Alex Bestwick
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January 2024
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Grab the brand-new January issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.
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Man who won £1m on lottery phone game may buy steam train with winnings
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A man who won £1 million on the National Lottery says he is hoping to buy a steam train with his life-changing winnings.
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Fans mourn death of railway station cat and internet sensation Felix
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TransPennine Express has announced the death of an internet famous railway station cat, sparking an outpouring of grief from her social media followers.
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What’s inside the January edition of Rail Express?
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With another bumper issue lined up, Rail Express editor Richard Clinnick talks us through what’s coming up in the new issue.
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RMT members accept deal to end strike action
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Members of the RMT union have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal to end their long-running dispute over pay and conditions.
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Spate of track faults causes disruption for rail commuters
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Rail commuters suffered disruption on Thursday morning as a series of infrastructure failures affected several major routes.
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Jacobite service could be halted amid health & safety row
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The popular ‘Hogwarts Express’ service could be at the end of the line as it awaits a ruling after challenging a safety rule.
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How the Caledonian Railway Diesel Group is protecting its impressive diesel fleet
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The Caledonian Railway Diesel Group goes about its business with little fuss, but is responsible for an impressive collection of diesel locomotives, with the railway investing heavily in facilities to support ongoing restoration and maintenance. Andy Coward headed north to find out more.
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Lost toy monkey reunited with toddler after 600-mile rail adventure
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A lost monkey toy has been returned to its three-year-old owner after a 600-mile railway adventure.
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Belfast Grand Central Station to transform often forgotten area of city
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The opening of the new Grand Central Station will transform an often forgotten corner of Belfast city centre next year.
