Alex Bestwick
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From the archive: New Rolling-Stock for LMSR Main Line Services
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Reprinted from the April 1925 issue of The Railway Magazine – the fastest post-war service between London and Bradford.
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From the archive: The Seaham and Hartlepool Railway
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This new branch of the North-Eastern Railway, which is now complete, runs across the east coast of Durham from Seaham Harbour to Hart Junction, situated four miles north of Hartlepool. Its course is 20ft, and the distance is half a mile from the cliffs, and from it the sea is visible practically all of the…
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Threat of Energy Bill coal ban lifted
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The Heritage Railway Association has welcomed a decision to remove an amendment to the Energy Bill which would have seen an outright ban on domestic coal mining.
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HS2 boss resigns amid major delays and cost pressures
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HS2 Ltd’s chief executive has announced his resignation amid major delays and cost pressures for the high-speed railway project.
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What’s inside the August issue of Rail Express?
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Richard Clinnick shares what’s coming up in the exciting August issue of Rail Express.
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Protests to be held over ticket office closures
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Dozens of protests will take place across the country over ticket office closures.
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Rail staff perform ABBA hit for Waterloo Station’s 175th anniversary
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A choir of rail workers sang the ABBA hit of the same name at Waterloo Station to celebrate its 175th anniversary.
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From the archive: The death of Sir Nigel Gresley
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Originally published in June 1941, the year of his death, this archive article reflects on the life and career of Sir Nigel Gresley.
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Boost train competition to ‘revitalise’ railways, report urges
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More competition on rail routes should be encouraged to “revitalise” Britain’s railways, an industry body has said.
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Summer reads for you
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A selection of railway reads to keep you entertained all summer long!
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