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Cape Government Railways locomotive no.390 is on display at the National Railway Museum
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Cape Government Railways locomotive no.390 arrived at the National Railway Museum, following a journey by road from where it was previously displayed in Locomotion in Shildon.
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Passenger numbers reach 93% of pre-pandemic levels
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Figures published by the Department for Transport show that passenger numbers are now closing in on pre-pandemic levels.
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Bernard Cribbins, star of The Railway Children and Doctor Who, dies aged 93
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Children’s TV star and entertainer Bernard Cribbins has died aged 93, his agent said.
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Train drivers to strike next month as industrial action causes travel chaos
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Train drivers at nine rail companies to stage a one-day strike next month in the worsening dispute, causing travel chaos across the country.
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The Changing Face of Britain’s Railways: 1938-1953
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Mortons Books has just the thing, and at just £10 it won’t break the bank. Save £14.95 when you buy The Changing Face of Britain’s Railways 1938-1953… but hurry, there are just 50 copies available at this knockdown price!
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Classic diesel traction on the GWSR
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The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is operating seven historic diesel locomotives over the weekend of July 29-31.
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Rail plans for North should be reconsidered to avoid missed opportunity, say MPs
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A controversial Government plan for rail schemes in the North and Midlands should be “reconsidered” to avoid a “missed opportunity”, MPs have warned.
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RAIL STRIKE: 27 July, Follow for live updates
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Follow our live blog as thousands of rail workers strike over jobs, pay and conditions. 14:00pm Network Rail workers taking part in strikes have lost around £1,500 each in pay and bonuses, according to the company. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are striking for the fourth time today in a dispute…
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Vacancy: Training and Events Supervisor at FWHR
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The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway is starting delivery of a major national lottery funded project that will provide interpretation across the railway; develop skills; conserve historic buildings at Boston Lodge.
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Steam services set to resume at the Severn Valley Railway
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The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced it will restart steam-hauled services on July 27 after two weeks of using heritage diesels on its public services.