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New documentary showcases the build of brand new EMR fleet
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East Midlands Railway has released a documentary which showcases its new Aurora Intercity Fleet.
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Why UK train stations need to be made safer
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Train stations cause over 200 severe slips, trips and falls that lead to injuries to members of the public annually. It’s a major problem that will only increase as people return to rail travel and train stations get busier once again.
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Six towns and cities shortlisted to be home of Great British Railways
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The Department for Transport (DfT) announced that Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and York are all in the running.
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More rail workers vote to strike over pay, jobs and conditions
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More railway workers have voted to strike in the bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions, increasing the threat of travel disruption this summer.
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Unique stamp celebrates 125 years of our sister title, The Railway Magazine
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The Railway Magazine has this year reached the incredible milestone of 125 years of continuous publication.
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Hornby withdraw two ‘Trains on Film’ due to licensing rights
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For several months there has been some speculation concerning the introduction of two Hornby train packs under the sub brand title of ‘Trains on Film’ which both featured, in one form or another the L&MR No.57 ‘Lion’ and associated rolling stock. The films concerned were ‘The Lady with a Lamp’ and ‘The Titfield Thunderbolt’. Hornby…
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Step towards No. 563 returning to steam
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A unique Victorian steam locomotive has been re-wheeled in “a hugely significant milestone” towards restoring the historic engine to full working order and returning it to steam for the first time since 1948.
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Only 174 days to go…
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The sun may be shining and summer holidays on many people’s minds, but it’s never too early to line up some festive family fun, says the SVR.
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Vacancy: Construction Project Manager at Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway
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The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway (FFWHR) is looking for a part-time Construction Project Manager with experience of construction.
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Recruitment firms attack plans to allow agency workers to replace strikers
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Recruitment firms have stepped up their opposition to controversial Government plans to allow agency staff to replace striking workers, warning they would “inflame” industrial disputes. Leaders of a number of the biggest recruitment companies in the country wrote to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng expressing concern at the proposals, which were announced in response to the…
