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Steam to Mountsorrel
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Join the Great Central Railway for an unforgettable journey at its Steam to Mountsorrel event between May 29 and June 2. Experience the magic of steam travel, riding behind the iconic Hunslet Austerity No. 18 and Class 10 D4067, both making a rare appearance for enthusiasts. A spokesperson said: “Don’t miss this unique opportunity. It’s…
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DfT proposes lowering minimum age to drive trains
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The Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing that the minimum age for driving a train on Britain’s railways is reduced to 18 in order to ease staffing shortage.
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Railway lines reopen following gas leak
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Railway lines in and out of Inverness Station have reopened following a closure due to a gas leak from a freight train. Gas distribution firm SGN said on social media its staff had stopped the leak at about 2.30pm. Buildings in Inverness were evacuated and railway lines closed earlier today after a gas leak from…
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Investigation launched after locomotive derails during Swanage Railway gala
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An investigation has been launched following the partial derailing of a restored diesel locomotive from a heritage railway line during a festival in Dorset. Swanage Railway suspended its evening diesel gala and beer festival train services on Saturday after a diesel locomotive partially derailed at Corfe Castle station. Ex-British Rail Class 50 locomotive Indomitable partially…
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What’s inside the June issue of Rail Express?
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Richard Clinnick shares what to expect in the June issue of Rail Express when it hits shelves next Friday.
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Lewin takes important HRA role
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The longest serving general manager in heritage rail has been appointed vice-chair of the Heritage Railway Association. Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways General Manager Paul Lewin took on the role during mid-April, replacing Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society President (and former North Yorkshire Moors Railway Chief Executive) Chris Price. Paul has been running the FfWHR, the…
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Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railway
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The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the wonderful world of model railways this weekend.
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Model Railway Show returns to Wensleydale
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Wensleydale Railway is once again hosting its three-day Model Railway Show over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
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Tribute to WW2 railway hero
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A memorial and dedication service honoured the life of LNER Railway Police Constable Robert Smith, who lost his life during an air raid in 1942.
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Locomotion moves 46 historic vehicles into £8m New Hall
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Locomotion has completed the movement of 46 vehicles into its new £8 million New Hall building at its site in Shildon.
