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‘Do not travel’ alert issued after freight train derails
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A “do not travel” alert has been issued following the derailment of a freight train on a major route between England and Scotland. Services are being cancelled and delayed due to the incident, which took place on the West Coast Main Line between Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District on Wednesday night, National Rail Enquiries said.…
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Betton Grange makes its passenger service debut this weekend
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Newly-built steam locomotive No. 6880 Betton Grange will be used for passenger services for the first time this weekend. Steam enthusiasts attending the Cotswold Festival of Steam will be among the first to experience the new locomotive. It will feature at the festival alongside No. 2999 Lady of Legend, and No. 9351. Gloucester Warwickshire Steam…
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East Lancashire Railway announces Summer Diesel Gala
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The East Lancashire Railway’s Summer Diesel Gala takes place next month with a great line up of visiting locomotives. The three-day event kicks off on the 27th of June. Joining members of the ELR home fleet, the following locomotives are visiting for the gala: Class 20, 20066 last operated a passenger service on the mainline…
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Flooding blocks trains between Scotland and north-west England
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Thousands of train passengers are suffering disruption as a major line between England and Scotland is closed due to flooding.
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Surprises in store as KESR reveals further plans for 50th anniversary gala
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With not long to go until its June 1/2 golden anniversary gala weekend, the Kent & East Sussex Railway has announced additional details which includes the presence of two main line locomotives on the Rother Valley Railway section. Joining the previously-announced BR Class 7 Pacific No. 70000 Britannia to operate shuttles from Robertsbridge to Northbridge…
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New train services between London and Greater Manchester planned
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New train services could be launched between London and Greater Manchester to encourage more people to switch to rail travel.
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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…
