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First Heathrow Express Class 387 emerges
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TWO of 12 GWR Class 387 110mph EMUs to be branded in a new Heathrow Express livery were released from Ilford Works on May 22. Set Nos. 387130 and 387140 were hauled to Reading by ROG Class 57 No. 57305 Northern Princess. Currently, the sets have not been refitted internally, but this will happen over the next…
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Podcast: A taste of the Severn Valley on the footplate
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Gareth Evans recalls his half-day footplate experience course on the Severn Valley Railway.
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£25million support for for Scottish rail freight industry
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The Scottish Government has allocated £25million to support the country’s rail freight industry over the next five years.
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HS2 reveal plans to connect the line with Northern Powerhouse Rail
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Changes to the proposed HS2 route have been announced to connect the line with Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Swanage Railway prepares to undertake governance review
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Dorset’s Swanage Railway is following in the steps of the West Somerset Railway by undertaking a complete governance review.
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Great news for commuters after ‘Goblin’ Class 710s launch
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The Gospel Oak to Barking line got the first of its new trains in May 23 when two Class 710 four-car EMUs were launched into service late morning.
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First pictures of HS2 train designs revealed
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Images showing designs of HS2 trains have been released for the first time.
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‘Unrealistic’ Crossrail bosses to blame for delays
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Design changes and delays, requiring contractors to be on sites longer than expected, added around £2.5billion to costs between 2013 and 2018.
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The Cobh Rambler
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The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is delighted to announce the latest in the series of diesel railtours aimed at raising funds for the overhaul of our preserved diesel locomotives.
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Blatant trespass incidents mar ‘Great Britain XI’ finale
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Some of the worst trespass incidents seen since ‘A3’ No. 60103 Flying Scotsman returned to the main line in 2016 occurred on May 5 as the Pacific was returning from York to London Paddington on the final day of the Railway Touring Company’s ‘Great Britain XI’ nine-day tour. Trespass was most evident between Burton-on-Trent and Tamworth,…
