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Direct train service between Newcastle and Brighton proposed
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Proposals to operate direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton have been announced.
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Ban playing music out loud on public transport, Lib Dems say
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Playing music out loud on buses and trains should be made illegal, with fines of up to £1,000, the Liberal Democrats have said.
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Rail tracks painted in preparation for hot weather
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Around 1,500 litres of white paint will be applied to railway tracks in preparation for hot weather. Hundreds of Network Rail workers will be deployed across Britain ahead of the summer weather. White paint helps reflect the sun’s rays and reduce overheating. Rails in direct sunshine can be as much as 20C hotter than the…
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Flying Scotsman to visit West Somerset Railway this summer
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The West Somerset Railway has announced a visit from No 60103 Flying Scotsman this summer.
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Easter train journeys to be disrupted by more than 300 engineering projects
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Passengers have been warned that a number of lines will close as Network Rail carry out engineering work across Britain this Easter.
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Step back to 1956 with our latest tramways book!
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We are delighted to announce the release of The Tramways of Glasgow 1956 by Henry Conn – the latest addition to our acclaimed series celebrating the wonderful views of David and John Clarke.
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Funding awarded for celebration of Chesterfield’s railway history
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Chesterfield will commemorate its role in the birth of the world’s railway system and connection to George Stephenson thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Stephenson Steam Railway to reopen with new minature railway this Easter
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Stephenson Steam Railway will reopen for the 2025 running season with a brand-new miniature railway.
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International train fares from London could be cut by 30%
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Ticket prices for train services through the Channel Tunnel could be reduced by up to 30% if demand grows, according to a report.
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New potential Eurostar rival emerges
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FS Italiane Group, the parent company of Trenitalia, has said it plans to launch services through the Channel Tunnel by 2029.
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