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Network Rail boss announces retirement
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Network Rail chief executive Sir Andrew Haines has announced his retirement before the creation of Great British Railways, which will take over its functions.
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Virgin says “no more major hurdles” to running trains through Channel Tunnel
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There are “no more major hurdles to overcome” before Virgin Group can begin operating passenger trains through the Channel Tunnel following a determination by the rail regulator, the company has said.
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Locomotion reveals programme for railway’s bicentenary year
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Locomotion railway museum in Shildon has announced its programme for the railway’s bicentenary year, including new exhibitions and a Flying Scotsman residency.
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Chiltern Railways to operate first East West Rail services
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Chiltern Railways will run trains on a new line linking Oxford and Milton Keynes in the first phase of the East West Rail project, the Department for Transport has announced.
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Hull Trains drivers to strike over ‘unfair’ sacking of colleague
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Drivers at Hull Trains are set to strike for eight weeks over the sacking of a colleague.
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Model Railway Show steams into Driffield this weekend
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Members of the Yorkshire Wolds Railway have been making the final preparations for their annual model railway show that steams in to Driffield on Saturday 22 March.
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Special reunification weekend to ‘showcase the potential’ of reunited Great Central Railway
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The two halves of the Great Central Railway – one in Leicestershire, the other in Nottinghamshire – are coming together for a special joint event on the 5th and 6th of April.
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‘Betton Grange’ to guest at SVR’s Spring Steam Gala
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The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that GWR 6880 ‘Betton Grange’ will star at its Spring Steam Gala on 18 to 21 April.
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Trainline sees record sales but shares plunge amid Great British Rail worries
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Trainline made a record amount from ticket sales last year, but saw its share price plummet on Thursday amid concerns over Government plans for a rival national ticketing app.
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Stephenson Steam Railway announces new diesel driving experience
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Visitors to Stephenson Steam Railway will be given then opportunity to take control of a classic British Rail Class 03 diesel locomotive as part of an exciting new driving experience.
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