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Avanti West Coast and Network Rail join forces for London to Glasgow record attempt
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Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, are teaming up today (June 17) to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow.
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117-year-old Horden locomotive launched at Tanfield Railway
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The railway has described the achievement as a triumph, especially in a year overshadowed by problems ranging from historical accident damage to the theft of £20,000 of components during the first COVID-19 lockdown.
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Strikes over guards’ contracts to affect East Midlands Railway services
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A series of fresh rail strikes will be held in a dispute over guards’ contracts on East Midlands Railway.
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You can help choose name for HS2 tunnel boring machine
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HS2 has launched a public vote to name a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) which will create a one-mile twin bore tunnel in Warwickshire.
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Rail disruption after multiple track circuit failures
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Passengers on some of the busiest rail routes in the country suffered travel disruption on Friday because of multiple track circuit failures.
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Rail pass for ‘staycationers’ designed to boost tourism to Scotland
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A new rail pass for domestic holidaymakers will be launched later this year to boost the recovery of domestic tourism, the Government has announced.
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Churnet Valley Railway season opener delayed until July
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Churnet Valley Railway (CVR) has announced it will reopen steam and diesel trips in July following delays in getting materials delivered for maintenance.
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West Somerset Railway launch emergency SOS funding appeal
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The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has launched an emergency funding appeal, after the railway had two formal appeals turned down following the rejection of its second round bid for the Culture Recovery Fund.
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Waterloo & City line reopens weeks ahead of schedule
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The Waterloo & City line on the London Underground has reopened this week for the first time in over a year.
