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Swanage Railway put on more Steam and Lights trains due to demand
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Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers are to operate two extra ‘Steam and Lights’ trains on December 31, 2020 – due to unprecedented demand for the service.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway will NOT close this winter season
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has confirmed that in a festive first, the attraction will break from its usual winter tradition of shutting down to visitors, and will instead remain operational from December until March 2021.
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Rail fares in England to rise above inflation for first time since 2013
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Rail passengers will be hit by an above inflation fares rise for the first time in eight years, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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Celebrate the New Year on Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
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The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is inviting visitors to enjoy a steam-hauled journey through the winter Cotswolds wonderland between December 27 and January 3, 2021.
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Prioritise regional links over HS2, say Government advisers
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Regional rail links should be prioritised over HS2, according to Government advisers.
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Hitachi Rail to launch UK first long distance battery trains
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Long-distance trains will run on battery power in a UK first, manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced.
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Britain’s steam railways want planners to approve new coal mine
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The Heritage Railway Association is calling for support for Dewley Hill surface mine application.
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Thousands of trees planted in £1 million pledge takes root across UK
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Network Rail has joined forces with national conservation charity The Tree Council to plant more than 80,000 trees and hedgerows across the country this winter, as part of a four-year, £1 million tree planting pledge.
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HS2 offers work experience to deferred university students
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HS2 Ltd is helping to support students who have deferred their university place due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UK railway news round-up
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This week, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured Britain on the royal train, plus HS2 security guards are accused of “excessive force” with protesters.
