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Family half-term steam adventures at Severn Valley Railway
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The Severn Valley Railway has unveiled its plans to open for February half-term for the first time in a number of years.
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Rail passengers paying more at ticket machines, study discovers
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Railway station ticket machines charge passengers more than twice as much as a major online retailer for some journeys, according to new analysis.
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Avanti West Coast apologies for describing taxpayer funding as ‘free money’
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Avanti West Coast described taxpayer funding as “free money” during an internal meeting with managers, it has been reported.
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Great Central Railway announces voluntary redundancy measures
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The Great Central Railway has announced a voluntary redundancy scheme as part of a programme to reduce costs.
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East Coast train fares simplified in bid to boost passenger numbers
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Fares on the East Coast Main Line have been simplified and are being based on demand on a trial basis.
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Tornado to visit Nene Valley
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A1 Class No. 60163 Tornado will visit the Nene Valley Railway from March 28 to April 2 in celebration of its return to steam.
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Train drivers to stage fresh strikes and overtime ban
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Train drivers will stage a series of fresh strikes and an overtime ban in their long running dispute over pay and conditions.
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Fears for the future of model railways as Warley National Model Railway Exhibition closes ‘for the forseeable future’
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The cancellation of the long-running event, alongside the closure of a major modelling retailer, has been blamed on a lack of young people taking up the hobby.
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Guest locomotive announced for GCR’s Winter Steam Gala
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BR Standard 4 75069 is on its way to the Great Central Railway.
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Replacement guest locomotive announced for GCR’s Winter Steam Gala after mechanical fault
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The new guest will star at the GCR Winter Steam Gala this month in the place of the previously announced ‘Omaha’ 2253.
