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UK railway news roundup
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The rail industry across the UK fell silent to remember the three men who died in the Stonehaven derailment last week. Plus, there’s confusion over potential rail fare rises.
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Images reveal scale of flood damage on Edinburgh to Glasgow line
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It could take months to reinstate the Edinburgh to Glasgow line as the scale of flood damage is revealed.
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July RPI rises by 1.6%, no decision on rail fares yet
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The July Retail Price Index (RPI) – used for many years to decide the New Year changes to rail fares – has risen by 1.6%.
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Railways fall silent to remember those lost in Stonehaven derailment
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The rail industry paused to remember those who lost their lives, and all others who were affected by the derailment at Stonehaven last week.
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Helston Railway appeal to get new DMU ready for service
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The Helston Railway is appealing for funds to ensure that its newly-acquired Class 127 DMU set will be ready for service in 2021.
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Swanage Railway emergency appeal edges closer to target
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An emergency £360,000 appeal to help Swanage Railway survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has reached £261,809 as the railway celebrates a significant milestone.
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Historic Welsh locomotive to steam again at Gwili Railway
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The National Railway Museum and the Gwili Vintage Carriage Group have signed a three-year overhaul agreement to bring the last surviving Welsh standard gauge locomotive back into steam.
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Great Northern marks 170 years of its first train into London
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From locomotive steam trains to electric class 387s, 700s and 717s – lots has changed since 1850 but the Great Northern route remains the same.
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Stonehaven train derailment: What do we know?
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The driver of the train and a train conductor – named locally as Brett McCullough and Donald Dinnie – are among those confirmed to have died in the incident by the British Transport Police, while another passenger has also passed away.
