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Railways on TV – Paddington: A Year on the Tracks documentary series starts tonight
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A special four-part Channel 5 documentary series starts tonight (Thursday, May 14) at 9pm and goes behind the scenes to show how Network Rail and train operators keep passengers moving at London Paddington station and across the west throughout the different seasons. The documentary, called Paddington: A Year on the Tracks, was filmed before the…
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More than 1,000 trespass incidents recorded in lockdown
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Trespassers disrupted passenger and freight services a staggering 1,024 times during the first month of lockdown, new figures show.
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Boris Johnson predicts “glorious future” for Llangollen Railway
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Prime minister Boris Johnson said in Parliament today that the Llangollen Railway (LR) has “a glorious future ahead.” It came on the same day the railway announced its Covid-19 appeal had received approximately £75,000 in share purchases and donations, helping to secure its future. Mr Johnson’s statement came after the LR’s local Westminster representative, Simon…
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Video: South Devon Railway from the footplate
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If like me, you’re in desperate need of a heritage railway ‘fix’ in the current Covid-19 lockdown, you may be interested in this newly released video clip of the South Devon Railway (SDR). The 30-minute clip takes you on a ride from Buckfastleigh to Totnes Riverside. Shot from on top of the locomotive’s cab roof…
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Promising start to Epping Ongar SOS appeal
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Essex’s Epping Ongar Railway says it has had a promising start to its £200,000 Covid-19 appeal. The appeal has raised nearly £14,000 in its first week, thanks to the support of well-wishers. Due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the railway has been closed since March 20 and has therefore been unable to generate…
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Railway worker dies after being spat at while on duty
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A railway worker has died of coronavirus after being spat at while working at Victoria station.
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Coronavirus: Cover faces on public transport to reduce virus spread
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People in England are now being advised to wear face coverings on public transport to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, the government has said.
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Investigation after thieves target world’s oldest railway
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Thieves have targeted Tanfield Railway and stolen £20,000 worth of copper piping and brass fittings.
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Severn Valley Railway issues trespassing warning
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Severn Valley Railway issues a second warning to the public to keep away from its line following reports that people are trespassing on railway property.
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UK railway news roundup
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This week we hear how vandals have damaged train coaches at Mid-Norfolk Railway, plus we take a look at one Network Rail team donating PPE to support NHS workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
