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HS2 reveal plans to connect the line with Northern Powerhouse Rail
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Changes to the proposed HS2 route have been announced to connect the line with Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Swanage Railway prepares to undertake governance review
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Dorset’s Swanage Railway is following in the steps of the West Somerset Railway by undertaking a complete governance review.
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Great news for commuters after ‘Goblin’ Class 710s launch
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The Gospel Oak to Barking line got the first of its new trains in May 23 when two Class 710 four-car EMUs were launched into service late morning.
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First pictures of HS2 train designs revealed
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Images showing designs of HS2 trains have been released for the first time.
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‘Unrealistic’ Crossrail bosses to blame for delays
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Design changes and delays, requiring contractors to be on sites longer than expected, added around £2.5billion to costs between 2013 and 2018.
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The Cobh Rambler
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The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is delighted to announce the latest in the series of diesel railtours aimed at raising funds for the overhaul of our preserved diesel locomotives.
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Blatant trespass incidents mar ‘Great Britain XI’ finale
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Some of the worst trespass incidents seen since ‘A3’ No. 60103 Flying Scotsman returned to the main line in 2016 occurred on May 5 as the Pacific was returning from York to London Paddington on the final day of the Railway Touring Company’s ‘Great Britain XI’ nine-day tour. Trespass was most evident between Burton-on-Trent and Tamworth,…
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Harness the power of steam this Father’s Day
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Sponsor a component and help to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive.
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Big new model railway show at the British Motor Museum
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It will feature up to 30 layouts and 25 trade stands supported by up to a dozen modelling demonstrations in a ‘Skills Zone’, along with society and club stands.
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First Class 70 over Coalville branch
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THE freight-only Coalville line in Leicestershire has seen the passage of its first Class 70. No. 70802 became the first of the class over the line on April 1 when it was used on a Westbury to Stud Farm working to collect ballast. Colas is understood to have just taken over this working for Network Rail…
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