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  • Another rail company facing drivers’ strike next month

    Another rail company facing drivers’ strike next month

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    Another rail company is to be affected by a train drivers’ strike, threatening huge disruption to services.

  • An Iconic Mark 1

    An Iconic Mark 1

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    Creating a business converting former BR Mark 1 coaches for residential and leisure purposes was always going to be a challenge, but Armin Obrecht has almost completed his first conversion. Andy Coward met the Iconic Railway Coaches founder to find out more.

  • Train cancellations hit worst level on record

    Train cancellations hit worst level on record

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    Train reliability in Britain reached the worst level on record after another month of disruption.

  • Paddington trains resume after rail chaos ruins mourners’ journeys

    Paddington trains resume after rail chaos ruins mourners’ journeys

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    Services at Paddington railway station resumed after a 27-hour suspension which caused thousands of mourners to miss the Queen’s funeral.

  • Fresh rail strikes confirmed for October

    Fresh rail strikes confirmed for October

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    A rail union has confirmed that train drivers at 12 companies will stage fresh strikes next month, continuing the industrial unrest that has hit several sectors this summer.

  • Rail chaos which ruined mourners’ journeys continues for second day

    Rail chaos which ruined mourners’ journeys continues for second day

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    Disruption to train services which caused thousands of mourners to miss the Queen’s funeral will continue until noon on Tuesday, passengers have been warned.

  • Five favourite heritage railways in the UK

    Five favourite heritage railways in the UK

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    With over 150 heritage railways in the UK, it can be hard to know which one to visit first. Here’s a round up of some of our favourites, from the big names to some underrated gems.

  • Three Tube stations to close before Queen’s funeral to avoid overcrowding

    Three Tube stations to close before Queen’s funeral to avoid overcrowding

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    Three central London Tube stations will be closed on the morning of the Queen’s funeral to prevent overcrowding.

  • Mid-Norfolk to run diesel weekend

    Mid-Norfolk to run diesel weekend

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    The Mid Norfolk Railway is to a run a busy Diesel weekend from September 23 to 25, featuring guest main line and heritage engines.

  • Conjuring up 1940s spirit

    Conjuring up 1940s spirit

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    The North Norfolk Railway’s Steam Back to The Forties weekend is set to return this weekend.

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