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Warley National Model Railway Exhibition cancelled due to pandemic risk
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Warley Model Railway Club has announced that the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition 2021 at the NEC has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
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Silence for victims of Stonehaven rail disaster one year on
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A minute’s silence was held today for the victims of the Stonehaven rail crash one year on from the disaster.
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Rail enthusiasts get married on train from London Euston
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A couple of rail enthusiasts enjoyed a “dream come true” wedding as they tied the knot on an Avanti West Coast service.
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Sir Peter Hendy becomes Honorary Patron of the Railway Benefit Fund
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The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has announced that Sir Peter Hendy, Chairman of Network Rail, is to become an Honorary Patron of the charity.
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PREVIEW: Issue 283 of Heritage Railway magazine
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After 28 years the oldest ‘Black Five’ has relaunched, plus 38 heritage lines and museums join national publicity campaign. Read Issue 283 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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Great Central Railway (Nottingham) rebrands as Nottingham Heritage Railway
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A statement said: “The new GCR(N) board has decided to rebrand the railway as the Nottingham Heritage Railway, effective immediately.
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Paralympian chairs new panel to improve accessibility on rail network
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The first meeting of the Accessible Travel Advisory Group (ATAP) – set up to improve the accessibility of rail journeys on the Southeastern network – took place on August 5.
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Julie Walters to narrate brand new Severn Valley Railway experience
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The Severn Valley Railway has announced BAFTA-winning actor Dame Julie Walters will narrate its new Enchanted Express Christmas services, set to launch on August 9.
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Metrolink tram services reduced to manage COVID-related absences
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Metrolink has announced a temporary reduced timetable due to coronavirus-related staff absences from August 6.
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DB Cargo UK plans to lease Mossend EuroTerminal to Maritime Intermodal
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DB Cargo UK has announced plans to lease its Mossend EuroTerminal rail freight facility to Maritime Intermodal from October 1, 2021.
