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UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train staffed by all LGBTQ+ crew launches
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Avanti West Coast has launched the UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train entirely staffed by an LGBTQ+ crew for its first official service on August 25. After COVID-19 forced the cancellation of Pride events across the country, which Avanti West Coast had planned to support, the intercity rail operator has completely wrapped one of its…
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HS2 reveals design for Amersham vent shaft headhouse
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HS2 have released images of the design for the Amersham vent shaft to provide ventilation and emergency access to the line’s Chiltern tunnel.
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Remembering Richard Hardy
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Richard Hardy, who died on February 18 2018, aged 94, was one of the last remaining professional links with the ‘Big Four’ and a railwayman who commanded as much respect in the preservation era as he did during his illustrious career with the LNER and British Railways. Known affectionately in his autumn years as ‘the…
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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.
