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A Lancashire half-century
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Mark Smithers reports on the West Lancashire Light Railway, a family-friendly operation which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary after starting from humble beginnings in 1967. IN 1878, the standard-gauge West Lancashire Railway was opened from Southport to Hesketh Bank, with a through connection to Preston following in 1882. This line remained in use until…
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Centuries old viaduct designed by George Stephenson to be restored
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An 180-year-old viaduct designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson is undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration.
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UK railway news roundup
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This week we learn more about HS2’s new Curzon Street station. Plus North Yorkshire Moors Railway reveals their second phase of reopening.
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Life after COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics
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Life after COVID-19 investigates past epidemics and their aftermath, seeking to draw parallels with the world of today and examine how the world could look when this pandemic has finally receded.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway reveal second phase reopening plans
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After a hugely successful opening weekend, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway has released plans for the second phase of reopening to the public.
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PREVIEW: August edition of The Railway Magazine
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Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.
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New HS2 station set to reduce carbon emissions by 55%
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The new HS2 Curzon Street station is set to reduce carbon emissions by an unprecedented 55%.
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South Western Railway’s retiring Island Line fleet looking for new homes
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South Western Railway (SWR) is looking for new homes for its retiring Island Line fleet.
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Network Rail launch cycling initiative with Cycling UK
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Network Rail and Cycling UK have launched a partnership as figures reveal that a fifth of Brits say they would consider cycling to work.
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London Transport Museum depot to open to the public for first time
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The London Transport Museum Depot in Acton Town, West London will be opening its doors for a ten-day summer event this month.
