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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.
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THEN & NOW: Years Apart… Bestwood Park Junction, Nottingham
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Our occasional series of then and now ‘views’ normally show where the railway has been closed, and in many cases the trackbed returned to nature. The pairing of images on this occasion shows the transformation of a rundown railway to a busy local rail and tram operation. Read more News and Features at https://www.therailwayhub.co.uk/ and…
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Hydrogen train trial for UK by 2020
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Following the recent announcement of the Government’s intention to remove diesel trains from the network by 2040, KEITH FENDER looks at how Alstom has developed a hydrogen-powered train that will lead to a trial in the UK within two years. In early November, Alstom and the government of the German state of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)…
