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  • Pacer: the bastard son of the APT

    Pacer: the bastard son of the APT

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    In the early 1960’s Britain’s railway network was a third larger than it is today and seemingly stuck in the past.

  • Appeal after rise in fly-tipping across Scotland’s Railway

    Appeal after rise in fly-tipping across Scotland’s Railway

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    Network Rail is urging illegal dumpers to clean up their act after an increase in fly-tipping on Scotland’s Railway.

  • UK railway news roundup

    UK railway news roundup

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    This week sees a big step forward for HS2 as planning permission for what will be the UK’s largest ever newly built railway station gets the go-ahead. Plus fly-tipping is becoming a growing problem in Scotland.

  • From the archive: Bredgar’s little gem

    From the archive: Bredgar’s little gem

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    Gareth Evans visits the Bredgar & Wormshill Railway to discover the latest developments at the 2ft-gauge line in Kent, run by a group of friends, and open once a month to the public.  IT STARTED with a standard gauge engine that brothers Bill and David Best almost bought – yet it resulted in a charming…

  • HS2: ‘Largest new railway station ever’ plans approved

    HS2: ‘Largest new railway station ever’ plans approved

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    HS2’s west-London super hub, Old Oak Common, has had its planning application approved by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation yesterday.

  • Nene Valley Railway to re-open Overton refreshment kiosk

    Nene Valley Railway to re-open Overton refreshment kiosk

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    The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) has announced it is to re-open its refreshment kiosk at Overton station this coming weekend – Saturday and Sunday May 23/24. The intermediate station, which is located between Peterborough and Wansford, serves the popular Ferry Meadows country park. Trains services on the line remain suspended. Run by Nene Park Trust,…

  • What’s inside the May issue of The Railway Magazine?

    What’s inside the May issue 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.

  • Severn Valley Railway launches ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ as it opens online shop

    Severn Valley Railway launches ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ as it opens online shop

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    The Severn Valley Railway has reopened its virtual doors with the launch of its online shop, featuring a range of gifts for railway enthusiasts of all ages. The heritage line has launched ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ packages which each come with a selection of exclusive merchandise alongside a certificate and glossy photograph of the chosen locomotive. With four…

  • Inside the June issue of Rail Express

    Inside the June issue of Rail Express

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    We’re paying tribute to the UK’s railways which are supporting the nation, from key passenger and freight flows kept moving and naming honouring the brilliant Captain Tom!

  • What’s inside Issue 267 of Heritage Railway?

    What’s inside Issue 267 of Heritage Railway?

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    We’re celebrating 50 years of the Severn Valley Railway in a special new edition of Heritage Railway magazine!

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