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  • A Good Read: Yorkshire Railway Disasters

    A Good Read: Yorkshire Railway Disasters

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    This is an intriguing book and it details all serious rail accidents and collisions across Yorkshire from 1840 to the most recent, a freight train collision in 2022, reports Pip Dunn. Each incident is given a brief review of what happened, what caused it and what action was taken in regards ascertaining the most likely…

  • The Modern British Tramcar Journey – From Revival to Revolution

    The Modern British Tramcar Journey – From Revival to Revolution

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    Explore the Remarkable Story of the Modern British Tramcar The award-winning National Tramway Museum at Crich is delighted to welcome renowned transport historian and commentator David Leeder as guest speaker for this year’s Annual Geoffrey Claydon Memorial Lecture on Friday 11th September. The Modern British Tramcar Journey – From Revival to Revolution’ will explore the…

  • October 2026

    October 2026

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    Grab the brand-new October issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.

  • September 2026

    September 2026

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    The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new September issue is out now!

  • The East Lancashire Railway gets the local community involved with a Christmas Card competition.

    The East Lancashire Railway gets the local community involved with a Christmas Card competition.

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    The spirit of Christmas is coming early, and the ELR want to encourage families to get more involved in the famous Santa Special event this year by combining two things that little ones absolutely love: Christmas and getting creative! All they need to do is design a Christmas Card related to the railway. Every entry…

  • Japan by Rail: New 2027 Hokkaido Adventure from Ffestiniog Travel

    Japan by Rail: New 2027 Hokkaido Adventure from Ffestiniog Travel

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    Japan – North to Hokkaido New for 2027, Ffestiniog Travel’s redesigned Japan – North to Hokkaido itinerary ventures beyond the familiar to explore a quieter, less-visited side of this fascinating country. Travel by world-famous Shinkansen Bullet Train, scenic express and local services, and heritage steam railways including the celebrated Banetsu Monogatari and Mooka Railway. The…

  • Planned strike by railway cleaners and catering workers suspended

    Planned strike by railway cleaners and catering workers suspended

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    A planned strike on Friday by railway cleaners and catering workers has been suspended after a new pay offer was made.

  • Special ‘Sunflower Train’ marks reopening of Severn Beach line after engineering work

    Special ‘Sunflower Train’ marks reopening of Severn Beach line after engineering work

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    A special ‘Sunflower Train’ celebrated connection, creativity, and community along the Severn Beach line in Bristol on Friday morning.

  • Thameslink to upgrade ‘ironing board’ seats for a more comfy commute

    Thameslink to upgrade ‘ironing board’ seats for a more comfy commute

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    Thameslink will upgrade seats likened to “ironing boards” to comfier alternatives across all of its trains, the Department of Transport (DfT) has said.

  • Peak Rail prepares for action-packed Mixed Traffic Gala

    Peak Rail prepares for action-packed Mixed Traffic Gala

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    Peak Rail will stage its Mixed Traffic Gala over the weekend of September 19-20, bringing together steam and diesel traction for two days of intensive heritage railway action. The Derbyshire heritage line says the event will feature locomotives from its home fleet alongside a special visiting engine, with passenger and freight trains running throughout the…


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