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  • Cedric Greenwood: 85 years and still on track

    Cedric Greenwood: 85 years and still on track

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    Meet Cedric Greenwood, the author of Echoes of Steam and Vintage Voltage and Merseyside: The Indian Summer series. In his own words, Cedric shares exclusive insights into his writing process and inspirations behind his books.

  • Your gallery: Swanage Diesel Gala, ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, South Devon Railway & more

    Your gallery: Swanage Diesel Gala, ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, South Devon Railway & more

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    Here is a collection of excellent railway photography submitted by the Heritage Railway community this week (11- 17 May).

  • New train services between London and Greater Manchester planned

    New train services between London and Greater Manchester planned

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    New train services could be launched between London and Greater Manchester to encourage more people to switch to rail travel.

  • Steam to Mountsorrel

    Steam to Mountsorrel

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    Join the Great Central Railway for an unforgettable journey at its Steam to Mountsorrel event between May 29 and June 2. Experience the magic of steam travel, riding behind the iconic Hunslet Austerity No. 18 and Class 10 D4067, both making a rare appearance for enthusiasts. A spokesperson said: “Don’t miss this unique opportunity. It’s…

  • DfT proposes lowering minimum age to drive trains

    DfT proposes lowering minimum age to drive trains

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    The Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing that the minimum age for driving a train on Britain’s railways is reduced to 18 in order to ease staffing shortage.

  • What’s inside the June issue of Rail Express?

    What’s inside the June issue of Rail Express?

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    Richard Clinnick shares what to expect in the June issue of Rail Express when it hits shelves next Friday.

  • Issue 319

    Issue 319

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    With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 319 of Heritage Railway magazine.

  • Lewin takes important HRA role 

    Lewin takes important HRA role 

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    The longest serving general manager in heritage rail has been appointed vice-chair of the Heritage Railway Association.   Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways General Manager Paul Lewin took on the role during mid-April, replacing Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society President (and former North Yorkshire Moors Railway Chief Executive) Chris Price.   Paul has been running the FfWHR, the…

  • Restoration project: Mk.1 slam-door EMU

    Restoration project: Mk.1 slam-door EMU

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    Richard Clinnick visits Strawberry Hill, where a small team are returning a Mk.1 slam-door unit to main line condition.

  • Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railway

    Tiny takeover at the Severn Valley Railway

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    The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the wonderful world of model railways this weekend.

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