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The Big Steam Adventure returns for second series on Channel 5
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The Big Steam Adventure returns for a second series, joining John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton as they travel the UK using only vehicles powered by steam.
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Labour pledges to renationalise railways if elected
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The Labour Party will renationalise the railways if elected, says the shadow transport secretary.
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Leighton Buzzard Railway announces a diesel gala with a hint of steam!
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Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway’s upcoming Diesel Gala next month will also feature a hint of steam.
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Peer calls for toilets on new Elizabeth line trains after passengers held up ‘for 10 hours’
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A Labour peer has called for toilets on Elizabeth line trains after an incident in December when passengers were held for hours without access to one.
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Plans for new open access train services being considered on seven routes
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Millions of people across Britain will have access to new open access train services under new rail industry plans.
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Betton Grange running at last!
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New-build GWR 4-6-0 No. 6880 Betton Grange ran for the first time when it was steamed in the yard at Tyseley locomotive Works on Thursday, April 11 – opening a new chapter in Great Western Railway history.
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What’s inside the May issue of Rail Express?
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Richard Clinnick shares what’s coming up in the May issue of Rail Express when it hits shelves next week.
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Glenfinnan Viaduct to undergo £3.4 million repair work
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Network Rail has announced it will spend £3.4 million on repairs to the Glenfinnan Viaduct.
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No train services to run in parts of country on Friday as drivers strike
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Parts of the country will have no train services on Friday as drivers at five train operators strike.
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Network Rail announce £2.8b investment to protect railway from climate change and extreme weather
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Network Rail has announced it intends to invest around £2.8 billion over the next five years on protecting the railway from climate change and extreme weather.
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