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Severn Valley Railway’s Harrier Hydroshunter project passes significant milestone
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The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating the successful completion of the latest stage of its Harrier Hydroshunter project, with the removal of the original diesel engine from a Class 08 ‘donor’ shunter.
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Railway Benefit Fund pledges support for rail workers in changing industry
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The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) is sending out a clear message of support for rail workers as the industry undergoes changes.
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APT’s 37 year record remains in tact – but only just
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A bid to beat the fastest London to Glasgow time for a train, set 37 years ago by British Rail’s APT-P has missed out by just 21 seconds.
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Avanti West Coast and Network Rail join forces for London to Glasgow record attempt
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Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, are teaming up today (June 17) to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow.
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Rail firms blast plan to cut taxes on domestic flights
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Plans to cut taxes on domestic flights would see thousands of passengers switch from rail to air and undermine the UK’s carbon reduction commitments, rail operators have claimed.
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You can help choose name for HS2 tunnel boring machine
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HS2 has launched a public vote to name a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) which will create a one-mile twin bore tunnel in Warwickshire.
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Rail disruption after multiple track circuit failures
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Passengers on some of the busiest rail routes in the country suffered travel disruption on Friday because of multiple track circuit failures.
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Rail pass for ‘staycationers’ designed to boost tourism to Scotland
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A new rail pass for domestic holidaymakers will be launched later this year to boost the recovery of domestic tourism, the Government has announced.
