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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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£36k fundraiser launched to return W24 Calbourne to service
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The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has launched a fundraising appeal to fit new tyres on its flagship steam locomotive Calbourne.
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Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike in April
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Train drivers at 16 rail companies will stage a fresh wave of strikes in April as the long-running dispute over pay and conditions continues.
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New exhibition celebrates life of Nigel Gresley
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A new exhibition celebrating the life of Nigel Gresley will be held in Doncaster next month on the 100 year anniversary of Flying Scotsman’s naming.
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Plans for new train services between London and Wrexham proposed
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New train services between London, the Midlands, Shropshire and North Wales have been proposed.
