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  • Hornby ‘Flirts’ with new trains and technology

    Hornby ‘Flirts’ with new trains and technology

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    Despite a difficult 2021with new models delayedby a variety of challenges relating to the global economy, Hornby looks ahead with new innovations andup-to-date models.

  • PREVIEW: JUNE ISSUE OF RAIL EXPRESS MAGAZINE

    PREVIEW: JUNE ISSUE OF RAIL EXPRESS MAGAZINE

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    Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the June issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.

  • Creation of Great British Railways in Queen’s Speech

    Creation of Great British Railways in Queen’s Speech

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    The creation of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways has been included in the Queen’s Speech.

  • Preview: May issue of Rail Express magazine

    Preview: May issue of Rail Express magazine

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    Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the May issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.

  • Integrated Rail Plan promises more money and faster results

    Integrated Rail Plan promises more money and faster results

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    While HS2’s eastern leg is scrapped (for now), full MML electrification and a faster ECML are planned instead.

  • Prosecutions launched over Croydon tram crash in 2016

    Prosecutions launched over Croydon tram crash in 2016

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    The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it is prosecuting Transport for London (TfL), FirstGroup-owned Tram Operations Limited (TOL) and driver Alfred Dorris.

  • Unboxing ‘Flash’ the Local Express Train from Hornby

    Unboxing ‘Flash’ the Local Express Train from Hornby

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    Today we’re unboxing a recent model train from Hornby called ‘Flash’ the local express train. It’s a remote-controlled battery train set targeted at the younger train enthusiast. It’s a great starting point for someone new to model trains as it includes a complete playset of a model train, track, station, and tunnel. We unbox the…

  • Preview: April Issue of Rail Express Magazine

    Preview: April Issue of Rail Express Magazine

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    The April issue of Rail Express magazine is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts.

  • In the Cab: Southern

    In the Cab: Southern

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    In the first of a new series of features, Rail Express editor Mark Simmons sits down with Southern driver Andy Johnson to discover first-hand what it is like operating modern DC multiple units.

  • Rail supply community sets out five ‘tests’ for Great British Railways

    Rail supply community sets out five ‘tests’ for Great British Railways

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    The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has set out five ‘tests’ to ensure the establishment of Great British Railways, the new railway structure, will be a success.

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