The Railway Magazine
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The Shrewsbury ‘Syphons’
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Coleham depot is home to Network Rail’s small fleet of ERTMS-fitted Class 37s, now designated Class 97/3s. Graeme Pickering finds out how these survivors from the era of British Railways modernisation continue to perform impressively in a unique role.
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Flying Scotsman centenary celebrations launched at London King’s Cross on station’s 170th birthday
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Flying Scotsman – the world’s most famous steam locomotive – made its first appearance in a year-long national programme of events to mark its centenary today at London King’s Cross Station.
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Francis Bourgeois to host trainspotting series with some VIP guests in tow
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TikTok superstar Francis Bourgeois is hitting the tracks for a unique 5-part Channel 4 digital series, Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois, produced by Untold Studios.
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October issue on sale now!
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The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews – and our brand new October issue is out now!
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Rail services at Paddington station hit by severe disruption
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Rail passengers have been warned of severe disruption after train services at Paddington station were suspended. Great Western Railway (GWR) said all lines between the west London station and Slough, Berkshire, are blocked due to damage to overhead electric wires. The problem has also delayed trains travelling from Reading and Heathrow Airport. Services had initially…
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40,000 rail workers to walk out in fresh strike action
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Another rail strike has been announced for next month, continuing the wave of industrial action sweeping the country.
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Mourners to miss Queen’s funeral as rail lines to Paddington blocked
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Thousands of mourners will miss the Queen’s funeral due to rail disruption. All lines between Paddington in west London and Reading in Berkshire have been blocked since around 6.30am because of damage to overhead electric wires, Network Rail said. Services run by GWR, Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line are expected to be disrupted for…
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Train services to London halted by damaged electric wires
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Rail services connecting parts of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex with London are severely disrupted due to damaged overhead electric wires.
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Five things you didn’t know about Isambard Brunel
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Engineering great Isambard Kingdom Brunel has continued to inspire and influence generations of architects long after his death in 1859.
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September issue on sale now!
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The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews – and our brand new September issue is out now!
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