The Railway Magazine
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The World of Railwayana
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The term ‘railwayana’ can cover all manner of rail-related memorabilia, from Victorian carriage prints, right up to nameplates recently removed from recently withdrawn HST power cars. Collecting such material has become a way for many thousands of enthusiasts to own their own piece of the railways and, contrary to what some may think, doesn’t have…
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Stonehaven rail crash: Report findings ‘must be a watershed for safety’
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The findings of the investigation into the Stonehaven train crash are “damning” and must be “a watershed moment for rail safety”, according to train drivers’ union Aslef.
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RAIB release report into fatal 2020 derailment
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into the fatal derailment of a passenger train at Carmont, Aberdeenshire on August 12, 2020.
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Eurostar offers free travel to Ukrainians travelling to the UK
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Eurostar is offering free travel to Ukrainians travelling to the UK following Russia’s invasion.
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5 years ago: Nuclear Missile Trains For Russia
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RUSSIAN state media reported in November the military had successfully test-fired its new Barguzin RS-24 Yars intercontinental missile system, which will be housed on launcher trains.
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PREVIEW: MARCH ISSUE OF THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE
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Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.
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Rare chance to go behind the scenes at the Severn Valley Railway
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The Severn Valley Railway is set to throw open its workshop doors to passengers as the 2022 season begins. The railway’s season opener Open House Weekend on 2nd and 3rd April will give visitors an opportunity to delve behind the scenes into areas that are rarely accessible to the public. A variety of unique experiences will put…
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Storm Dudley: Trains cancelled over 80mph wind warning
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The Deputy First Minister has warned Scots the coming days will be “very challenging” as a result of two storms.
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RIA responds to ScotRail public ownership announcement
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The RIA has responded to the confirmation that ScotRail services will transfer into public ownership from April.
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From the archive (1982): Westbury Signalbox “topped out”
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A NEW signalbox at Westbury, Wiltshire, which will control 144 miles of track and replace 12 lever-frame boxes was topped-out on December 9 by William Kent, Deputy General Manager of British Railways, Western Region. The ceremony, when Mr. Kent poured the last shovelful of concrete, was organised by contractors, A. Roberts (Civil Engineering) Limited, of…
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