EXCLUSIVE: A Q&A with Varamis Rail’s Managing Director ahead of new green parcel rail service

Varamis Rail is aiming to begin operating a new rail service to deliver parcels around the UK - and we thought we would have a chat with the Managing …

Michael Holden 24th March 2020

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Heritage Railways to provide manpower for Network Rail during coronavirus outbreak

The Heritage Railways Association has announced that heritage railways are on standby to provide staff to Network Rail to fill in for shortages expect…

Michael Holden 24th March 2020

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Railway maintenance works apace to ensure key workers can attend work

Network Rail has announced that repairs and maintenance continues on the West Coast Mainline to ensure supplies and workers keep moving.

Michael Holden 24th March 2020

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Derailed railway wagon at Horrocksford Junction near Clitheroe

RAIB to investigate after cement wagon derails near Clitheroe

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has announced that it will be investigating an incident involving a runaway railway wagon near Clitheroe.

Victoria Thompson 24th March 2020

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Appeal launched by Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway as steam trains halted

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway has announced that it has launched an appeal for help from supporters as it faces a cash crisis.

Michael Holden 24th March 2020

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Birmingham railway station shop turned into NHS clinic to help coronavirus fight

Network Rail has announced that an empty shop at Birmingham New Street rail station has become an NHS outpatient clinic which will allow patients to h…

Michael Holden 24th March 2020

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