Keighley and Worth Valley Railway based Standard '2MT' No. 78022 during the bio-coal trials.

First ever bio-coal trial on full size steam locomotive takes place at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

The first ever bio-coal trial to be undertaken on a standard gauge steam locomotive has been completed on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

Michael Holden 21st February 2022

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Siemens Mobility technology to help restore railway line in Northumberland

Siemens Mobility's Chippenham factory will manufacture the new technology which will play a central role in the soon to be reopened Northumberland Lin…

Chloe White 21st February 2022

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“The Royal Charter” set to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

"The Royal Charter" luxury rail tour is to travel from Crewe to Royal Windsor on Friday, 3rd June, to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Roger Smith 21st February 2022

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Colas Rail UK and Network Rail work to renovate and reopen the disused Walsall Engineering Sidings

The joint volunteer day was held by Colas Rail UK and Network Rail to renovate and reopen the disused Walsall Engineering Sidings

Chloe White 21st February 2022

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The new Flexity M34 model can accommodate 319 passengers, which is 50 percent more than the previous M33 model.

Alstom to supply 40 new trams to Gothenburg, Sweden

Alstom has received a €100m order to supply 40 new Flexity M34 trams to Västtrafik of Sweden for use in Gothenburg.

Roger Smith 21st February 2022

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Adopter Sandy Burn at Westerfield station

Eco friendly water saving solution boosts wildlife garden at Westerfield rail station

Westerfield rail station’s wildlife garden has received a boost with the installation of an eco-friendly water supply to help keep plants in perfect…

Emma Holden 21st February 2022

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Salisbury Train Crash: Interim report released into crash between trains

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its interim report into the Salisbury crash, which took place on the 31st October 2021.

Michael Holden 21st February 2022

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South Western Railway urges passengers not to travel today

South Western Railway is expecting a number of incidents today because of Storm Franklin and is urging passengers not to travel.

Roger Smith 21st February 2022

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