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Book Review: Decline and Return to Main Line Steam: Special Trains in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s by Laurie Golden

This book is a portfolio of steam-hauled rail tours from the time when a ban was imposed on the use of steam on Britain’s main lines through to the …

Roger Smith 23 December, 2024

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Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre. //Credit: BCIMO

New working group to investigate hydrogen Trams-as-a-Service

The BCIMO has set up a new working group at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) to evaluate the role of clean hydrogen.

Roger Smith 23 December, 2024

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North Yorkshire Police and British Transport Police with LNER colleagues at York Station. // Credit: LNER

London North Eastern Railway recognised for its work identifying vulnerable people

British Transport Police has awarded ‘Safeguarding on Rail Scheme’ accreditation to London North Eastern Railway for its work identifying vulnerab…

Roger Smith 23 December, 2024

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Damage to the driving cab sustained in the collision (images courtesy of ScotRail).

Report released after ScotRail train hits tree at 84 mph

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report after a ScotRail train collided with a fallen tree near Broughty Ferry. On the 27th December…

Michael Holden 23 December, 2024

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Steam train on the High Woodhill Mill Viaduct, East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway awarded £1.3m grant to carry out urgent repair work

The East Lancashire Railway has been awarded more than £1.3m in grants to carry out repair work to the Higher Woodhill Viaduct. The last repairs…

Michael Holden 23 December, 2024

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53808 at Eardington on the Severn Valley Railway

West Somerset Railway and Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust reach final agreement

Overhaul of 53808 will start in March 2025

Mark Wilson 23 December, 2024

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Thomas at Dunster on the Train Sim World's West Somerset Railway - Dovetail Games

Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to Train Sim World 5!

Thomas & Friends are coming to Train Sim World 5

Mark Wilson 23 December, 2024

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left to right: ScotRail Chief Operating Officer Joanne Maguire, Age Scotland CEO Katherine Crawford and Network Rail Environment Manager

ScotRail staff brighten Christmas for Scotland’s elderly

This Christmas, ScotRail staff will be bringing joy and support to older people in Scotland through donations made to Age Scotland's ‘Big Gift Appea…

Roger Smith 22 December, 2024

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Škoda battery-powered train marks milestone for Czech railways

The Czech Republic is now operating its first battery-powered train services after a Škoda-built unit was officially presented at Ostrava-střed stat…

Roger Smith 22 December, 2024

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Earl of Mount Edgecumbe readying for this seasons tours

Vintage Trains appoints new Managing Director

Vintage Trains has appointed Nick Ralls as its new Manging Director.

Janine Booth 22 December, 2024

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Book Review: Decline and Return to Main Line Steam: Special Trains in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s by Laurie Golden

New working group to investigate hydrogen Trams-as-a-Service

London North Eastern Railway recognised for its work identifying vulnerable people

Report released after ScotRail train hits tree at 84 mph

East Lancashire Railway awarded £1.3m grant to carry out urgent repair work

West Somerset Railway and Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust reach final agreement

Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to Train Sim World 5!

ScotRail staff brighten Christmas for Scotland’s elderly

Škoda battery-powered train marks milestone for Czech railways

Vintage Trains appoints new Managing Director

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