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Locomotive L92 at Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway raise £870,000 in Coronavirus Appeal and receives Certificate of Recognition

The South Devon Railway has sent RailAdvent the latest update on the Coronavirus appeal, as well as excellent news that they have received a Certifica…

Michael Holden 29th November 2020

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Fancott Miniature Railway cancels Santa trains for 2020

The Fancott Miniature Railway has told RailAdvent that they have cancelled their Santa Specials for 2020.

Michael Holden 28th November 2020

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Coronavirus: Churnet Valley Railway cancels Christmas steam trains

Following today's announced that Staffordshire Moorlands will be in the new Tier 3 restrictions on the 2nd December 2020, the Churnet Valley Railway h…

Michael Holden 26th November 2020

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West Somerset Railway passes £450,000 in Coronavirus appeal

The West Somerset Railway has announced that they have passed £450,000 in their Coronavirus Appeal.

Michael Holden 26th November 2020

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LNER provides lifeline for charities with latest annual funding

London North Eastern Railway has been supporting organisations and communities along the East Coast Main Line by announced the receivers of its annual…

Michael Holden 26th November 2020

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Students travelling home for Christmas have change of journey fees waived

The Department for Transport has announced that change of journey fees for students travelling home for Christmas will be waived.

Alan Holden 26th November 2020

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New rail timetable firraukway passengers in Birmingham and Coventry

Train levels reduced between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton due to COVID-19

West Midlands Railway passengers between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton are being told to check before travelling as the pandemic means fewer trains are …

Michael Holden 25th November 2020

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Luxury Christmas Dining Trains postponed by Coronavirus lockdown

Two Northern Belle Christmas trips have been postponed due to the new COVID-19 Restrictions in Scotland.

Michael Holden 24th November 2020

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Coronavirus tests for Greater Anglia trains – all clear given

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, train operator Greater Anglia has been testing their trains for COVID-19, and every test they have done have come bac…

Victoria Thompson 22nd November 2020

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Plym Valley Railway awarded £27,900 Government grant

The Plym Valley Railway has announced that it has received financial help from the Government thanks to the Culture Recovery Fund.

Michael Holden 21st November 2020

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