New research sheds light on first passenger steam locomotive
Dr Michael Bailey and Peter Davidson have revealed new information about the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public railway.
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London North Eastern Railway colleague receives a life-saving award
A London North Eastern Railway colleague has been given a prestigious life-saving award for alerting workers on the track of an oncoming train.
Nexus’s Metro Flow project named Major Project of the Year at the National Rail Awards
The multi-million upgrade project is set to support the Tyne and Wear Metro's South Shields route, bringing improvements in reliability and frequency
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Network Rail begins reinforcing land in County Durham
Network Rail has started work to reinforce land at Browney Curve in County Durham.
Extra trains on Sunday for Great North Run
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will run six extra trains for runners and spectators to travel to Tyneside for the Great North Run on Sunday.
Safety alert as children throw ballast at cars in County Durham
Network Rail has issued a safety warning after CCTV footage showed a child standing on the track near Billingham, County Durham, throwing ballast
Two day tour to visit Newcastle this June
The Branchline Society announce The Tyne Tees Maid, to raise funds for Martin House Children's Hospice.
London North Eastern Railway research shows UK’s best spring scenes
Research by London North Eastern Railway shows that York's city walls, Kew Gardens, and the New Forest are among the UK's best spring scenes.
Railfuture marks Beeching anniversary by campaigning for reopenings
Campaign group Railfuture is marking the 60th anniversary of the Beeching report by celebrating the efforts of campaigners to reopen closed lines and …
When to see a steam locomotive in Newcastle and Edinburgh this Saturday
LMS Scot No. 46115 Scots Guardsman will be heading from York to Edinburgh with this Saturday's (25th March 2023) Edinburgh Flyer.
