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Contract signed for HVAC overhaul of Great Western Class 165s

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October 12, 2024
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HVAC overhauls on the Class 165s in service with Great Western Railway will be carried out by Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Ltd. HVAC, or Heating, Ventilation…

Suffolk railway temporarily suspends bookings for Santa Specials

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October 12, 2024
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The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway has reluctantly had to temporarily stop taking bookings and change the schedule of this year’s Santa Special trains.

Oldest surviving Cheshire built diesel-electric locomotive arrives at new Kent home

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October 12, 2024
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The Kent and East Sussex Railway has announced that they have expanded their diesel fleet with the addition of Class 08 No. 08359.

Extra Scotland trains to run ahead of Portugal football match

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October 12, 2024
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Ahead of Scotland‘s UEFA Nations League match with Portugal, ScotRail has said that it will run additional trains between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida. Mount…

Appeal launched to bring Crab steam locomotive back in service

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October 12, 2024
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The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is appealing for donations to help its work restoring its Crab steam locomotive 13065 back to working order.

Video: Bridge progress at West Midlands HS2 Interchange station

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October 12, 2024
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HS2 has released footage of workers lifting fifteen huge bridge beams into position at its Interchange Station in Solihull in the West Midlands.

Major work completed on HS2 viaducts in Northamptonshire

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October 12, 2024
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Major work has been completed on two viaducts being constructed near Brackley in Northamptonshire for the HS2 line between London and Birmingham.

Brecon Mountain Railway announces first diesel day

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October 12, 2024
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Enthusiasts have the opportunity to travel behind one of the Brecon Mountain Railway’s (BMR) two diesel locomotives on a special gala day.

Flood-hit Northern Ireland heritage railway resumes operations

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October 11, 2024
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The Downpatrick & County Down Railway has resumed operating following devastating flood damage it received during storms last November.

Competition: Win a copy of British Rail Motive Power In The 1980s!

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October 11, 2024
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