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Enamel badge commemorates Irish railway history

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October 14, 2024
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An enamel badge has been commissioned by Táilte Tours to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the last Drumm battery train service from Dublin to Bray.

Stadler to build battery trains for Denmark

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October 14, 2024
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In a bid to to reduce carbon emissions 24 new battery-powered trains head for Denmark

Five weeks disruption for West Yorkshire train services

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October 13, 2024
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From 21st October, train services in West Yorkshire will be disrupted on weekdays because of ongoing work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

Independent Businesses massively benefit from Rail Travel

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October 13, 2024
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Individual local businesses make a combined £9bn a year thanks to rail travel

Magical steam train rides to feature as part of Hampshire railway’s Wizard Week

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October 13, 2024
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As part of the Halloween celebrations, The Watercress Line’s Wizard Week will feature something for all the family.

Shropshire railway checks and cleans up its new Class 101 diesel multiple unit

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October 13, 2024
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The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) reports that the DMU Group (West Midlands) has been working on its new Class 101 unit.

Cylinder update for steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior

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October 12, 2024
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The LMS Patriot Project has released a short update on 5551 The Unknown Warrior, with important steps being made towards seeing 5551 steam. Rectification work…

Major Disruption: Birmingham trains cancelled after fire breaks out

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October 12, 2024
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A number of trains are being cancelled or changed due to a fire near the railway in the Tipton area. All lines have been closed…

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.