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Greater Manchester train driver recognised for 50 years of service

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October 11, 2024
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Colleagues of a train driver at Northern’s TrainCare Centre in Newton Heath depot have celebrated his 50 years service on the railway.

Unsafe bridge at Yorkshire station means some trains cannot stop there

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October 11, 2024
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Northern services between Bishop Auckland / Darlington and Saltburn cannot currently stop at South Bank due to an unsafe footbridge. Trains running between Middlesbrough and…

Gatwick Express suspended after issue at London Victoria

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October 11, 2024
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Passengers are being warned to check before travelling this morning after a number of incidents which has left Gatwick Express services suspended.

Greater Anglia warns of disruption to services over the Christmas period

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October 11, 2024
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Greater Anglia will be carrying out three major engineering projects over the festive period and advises passengers to check their journey planner before travelling.

“Betton Grange” to keep steaming in North Norfolk into November

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October 11, 2024
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New-build Grange class locomotive 6880 “Betton Grange” is to stay at the North Norfolk Railway until the end of November.

Major improvements underway at Leicestershire railway station

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October 11, 2024
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A programme of major improvements is being carried out to the railway station at Market Harborough in Leicestershire.

Ruislip Lido Railway to host astronomy evenings

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October 10, 2024
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Instead of running trains, the Ruislip Lido Railway will be holding three evenings of astronomy in November.

VIP mural arrives in Leeds to celebrate extra trains to London

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October 10, 2024
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is to increase the number of seats on its Sunday services between West Yorkshire and London King’s Cross in December – and is celebrating with a puppet and a mural.

Update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado

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October 10, 2024
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The Nene Valley Railway has provided an update on the visit of 60163 Tornado. The lengthy overhaul of the A1 locomotive is now nearing completion…

Over 27,000 people helped by Network Rail’s suicide prevention campaign

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October 10, 2024
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Network Rail has announced that its Rail Suicide Prevention Programme has intervened in over 27,000 incidents of people needing help across Britain’s rail network.