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RAIB release report into Norfolk train derailment

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February 3, 2025
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report into a train derailment at Roundham Heath in Norfolk. On the 6th February 2024, a Class…

Govia Thameslink Railway recycles old uniforms

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February 3, 2025
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Over the last year, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has recycled 620 sacks of old uniforms instead of sending them to landfill.

Update on steam locomotive 82045

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February 3, 2025
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The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust has issued an update on its efforts to build a new locomotive of the Riddles BR 3MT 2‑6‑2 82000 tank class.

German route Add-on released for Train Sim World 5

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February 2, 2025
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Dovetail Games has released the Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn: Mannheim – Kaiserslautern route in Germany for Train Sim World 5.

Eversholt Rail works with Primary Engineer in Kent schools

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February 2, 2025
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Rolling stock leasing company Eversholt Rail is to continue its work with ‘Primary Engineer‘, which teaches young children about engineering. Through the Primary Engineer Rail…

Bachmann announces Class 74 locomotive range

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February 2, 2025
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Bachmann Europe has announced the addition of an OO scale model of a Class 74 Electro-Diesel Locomotive for its EFE Rail range.

Bachmann adds two new Bulleid coaches to its Branchline OO scale range

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February 2, 2025
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Bachmann Europe has announced the addition of two new Bulleid coaches to its Bachmann Branchline OO scale range.

Indian sleeper train contract for Alstom

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February 2, 2025
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Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply traction components and maintenance services for Vande Bharat sleeper trains in India.

New blue livery for Staffordshire steam locomotive

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February 2, 2025
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Steam locomotive Isaac has been repainted into a Caledonian-style livery at the Statfold Barn Railway & Museum at Tamworth in Staffordshire.

South Kirkby signalling project completed

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February 2, 2025
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The South Kirkby resignalling project brings benefits to both passengers and staff