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InTheNews: The latest rail news on Friday 16th February 2024
Planned strikes next week by London Overground workers have been called off after a pay offer was improved.
An article on the Mail Online says RMT members working for Arriva Rail London on the London Overground were due to strike on Monday and Tuesday.
They will now vote on the new pay offer next week, the RMT has announced.
A trail blazing seaside railway, a brand-new steam locomotive and a whole fleet of historic coal wagons were among the big winners at the Heritage Railway Association (HRA) Annual Awards 2024, sponsored by Inspire Structures.
The Volks Electric Railway has beaten stiff competition to be named ‘Railway of the Year’ at the biggest awards event in heritage rail on February 10.
Judges were impressed by the authenticity, attention to detail and dedication to the unique history of Brighton’s seafront line.
A full list of the winners can be found on the Rail Business Daily website.
The relocation of a railway station has been delayed for a second time and will open 12 months behind schedule.
An article on the BBC website says the new Waterbeach Station, in Cambridgeshire was expected to open in 2025 to allow for housing development.
A new station was required before 4,500 new homes could be built as part of Waterbeach New Town.
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) said it was aiming to submit a full design package to Network Rail by the end of the month.
A narrow gauge locomotive is set to return to steam as a new agreement is signed at the Statfold Barn Railway.
An article on the Rail Advent website says Black Hawthorn 0-4-0ST Portugesa has moved to the Staffordshire railway, where a full restoration will be continued after a previously stalled overhaul.
The 30 year deal has been signed between the Hawthorn Engine and Carriage Trust which owns Portugesa (later named Escucha) and the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust.
Photo credit: HRA
