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Performance data goes live at most railway stations in England

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March 6, 2025
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The Department for Transport (DfT) is lauding what it calls a “new era of rail accountability” in England as data on train service performance ‘goes live’ at over 1,700 stations from today (Thursday 6 March).

£250,000 grant for Railway 200 Exhibition train as full intinary announced – including The Greatest Gathering

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March 3, 2025
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Network Rail has confirmed that internary for the Railway 200 exhibition train, which will run around the UK.

Bluebell Railway and Network Rail sign ‘landmark’ agreement

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March 3, 2025
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The Bluebell Railway has signed a deal with Network Rail.

Siemens’ Yorkshire Rail Village powered by £2m Solar Array

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February 26, 2025
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Siemens has made a number of investments at its Goole Rail Village, all aimed at being low-carbon. Siemens says that the Rail Village now has…

Over 150,000 customers choose new Pay As You Go rail ticketing in Wales

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February 17, 2025
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Transport for Wales say that more than 150,000 passengers have used the Pay As You Go ticketing system in South Wales. It is now three…

Update on fleet of steam locomotives from Southern Locomotives Ltd

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February 7, 2025
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Southern Locomotives Ltd give updates to the locomotives that are under their care

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…

New prototype train simulator delivered to Northern

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January 28, 2025
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A new prototype static train cab simulator has been delivered to Northern to help new trainee drivers. 24 of the cab replicas will feature video…

Book Review: Line by Line: Cumbria by Neil Gibson

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January 27, 2025
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This book illustrates railways in Cumbria’s magnificent landscapes, with scenes in the Lake District, the Pennine fells, and the Cumbrian Coast.

Growth Over Climate? London Heathrow Expected To Get Green Light For Controversial 3rd Runway

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January 26, 2025
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Rachel Reeves is expected to approve London Heathrow’s expansion in a speech next week.