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New safety guidance to keep young volunteers safe

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July 23, 2026
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New guidance has been published by the Office of Rail and Road for heritage railways and tramways when employing young volunteers.

Retirement beckons after nearly 50 years railway service

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June 13, 2026
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A controller at London North Eastern Railway’s Rail Operating Centre (ROC) at York has retired after working in the rail industry for nearly 50 years

Trains ready for testing if new Marchwood and Southampton to London service is approved

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April 20, 2026
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A decision is expected soon by the Office of Rail and Road for Alliance Rail’s proposed new service from Marchwood to Southampton and London Waterloo.

Trials to see new Gatwick Airport train services launched

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April 2, 2026
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Great Western Railway says that it will be running new early morning services between Reading and Gatwick Airport. The new services will run on Saturday…

Trials to see new Gatwick Airport train services launched

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April 2, 2026
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Great Western Railway says that it will be running new early morning services between Reading and Gatwick Airport. The new services will run on Saturday…

Passengers save millions as rail fare freeze starts

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March 2, 2026
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The UK Government says that passengers are now benefitting from the freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years. It is expected…

HS2 opens more apprenticeships and jobs

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February 11, 2026
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To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, HS2 has announced that it is looking to recruit another 34 apprentices and 16 graduates.

Applications open for an experienced boilersmith

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January 24, 2026
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Locomotive Engineers Riley & Son (E) Ltd. wish to recruit a boilersmith to work on heritage steam locomotives at its workshops in Greater Manchester.

Stormy Amy: Severe train disruption in Scotland as lines close

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October 3, 2025
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ScotRail has announced that a number of lines are closing due to severe weather conditions being brought across the country thanks to Storm Amy. Heavy…

Four generations accumulate over 200 years of railway service

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October 1, 2025
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Four generations of a railway family have accumulated over 200 years of railway service between them.