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Cornish railway nominates Air Ambulance as its 2026 charity

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February 1, 2026
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The Lappa Valley Railway, based at St Newlyn East near Newquay in Cornwall, has named Cornwall Air Ambulance as its nominated charity for 2026.

Great Ormond Street Hospital charity railtour will head to Scotland

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January 27, 2026
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The Branch Line Society is running a ‘Down to Dundee’ rail tour from the East Midlands to Dundee on 19th March.

Three-day rail tour to explore Central Scotland branches

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January 27, 2026
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The Branch Line Society has issued preliminary details of its BWC4 three-day rail tour on a challenging tour of routes and branches in Central Scotland.

Greater Anglia launches annual Easter Egg collection for children’s charity

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January 25, 2026
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Staff and Passengers are encouraged to donate Easter gifts to children in care across West Anglia

TransPennine Express names train in honour of lifeboat charities

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January 23, 2026
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Passengers at Newcastle Station witnessed a special moment last week as TransPennine Express (TPE) named one of its trains ‘North Star’ to celebrate its partnership with three lifeboat charities. The Nova 1 (Class 802) will now honour the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), St Abbs Independent Lifeboat and Humber Rescue. The event brought together lifeboat […]

Specially-liveried wagons will benefit World Book Day charity

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January 23, 2026
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Dapol is producing a series of O and OO Gauge wagons with a special logo to raise funds for the World Book Day charity.

RBF launches Winter Wellness Initiative to help rail staff tackle energy costs

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January 22, 2026
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As national debt charities report a staggering influx of calls from individuals struggling with unmanageable finances, Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has announced the launch of its Winter Wellness Essentials pack. This initiative is specifically designed to support the railway community as they navigate the rising costs of heating their homes during these challenging months. The […]

Special train to travel into Doncaster works

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January 21, 2026
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On Saturday, 18th April, UK Railtours is running a special train, The Plant’, from London King’s Cross to Leeds in aid of the Railway Children charity.

Nene Valley Railway to run HST at upcoming gala

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January 21, 2026
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The Nene Valley Railway has announced that it will run an Intercity high-speed train (HST) with power cars 43045 and 43048, complete with an on-board bar, at its Diesel Gala from Thursday 5 until Sunday 8 March.

Rail industry rallies for Samaritans Brew Monday

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January 20, 2026
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On Monday 19 January organisations across the rail industry came together to celebrate Brew Monday, Samaritans annual campaign. The day saw rail staff and volunteers handing out teabags to the public and popping on the kettle in offices, sparking meaningful conversations across the country. Brew Monday, takes place each year and challenges ‘Blue Monday’ as […]