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Northern has named a train after Rob Burrow, to pay tribute to the rugby league legend and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner. Artwork which covers two carriages of the Class 195 train and features a photograph of Rob playing international rugby was unveiled during a ceremony at Castleford station today. There is also a timeline […]

County Durham heritage railway to feature on BBC programme

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September 16, 2025
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Weardale Railway has revealed that it is to feature in Michael Portillo’s new BBC2 series 200 Years of the Railways.

LNER finance teams clean up Yorkshire nature reserve

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September 14, 2025
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The finance teams from both Network Rail and London North Eastern Railway have traded their usual jobs to get stuck in with spades at a nature reserve.

Network Rail and Samaritans record increase in life-saving interventions on World Suicide Prevention Day

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September 10, 2025
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This World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), Network Rail is reminding the public to recognise the vital role they can play in saving lives by learning how to spot when someone may be in emotional distress near the railway and how to safely take action. The call comes as Network Rail marks the 15th anniversary […]

Severn Valley Railway charity gala deemed huge success

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September 10, 2025
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Severn Valley’s Heritage and Modern traction weekend proves a hit with the public

Sight Loss Councils share stories of accessible rail travel

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September 3, 2025
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Sight Loss Councils, led by blind and partially sighted (BPS) volunteers, are sharing their rail travel stories as part of this year’s Railway 200 celebrations, marking 200 years since the birth of the modern railway. They are also encouraging others to travel by train to build confidence and independence. Sight Loss Councils (SLCs), funded by […]