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Avanti West Coast begins diverting trains via historic route

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January 1, 2026
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Work has begun on Clifton Bridge in Cumbria and means that the West Coast Main Line has is now blocked. Avanti West Coast has, however,…

Steam locomotive 60532 Blue Peter set for February tour

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December 22, 2025
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Saphos Trains is to run a ‘Cumbrian Mountaineer’ rail tour on Thursday 12 February next year.

Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to head to Carlisle this March

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December 19, 2025
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Steam locomotive 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ will haul Saphos’ Trains’ second Cumbrian Mountaineer rail tour on Wednesday 11 March next year.

Where to see steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere as it heads for Scotland this Saturday

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December 19, 2025
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34067 Tangmere will haul The Edinburgh Christmas Market train this Saturday (20th December 2025). The train departs from York at 06:56 with a diesel locomotive…

Book Review: Northern Diesels: DMUs in the North of England by Martyn Hilbert

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December 8, 2025
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This book is a photographic record of diesel multiple units (DMUs) operating throughout northern England.

Striking Blue Pullman HST to pass through Oxfordshire on its way to Scotland

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November 24, 2025
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The Blue Pullman HST is set to pass through Oxfordshire this Wednesday (26th November) as it heads to Edinburgh. Departing Oxford at 06:03, the HST…

Add-on for nuclear fuel trains coming to Train Sim World

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November 13, 2025
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Dovetail Games has announced that a new Add-on to The Cargo Line series from Skyhook Games will be released next Tuesday, 18th November.

Tyne Valley railway structures granted Grade II listing

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November 10, 2025
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Three historic structures on the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway have been granted Grade II listing status.

Repairs progressing as travel advice updated following Cumbria train derailment

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November 4, 2025
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Network Rail says that repairs are progressing well following yesterday’s train derailment at Shap in Cumbria. The train hit a landslip at around 06:10 and…

Avanti West Coast releases tickets for Christmas travel

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October 11, 2025
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To help passengers plan Christmas travel arrangements, Avanti West Coast has released its best-value fares for travel during the festive period.