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Testing starts on world’s first digitally-signalled steam loco

Network Rail has begun testing at speed for an operational steam locomotive fitted with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology.

Jubilee Class No 45596 Bahamas is set to challenge the Lickey, Britain’s steepest mainline inclince, on a special train from Birmingham to Swansea..

The fire brigade are dealing with fires on the Cumbrian Coast Line and means that all trains are currently held. Northern say that all lines…

Last week, 60163 Tornado went on a test run between Carnforth and Hellifield, and thankfully, the test run was a success. With a light engine…

LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be heading to West London tomorrow, 30th March 2025. Departing the National Railway Museum at 15:12, the locomotive will…

45212 will be on the mainline this Saturday (29th March 2025) as it hauls The Edinburgh Flyer. Departing York at 07:29, the train will pass…

45596 Bahamas is to visit Carlisle this Saturday as it hauls a Vintage Trains tour.

35028 Clan Line is set to pass through Kent this Friday (28th March 2025) as it hauls a Belmond British Pullman train.

Following the addition of timings to our railtour page earlier this week, we have now been informed that 60163 Tornado will be heading on a…

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that 60163 Tornado has been fully certified for use on the mainline. This great news follows on from…