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The Greatest Gathering tickets go on sale as first locomotives confirmed

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January 31, 2025
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The first locomotives have been confirmed for The Greatest Gathering, set to be held at Derby Litchurch Lane in August.

Historic loco’s line up to launch the Greatest Gathering

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January 31, 2025
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Alstom has today invited RailAdvent to their Derby Litchurch Lane Works to see the official launch of The Great Gathering.

DB Cargo opens South Yorkshire Digital Signalling Training Centre

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December 1, 2024
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A new training centre of excellence to train staff in the European Train Control System has been officially opened by DB Cargo UK at its HQ in Doncaster.

Book Review: 25 Years of the Class 66 by John Jackson

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November 11, 2024
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This book gives an insight into how, since they first arrived in the UK 25 years ago, Class 66 locomotives have become such a familiar sight throughout the UK.

ETCS Testing Surpasses Significant Milestone for both Passenger and Freight trains

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August 27, 2024
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ETCS testing on passenger and freight trains reaches milestone

Locomotive naming celebrates fifty years of North Yorkshire power station

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August 23, 2024
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On Sunday (18 August), DB Cargo UK unveiled the ‘Yorkshire Rose’ to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the controversial Drax Power Station in Selby, North Yorkshire.

Children’s Hospice Benefit from Drax Rail Event

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August 19, 2024
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Drax Rail event raises £30k for Martin House Children’s hospice

Carlisle rail depot open day raises £65,000 for charity

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July 17, 2024
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Carlisle Kingmoor’s DRS open day was a hit with the rail enthusiasts and families

Freightliner locomotive to receive in cab signalling

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June 22, 2024
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No. 66591 will be the first class 66V to receive ETCS

Freightliner locomotive to receive in cab signalling

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June 22, 2024
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No. 66591 will be the first class 66V to receive ETCS