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Electrification makes an appearance on Borders Railway

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August 18, 2026
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After starting electrification work on the Borders Railway in February, Network Rail engineers have now begun installing the steel masts that will support the overhead wires needed to supply power to new battery-electric trains.

Book Review: Rails Around Preston by Mike Rhodes

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August 18, 2026
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In Rails Around Preston, Mike Rhodes describes and illustrates the railway history and operations in and around the town since the 1960s.

Greater Anglia to fund 33 railway and community projects

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August 18, 2026
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Train operator Greater Anglia has awarded grants totally £350k to 33 community-led projects from its Customer and Community Improvement Fund (CCIF).

Greater Anglia to fund 33 railway and community projects

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August 18, 2026
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Train operator Greater Anglia has awarded grants totally £350k to 33 community-led projects from its Customer and Community Improvement Fund (CCIF).

Norfolk Railway announces steam train return

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August 18, 2026
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The North Norfolk Railway has announced that steam trains will return once again.

Head behind the scenes at Yorkshire railway

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August 17, 2026
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This year’s Heritage Open Days will allow visitors to find out about the people, places, and stories that helped make the North Yorkshire Moors Railway a success.

130 return journeys to the Moon by ScotRail Class 385

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August 17, 2026
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In the last 8 years, ScotRail’s Class 385 fleet of electric multiple units (EMU) has travelled the equivalent of more than 130 return journeys to the Moon.

ORR green lights Virgin Trains international services

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August 17, 2026
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced that on 13 August it decided to pre-approve a new framework track access agreement between HS1 Limited (trading as London St. Pancras Highspeed) and VTE OPCO Limited (Virgin Trains). The agreement will allow Virgin Trains to operate up to 20 new daily return services between London […]

Essex train derailment update released

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August 17, 2026
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Greater Anglia has released an update after the train derailment near Wickford in Essex last week. The operator says that passengers should expect disruption for…

Essex train derailment update released

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August 17, 2026
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Greater Anglia has released an update after the train derailment near Wickford in Essex last week. The operator says that passengers should expect disruption for…