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Government statement on improving accessibility at the UK’s railway stations

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January 20, 2026
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The Rail Minister has made a statement to parliament about which stations will benefit from improved accessibility under the Access for All programme.

Book Review: Yorkshire Railway Disasters by Richard M. Jones

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January 5, 2026
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This book describes one of Yorkshire’s less desirable claims to fame, that of being the scene of more accidents than any other county in the UK.

Book Review: Yorkshire Railway Disasters by Richard M. Jones

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January 5, 2026
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This book describes one of Yorkshire’s less desirable claims to fame, that of being the scene of more accidents than any other county in the UK.

Timings released as Flying Scotsman set to visit Newcastle tomorrow

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December 14, 2025
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60103 Flying Scotsman is to visit Newcastle tomorrow (14th December) as it hauls a UK Railtours trip.

Timings released as Flying Scotsman set to visit Newcastle tomorrow

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December 14, 2025
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60103 Flying Scotsman is to visit Newcastle tomorrow (14th December) as it hauls a UK Railtours trip.

Where to see the Midland Pullman HST as it heads to Scotland this Saturday

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April 25, 2025
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The Midland Pullman HST is heading to Scotland this Saturday, 26th April 2025, and will pass through a number of places on its way. Departing…

TransPennine Express brings smiles to passengers with Easter Egg giveaway

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April 16, 2025
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To brighten up customers’ journeys, from Monday, 14th to Thursday, 17th April, TransPennine Express is giving away Easter Eggs across its network.

Water bowls for dogs at eleven TransPennine Express stations

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April 12, 2025
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From today (Friday 11 April), train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is providing water bowls for passengers’ dogs at eleven of its stations.

Steam locomotive 45212 to visit Scotland this Saturday

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March 27, 2025
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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…

Dozens of bird and bat boxes installed at Yorkshire and Lincolnshire railway stations

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March 17, 2025
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Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has installed dozens of bird and bat boxes at nine of itself stations, aiming to provide additional habitats for native wildlife.