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707 Operations Inc Weekend tour 6-8 December 2024

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December 12, 2024
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visiting and riding the Vintage Railmotors of Daylsford Tourist Railway.

Ukrainian Railways proposes 37% tarrif increase

Marco Raimondi
December 12, 2024
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The supervisory board of Ukrainian Railways (UZ) approved a new indexation of its freight tariffs, which might rise by 37 per cent. The proposal will…

Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit Chester

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December 12, 2024
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LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will visit Chester on Friday (13th December) as it hauls a Steam Dreams Excursion. The train will depart…

North London railway station marks 1st anniversary

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December 12, 2024
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Just one year after opening, Brent Cross West railway station in North London has seen over half a million passengers pass through its gates.

Countdown to 99th opening of Worlds oldest model railway exhibition

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December 11, 2024
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This year’s Manchester Model Railway Society Exhibition being held on 14th and 15th December has 28 model railway layouts from all over the UK.

SNCF strikes set to have only limited impact

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December 11, 2024
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A rolling general strike at SNCF scheduled to begin today Wednesday 11 December at 7 pm is likely to have only a limited impact on…

‘Illegal state aid is continuing in Romania’

Marco Raimondi
December 11, 2024
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The situation concerning rail freight in Romania continues to be controversial regarding the transition from soon-to-be bankrupt state-owned operator CFR Marfă to the newly established…

Revised Welsh steam railway services after Storm Darragh

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December 11, 2024
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As with other railways, Storm Darragh last weekend caused extensive damage to the Talyllyn Railway and forced the cancellation of many services.

LTG Cargo buys 200 new gondola wagons

Marco Raimondi
December 11, 2024
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Lithuanian rail freight operator LTG Cargo has purchased 200 new gondola wagons for bulk cargo domestic transportation. Manufactured by Ukrainian LLC TAS Dniprovagonmash for a…

Steam locomotive 4144 set for Nene Valley visit

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December 11, 2024
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The Nene Valley Railway has announced that GWR Large Prairie No. 4144 will visit them for the 2025 season. The locomotive, which is on loan…