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Magical steam train rides to feature as part of Hampshire railway’s Wizard Week

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October 13, 2024
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As part of the Halloween celebrations, The Watercress Line’s Wizard Week will feature something for all the family.

Shropshire railway checks and cleans up its new Class 101 diesel multiple unit

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October 13, 2024
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The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) reports that the DMU Group (West Midlands) has been working on its new Class 101 unit.

Cylinder update for steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior

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October 12, 2024
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The LMS Patriot Project has released a short update on 5551 The Unknown Warrior, with important steps being made towards seeing 5551 steam. Rectification work…

Major Disruption: Birmingham trains cancelled after fire breaks out

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October 12, 2024
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A number of trains are being cancelled or changed due to a fire near the railway in the Tipton area. All lines have been closed…

Contract signed for HVAC overhaul of Great Western Class 165s

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October 12, 2024
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HVAC overhauls on the Class 165s in service with Great Western Railway will be carried out by Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Ltd. HVAC, or Heating, Ventilation…

Suffolk railway temporarily suspends bookings for Santa Specials

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October 12, 2024
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The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway has reluctantly had to temporarily stop taking bookings and change the schedule of this year’s Santa Special trains.

Oldest surviving Cheshire built diesel-electric locomotive arrives at new Kent home

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October 12, 2024
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The Kent and East Sussex Railway has announced that they have expanded their diesel fleet with the addition of Class 08 No. 08359.

Extra Scotland trains to run ahead of Portugal football match

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October 12, 2024
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Ahead of Scotland‘s UEFA Nations League match with Portugal, ScotRail has said that it will run additional trains between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida. Mount…

Appeal launched to bring Crab steam locomotive back in service

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October 12, 2024
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The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is appealing for donations to help its work restoring its Crab steam locomotive 13065 back to working order.

Video: Bridge progress at West Midlands HS2 Interchange station

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October 12, 2024
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HS2 has released footage of workers lifting fifteen huge bridge beams into position at its Interchange Station in Solihull in the West Midlands.