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‘Never Mind the Gap’ offers railway work experience to women

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February 5, 2024
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LNER and Network Rail are supporting ‘Never Mind The Gap’, which offers work experience and highlights opportunities for women in the rail industry.

Passengers no longer exposed to the elements at South London railway station

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February 4, 2024
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A £120,000 project, managed by Southeastern and funded by Network Rail, is allowing passengers at Eltham station to shelter in fully-enclosed waiting areas.

‘Tap in, Tap Out’ for railway stations in Manchester and the West Midlands

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February 1, 2024
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Passengers in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands are set to benefit from “simpler, more flexible travel” from next year.

New freight train service to link London and Yorkshire – taking 129 HGVs off the road each time

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February 1, 2024
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GB Railfreight has begun operating a new intermodal service this week, connecting London Gateway with iPort in Doncaster.

London Waterloo sees return of unique electric train

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January 31, 2024
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No. 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’ returned to the mainline at a special event at London Waterloo last Saturday (27 January).

Greater Anglia seeks adopters for seven Hertfordshire and London stations

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January 28, 2024
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Greater Anglia (GA) is asking local residents to get involved as community volunteers to help improve their local railway stations.

Book Review: West Coast Main Lines 1957-1963 by John Palmer

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January 27, 2024
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This book provides a history of the West Coast Main Lines and a detailed look at its locomotives and operations during the years 1957 to 1963.

Train Sim World Video: We drive a Southern Class 377 from East Croydon to London Victoria

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January 27, 2024
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In another Train Sim World 4 Video on our YouTube channel, we take a Southern Class 377 from East Croydon to London Victoria.

Why Has London-New York Historically Been Such A Lucrative Route?

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January 27, 2024
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It’s a famous route often associated with the term ‘transatlantic crossing,’ but let’s look at what has made London-New York such a famous corridor.

Steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere to visit Carlisle this Saturday

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January 26, 2024
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Carnforth based locomotive, 34067 Tangmere, is to haul part of the Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express this Saturday, 27th January 2024.