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Storm Isha means early end to rail services across most of Scotland on Sunday

January 22, 2024
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Scotland’s Railway will be closing many lines across the country from 19:00 on Sunday night (January 21) as Storm Isha brings severe weather conditions to […]

Passengers urged to check before travelling as Storm Isha arrives in Scotland

January 21, 2024
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With a Met Office amber weather warning in place across much of Scotland on Sunday, passengers are being advised to check before travelling as high […]

Bluebell Railway appoints its youngest ever steam locomotive driver

January 21, 2024
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Ben became the heritage line’s youngest ever driver on his 21st birthday. Credit: The Bluebell Railway After volunteering with the railway since the age of […]

Mysterious Site on Transpennine Route leaves Archaeologists digging for answers

January 19, 2024
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Archaeological discoveries in Ravensthorpe have revealed a possible historic small settlement dating back to Roman times, with environmental samples being processed in order to learn […]

Troon station rebuild comes out of the ground

January 19, 2024
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Network Rail has taken another significant step forward in the rebuild of the platform one building at Troon station.

When British Railways deliberately crashed a train

January 18, 2024
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In 1984, British Railways and the Central Electricity Generating Board deliberately destroyed a train to prove the safety of nuclear fuel flasks. Here’s how the […]

Rail passengers paying more at ticket machines, study discovers

January 18, 2024
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Railway station ticket machines charge passengers more than twice as much as a major online retailer for some journeys, according to new analysis. Kirsty O’Connor/PA […]

The keys to longer, more precise payload calculations

Simon Walton
January 18, 2024
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In the face of an ever more competitive market, it’s nothing short of a bid to revolutionise rail freight by unlocking unrealised efficiency and sustainability in British operations. The independent Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) recently collaborated with UK-based Railfreight Consulting to pioneer a more scientific and quantitative approach to calculating maximum payloads. Their […]

Which Airlines Had The Biggest Presence At London Gatwick Airport In 2023?

Guest authors
January 18, 2024
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One carrier stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Signalling upgrades and level crossing closures in Wokingham to result in diversions for motorists later this month

January 17, 2024
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Railway reliability upgrades by Network Rail will mean temporary closures of the level crossings at Wokingham station and Easthampstead Road (Star Lane) and diversions in […]