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The story of ambulance trains in World War I

February 2, 2024
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This is the story of British-funded ‘ambulance’ trains, in use on the Continent during the ‘European War’, as first published in The Railway Magazine in […]

Pay-as-you-go ticketing to be trialled at 90 more railway stations

February 2, 2024
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90 railway stations in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester will introduce tap-in and tap-out ticketing from next year. Jacob King/PA Wire Rail minister Huw […]

Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition returns for 2024

February 2, 2024
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The search to find the UK’s most promising young railway photographers has begun with the launch of a national photography competition. Previous winning image by […]

Safety recommendations made after train hits bricks from collapsed wall

February 2, 2024
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has made four safety recommendations to Network Rail after a train hit bricks from a collapsed wall. RAIB/PA Wire […]

GB Railfreight launches East Coast intermodal service

Simon Walton
February 1, 2024
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Britain’s East Coast Main Line is best known for its express passenger services and as the route of the Flying Scotsman. It’s also a critical freight corridor. From this week, there’s a new service sharing those tracks. It may not be quite as prestigious as the famous express, but the destination is the birthplace of […]

Small But Mighty: Which Are The Main Aircraft Types Serving London City Airport?

Guest authors
February 1, 2024
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One particular regional jet family stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Engineering works to affect train journeys in February and March

February 1, 2024
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Passengers are being urged to check before they travel while track renewals, electrification and essential maintenance work is carried out across the Wales and Borders […]

Privately-funded alternatives to scrapped HS2 section discussed

February 1, 2024
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Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have had a “constructive” discussion about privately-funded alternatives to a scrapped section of HS2. Jacob […]

Rail transformation at the port of Southampton moves to final stages

Simon Walton
January 31, 2024
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The Port of Southampton Solent Rail Terminal is undergoing a significant upgrade as part of a joint investment between rail terminal operators Solent Stevedores and Associated British Ports (ABP). Once the project is complete, deep sea shipping lines will have access to an 18-acre facility that will link the existing intermodal rail transport site with […]

Specialist school gets ultimate railway experience

January 31, 2024
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Budding railway enthusiasts from a specialist school for autism in Lancashire became station assistants and signallers for the day at Manchester Piccadilly station.