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Blocked train sanders found as RAIB release interim report into fatal Mid-Wales train crash

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April 30, 2025
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released an interim report into the crash between two Transport for Wales Class 158 trains in Mid-Wales. The accident…

Yorkshire railway purchases steam locomotive

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April 30, 2025
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Hunslet 0-4-0T No. 1684 has been purchased by the Middleton Railway in Leeds.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Annouce Final Visiting Locomotives For Gala

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April 30, 2025
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) have announced their final three visiting steam locomotives for their upcoming Gala.

Northern train services affected by Bank Holiday work

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April 30, 2025
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Across the May bank holiday, most of Northern’s train services will be running as normal.

Network Rail signs £850m autumn and winter train contract

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April 29, 2025
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Network Rail has signed a 5-year deal with GB Railfreight to run Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs)

Eurostar responds to regulator’s report into capacity at Temple Mills International depot

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April 29, 2025
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In response to a report into capacity at the Temple Mills depot, Eurostar is calling for investment to allow an increase in international rail travel.

Manchester City Centre trams suspended after power-outage

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April 29, 2025
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Transport for Greater Manchester are advising passengers to plan ahead as trams are suspended on parts of the Metrolink due to a power outage. An…

Train named after British Rail manager to appear at Swanage Railway gala

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April 29, 2025
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One of the trains starring at the Swanage Railway’s Diesel Gala and Beer Festival will be Class 423 4VEP electric multiple unit No. 3417 Gordon Pettitt.

Clun Castle and Bahamas to visit Devon with The Mayflower

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April 29, 2025
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Vintage Trains are running a steam enthusiast’s dream train on the 6th September (Saturday).

Knightsbridge becomes latest step-free London Underground station

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April 29, 2025
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Knightsbridge station, has today (Monday 28 April) opened a new entrance that enables step-free access – five years later than Transport for London (TfL) originally promised.