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Switch on for world’s first on-track solar power

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April 25, 2025
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The world’s first solar power plant installed on an operational railway line has been officially switched on in the Neuchâtel mountains in Switzerland.

County Durham may becomes Yorkshire railway’s youngest train driver

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April 25, 2025
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A man from Darlington in County Durham has achieved the distinction of being the youngest driver on the Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire.

Where to see steam locomotive 45212 in South Wales this Sunday

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April 25, 2025
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LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be in South Wales this Sunday, 27th April 2025, as it hauls Day 2 of The Great Britain XVII…

Hampshire railway line to close this May as travel advice released

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April 25, 2025
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On 4th and 5th of May, train services in Hampshire through the Basingstoke area will be severely disrupted because of essential engineering work.

Where to see the Midland Pullman HST as it heads to Scotland this Saturday

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April 25, 2025
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The Midland Pullman HST is heading to Scotland this Saturday, 26th April 2025, and will pass through a number of places on its way. Departing…

Railway carriage used in John Wayne film set to be overhauled

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April 25, 2025
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Carriage used in John Wayne film being restored at Northern Ireland Heritage Railway

All new Metro trains removed from service

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April 25, 2025
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Nexus has announced that they have temporarily removed its brand new train fleet from service. The operator says that an issue has been found that…

Book now to visit the Railway 200 Inspiration train

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April 24, 2025
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Tickets can now be booked for visits to the exhibition train named Inspiration that will tour the UK later this year as part of the Railway 200 celebrations.

Subscription loyalty app to proivde discounts on Welsh train travel

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April 24, 2025
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Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched a new loyalty app that rewards passengers whenever they travel on the operator’s services.

North Yorkshire garden railway raises funds for charities

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April 24, 2025
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A private railway and gardens in North Yorkshire is reopening to the public again on this year’s early spring bank holiday on Sunday, 4th May.