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Severn Valley Railway to be assisted by Network Rail after devastating landslip

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February 4, 2025
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The Severn Valley Railway has said that Network Rail is to assist with investigation work following last week’s devastating landslip. Specialist geotechnical and infrastructure experts…

Drug dealer jailed after pulling emergency cord on North Wales train

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February 3, 2025
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The British Transport Police has confirmed that a drug delaer has been jailed after pulling the emergency cord on a train near Rhyl. Joyce Mukuna…

Accessibility improvements for Worcestershire railway station

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February 3, 2025
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This week sees the start of on-site preparations for access improvements at Barnt Green railway station. Three lifts are to be built at the station…

Book Review: Midland Railway & LMS 4-4-0 Locomotives: Their Design, Operation & Performance by David Maidment

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February 3, 2025
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This book is from the publisher’s “Locomotive Portfolios” series and describes all Midland Railway and LMS locomotives with a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement.

Four new-build steam locomotives to appear at Bluebell Railway gala

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February 3, 2025
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Next October, the Bluebell Railway is to celebrate Railway 200 with its own event celebrating locomotives that have been built since the end of steam.

RAIB release report into Norfolk train derailment

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February 3, 2025
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report into a train derailment at Roundham Heath in Norfolk. On the 6th February 2024, a Class…

Govia Thameslink Railway recycles old uniforms

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February 3, 2025
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Over the last year, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has recycled 620 sacks of old uniforms instead of sending them to landfill.

Update on steam locomotive 82045

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February 3, 2025
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The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust has issued an update on its efforts to build a new locomotive of the Riddles BR 3MT 2‑6‑2 82000 tank class.

German route Add-on released for Train Sim World 5

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February 2, 2025
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Dovetail Games has released the Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn: Mannheim – Kaiserslautern route in Germany for Train Sim World 5.

Eversholt Rail works with Primary Engineer in Kent schools

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February 2, 2025
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Rolling stock leasing company Eversholt Rail is to continue its work with ‘Primary Engineer‘, which teaches young children about engineering. Through the Primary Engineer Rail…