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Merry Christmas Everyone!

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December 25, 2025
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The RailAdvent team would like to wish our readers a very Merry Christmas. We hope that you all have an enjoyable day, and we would…

Christmas toy run brings smiles to children in Leeds hospital

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December 25, 2025
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Railway staff visited Leeds Children’s Hospital on Monday, 22nd December, to meet the young patients and hand out Chirstmas gifts.

Greater Manchester train derailment report released

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December 25, 2025
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A report into a freight train derailment in Greater Manchester has been released by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. The accident happened at around 11:25…

Volunteers at Swanage Railway stations win ten awards

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December 25, 2025
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Volunteers at the Swanage Railway in Dorset have won ten awards for floral and neighbourhood excellence in a regional competition,.

Alstom’s Cheshire works secures £20m contract

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December 24, 2025
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Alstom’s Crewe works has secured a £20 million contract to overhaul the bogies of Class 465 Networker electric multiple units (EMUs).

London Underground station reopens after accessibility work

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December 24, 2025
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Colindale station gains step-free access

35 local organisations receive grants from Transpennine Route Upgrade

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December 24, 2025
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Thirty-five local organisations along the TransPennine route have benefitted from grants from the Transpennine Route Upgrade Community Fund.

50% off train fares with Great Western Railway

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December 23, 2025
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Great Western Railway (GWR) is joining the trend for New Year Sales with 225,000 train tickets for sale at up to 50% off.

Seats available on empty stock train from Crewe to Euston in March

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December 23, 2025
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On 11th March 2026, Saphos Trains is making a limited number of seats available on an empty stock train between Crewe and London Euston.

Geopolymer stabilisation future-proofs south east London’s Blackheath Tunnel

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December 23, 2025
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Finland-based private company Geobear has revealed that it has completed major stabilisation and water-sealing works on Blackheath Tunnel in south east London.