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Competition: Win a copy of Rail Freight: Yorkshire and North East England by Paul Shannon

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February 19, 2026
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Details on how to enter the competition are below.

Dapol announces N Gauge Brush Type 2s

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February 19, 2026
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The development team at Dapol has approved four production samples of its upcoming release of Brush Type 2 Class 33 diesel-electric locomotives.

Seven new railway stations to be built in Wales under new plans

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February 18, 2026
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New plans are being announced today (18th February) that will see plans for the construction of seven new railway stations in Wales announced.

Watch: Taking a ride on Alstom’s Test Track at Derby!

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February 18, 2026
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Whilst we were visiting Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works for the CrossCountry Voyager launch, we were invited to have a ride on the Test Track…

Watch: Taking a ride on Alstom’s Test Track at Derby!

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February 18, 2026
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Whilst we were visiting Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works for the CrossCountry Voyager launch, we were invited to have a ride on the Test Track…

Charity rail tour from North to South Wales

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February 18, 2026
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On Saturday, 25th April, the Branch Line Society is running the “Gerald of Wales / Y Gerallt Gymro” special train from Holyhead to Swansea.

Class 143 set for new livery with Pioneer Provincial project

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February 17, 2026
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Heritage Traction Preservation have announced a new Pioneer Provincial project that will see their Class 143 restored.

Class 143 set for new livery with Pioneer Provincial project

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February 17, 2026
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Heritage Traction Preservation have announced a new Pioneer Provincial project that will see their Class 143 restored.

Man kicked and punched in the head on Elizabeth Line train as CCTV images release

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February 17, 2026
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The British Transport Police are investigating an assault on an Elizabeth Line train and have released CCTV images to assist their investigation. At around 03:15…

Scottish railway line closed as emergency services attend incident

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February 16, 2026
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The emergency services are attending an incident in Scotland, which has closed the line to Glasgow. All lines between Carstairs / Lanark and Glasgow Central…