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Derbyshire town has special cause to celebrate Railway 200

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April 16, 2025
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Chesterfield has a special reason to celebrate Railway 200 as George Stephenson, the ‘Father of the Railways’, is buried there.

First upgraded East Midlands Railway Class 170 enters service

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April 16, 2025
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The first train has entered service in East Midlands Railway’s £23 million programme to refurbish and upgrade its Class 170 fleet that operates regional services…

Train windows smashed and attempted arson as East Lancashire Railway hit by vandals

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April 16, 2025
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The East Lancashire Railway say that they have been hit by a serious act of vandalism. On the 12th and 13th April 2025, vandals hit…

Chiltern Railways extends contract with Knorr-Bremse to maintain its HVAC systems

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April 16, 2025
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Knorr-Bremse has secured a five year extension to its contract with Chiltern Railways to maintain the HVAC systems on its rolling stock.

ScotRail issues travel advice for travel to Scottish Cup semi finals

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April 15, 2025
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ScotRail will be implementing its well-established travel arrangements for this weekend’s Scottish Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

Cumbrian locomotive returns to Scotland after successful sale

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April 15, 2025
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A redundant locomotive at Sellafield in Cumbria has been sold to Brodie Engineering in Kilmarnock. The plan for the locomotive is to be used at…

Steam locomotive 6046 to visit the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

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April 15, 2025
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The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway has announced that S160 No. 6046 will be visiting them for the summer season. 6046 is a USA S160…

Book Review: Roaming the West Coast Rails by Derek Cross

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April 15, 2025
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In this book, Derek Cross takes a journey along the West Coast route illustrating trains in many settings from the steam age through to modern traction.

Deltic locomotive to visit Yorkshire railway alongside Class 50

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April 15, 2025
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced two visitors for it upcoming Diesel Gala, set to take place between the 12th and 15th June 2025.…

Miniature marvels to go on show at the Severn Valley Railway

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April 15, 2025
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During the early Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the Severn Valley Railway will hold an exhibition of 25 model railway displays at The Engine House.