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£238,000 grant awarded to Stockton and Darlington Railway

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January 21, 2025
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In its two hundredth year, the Stockton & Darlington Railway has won Lottery funding to help secure its future.

Book Review: Locomotives of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway: A Definitive Survey 1854-1966 by Tim Hillier-Graves

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January 21, 2025
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This book from the publisher’s ‘Locomotive Portfolios’ series describes both the locomotives of the Somerset & Dorset Railway but and its history.

47 more stations in south-east England to benefit from contactless ticketing

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January 20, 2025
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On Sunday, 2nd February, contactless ticketing will be available from an additional 47 stations across south-east England.

East Kent Railway offers discount for RailAdvent Plus Members in 2025

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January 20, 2025
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We are pleased to announce that the East Kent Railway have continued their discount for RailAdvent Plus Gold members for the 2025 season. The discount…

East Kent Railway offers discount for RailAdvent Plus Members in 2025

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January 20, 2025
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We are pleased to announce that the East Kent Railway have continued their discount for RailAdvent Plus Gold members for the 2025 season. The discount…

Network Rail helps Samaritans turn ‘Blue Monday’ into ‘Brew Monday’

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January 20, 2025
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Today, 20 January, Network Rail is supporting Samaritans’ Brew Monday campaign which urges people to take time out for a cuppa and a catch-up.

Progress report of restoration of Swanage Railway Trust 4TC ‘push-pull’ set

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January 20, 2025
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The Swanage Railway Trust has issued an update on progress with the restoration of its 4TC diesel push-pull set.

Major Disruption: London – Scotland railway line blocked near Newcastle

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January 20, 2025
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The East Coast Main Line is currently blocked near Newcastle due to an emergency incident. The incident has taken place between Darlington and Newcastle, and…

New Trial to Assess Bridge Strikes to be Pioneered in Grantham

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January 19, 2025
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Remote Monitoring Equipment will be fitted to Harlaxton Bridge on the East Coast Main Line at Grantham.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway to welcome steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas

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January 19, 2025
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that 45596 Bahamas will be visiting them in April 2025. The Jubilee loco, which will come to the…