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Manchester’s Christmas model railway exhibition to celebrate century anniversary

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December 12, 2025
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This weekend’s Manchester Model Railway Exhibition will celebrate a century of the Manchester Model Railway Society. In March 1925, the society was formed and became…

Last few spaces remain for Bedfordshire railway’s Santa Specials

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December 12, 2025
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There are only a few spaces remaining for the upcoming Santa Specials at the Fancott Miniature Railway in Bedfordshire. Santa Specials will take place on…

Two steam locomotives to feature on Bath Christmas train tomorrow

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December 12, 2025
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Two steam locomotives will feature on the train to the Bath Christmas Markets tomorrow (12th December 2025).

South Wales Metro System is 99% electrified

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December 12, 2025
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99% of the South Wales Metro System is now able to run electric trains

Trial begins of free Wi-Fi on Newcastle’s Metro

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December 11, 2025
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On Monday, 8th December, the Tyne and Wear Metro started a three-month trial of free Wi-FI at its Central Station in Newcastle city centre.

Shakespeare Express services to return in 2026

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December 11, 2025
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Steam-hauled services between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon will again run in 2026 along the Shakespeare Line and the Chiltern main line.

Road realignment allows work to continue on constructing HS2 green tunnel

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December 10, 2025
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The B4525 road near Greatworth in Northamptonshire has been realigned to enable construction of the next stage of the longest green tunnel on HS2.

Great Central Railway announce disposal of steam locomotive 45491

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December 10, 2025
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The Great Central Railway are arranging the sale of LMS Black 5 No. 45491, which is based at the railway.

Mozambique locomotive arrives in Aberystwyth to join Collection X

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December 10, 2025
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The Vale of Rheidol Railway has welcomed another locomotive for Collection X, which is based at the railway.

New operator announced for London Overground

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December 10, 2025
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Next year, a new operator will take over from Arriva Rail London to operate the London Overground network.