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Manchester Metrolink line takes 700,000 journeys off the road

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November 28, 2025
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During the year 2024/25, the Metrolink Trafford Park line was responsible for people making early 700,000 fewer journeys by car or taxi.

Steam locomotive 45407 to haul Mince Pie Specials on Yorkshire railway line

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November 28, 2025
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45407 and 47714 to haul mince pie specials on the Wensleydale Railway in the run-up to New Year

Steam locomotive 45407 to haul Mince Pie Specials on Yorkshire railway line

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November 28, 2025
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45407 and 47714 to haul mince pie specials on the Wensleydale Railway in the run-up to New Year

Report released into Gloucestershire heritage railway collision

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November 28, 2025
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The RAIB has released a Safety Digest into a collision of a train with a footbridge on the Dean Forest Railway on 14 August.

Update released in Derbyshire based Class 47 locomotive

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November 28, 2025
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Midland Railway in Butterley, Derbyshire, has issued an update on its work on 47401 “North Eastern”.

Timetable change to see extra trains in North Wales

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November 28, 2025
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Transport for Wales is increasing the number of trains across its Wales and Borders network from the start of the new timetable on 14 December.

Fare increases announced for Nottingham tram system

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November 27, 2025
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Nottingham Express Transit has announced a number of price changes from 1st December, with fares increasing across the majority of the network. To incentivise passengers…

First refreshed Southeastern Class 376 train enters service

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November 27, 2025
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Southeastern has announced that the first refreshed Class 376 is now back in service. All 36 Class 376 trains will get a mid-life refresh, which…

Steam locomotive 34028 Eddystone to visit Bristol this Saturday

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November 27, 2025
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34028 Eddystone is to visit Bristol this Saturday (29th November) as it hauls The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express. Departing London Paddington at 08:13, the…

Opening Ceremony to start the festive season at Llangollen

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November 27, 2025
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony and band will open the 2025 festive running season at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway