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Steam locomotive 34046 Braunton to visit Bath this Wednesday

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April 14, 2026
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34046 Braunton will haul a Steam Dreams Excursion this Wednesday, 13th April 2026, and will head to Bath Spa. The tour starts at Ipswich with…

Book Review: Tracks – A Journey Through Metro-land by Kevin J. Last

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April 14, 2026
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This book describes the rise of the area alongside the Metropolitan Railway known as Metro-land, which was made famous by Sir John Betjeman.

New technique leaves Pendolino windscreens spotless

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April 13, 2026
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Alstom and cleaning contractor OCS have developed a solution to clean the windscreens of its Pendolino fleet by hand at its Glasgow Traincare Centre.

Leicestershire heritage railway announces Diesel Gala guest

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April 13, 2026
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The Great Central Railway has announced the final guest locomotive for its Spring Diesel Gala later this month.

Leicestershire heritage railway announces Diesel Gala guest

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April 13, 2026
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The Great Central Railway has announced the final guest locomotive for its Spring Diesel Gala later this month.

Stadler to install communication-based train control in Swiss city Basel

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April 12, 2026
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Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler is to equip trams in Basel in Switzerland with the communication-based train control system NOVA Pro.

Stadler to install communication-based train control in Swiss city Basel

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April 12, 2026
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Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler is to equip trams in Basel in Switzerland with the communication-based train control system NOVA Pro.

Great Western Railway weekend at Essex railway

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April 12, 2026
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The Epping Ongar Railway has released more details about its upcoming gala to be held on the weekend of Friday, 17th to Sunday, 19th April 2026.

Alstom wins two gongs at Young Rail Professionals Awards 2026

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April 11, 2026
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Railway vehicle manufacturer Alstom has picked up two gongs at the Young Rail Professionals (YRP) Awards 2026 – one for a long-serving employee, and the other for The Greatest Gathering.

Alstom wins two gongs at Young Rail Professionals Awards 2026

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April 11, 2026
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Railway vehicle manufacturer Alstom has picked up two gongs at the Young Rail Professionals (YRP) Awards 2026 – one for a long-serving employee, and the other for The Greatest Gathering.