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Vale of Rheidol Railway gifts steam locomotive to fellow Welsh railway

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April 17, 2025
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The Vale of Rheidol has gifted 0-6-2T Conqueror to the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.

Network Rail Scotland release warning to drivers about the dangers of misusing private level crossings

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April 17, 2025
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Multiple cases of misusing a private level crossing have prompted Network Rail Scotland and British Transport Police to issue a safety message.

Brand new South Wales tram trains begin testing on electrified line

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April 17, 2025
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Transport for Wales is carrying out testing of its brand-new Class 398 CITYLINK electric tram-trains on the Valleys railway lines.

Steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman to visit the West Somerset Railway

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April 17, 2025
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World-famous locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is set to haul trains on the West Somerset Railway later this year. An agreement has been signed between the railway…

Retirement marks end of 48 years railway service for Northern manager

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April 17, 2025
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A manager with train operator Northern has retired after 48 years of service working on the railway.

Retirement marks end of 48 years railway service for Northern manager

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April 17, 2025
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A manager with train operator Northern has retired after 48 years of service working on the railway.

TransPennine Express brings smiles to passengers with Easter Egg giveaway

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April 16, 2025
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To brighten up customers’ journeys, from Monday, 14th to Thursday, 17th April, TransPennine Express is giving away Easter Eggs across its network.

Locomotive trust treasurer steps down after 60 years of service

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April 16, 2025
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On 13th April, Robin Jones retired as Treasurer of the Warwickshire Industrial Locomotive Preservation Trust after 60 years of voluntary service.

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…