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New ‘Together We Roll’ Wrap Unveiled on Avanti West Coast Train

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April 30, 2025
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A new train livery has been unveiled that celebrates the ethnicity of employees and communities across the Avanti West Coast network.

WATCH: Video highlights dangers of being distracted next to railway crossings

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April 30, 2025
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Network Rail has released CCTV footage that calls attention to the danger of pedestrian distractions on level crossings.

Blocked train sanders found as RAIB release interim report into fatal Mid-Wales train crash

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April 30, 2025
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released an interim report into the crash between two Transport for Wales Class 158 trains in Mid-Wales. The accident…

Yorkshire railway purchases steam locomotive

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April 30, 2025
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Hunslet 0-4-0T No. 1684 has been purchased by the Middleton Railway in Leeds.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Annouce Final Visiting Locomotives For Gala

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April 30, 2025
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) have announced their final three visiting steam locomotives for their upcoming Gala.

Northern train services affected by Bank Holiday work

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April 30, 2025
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Across the May bank holiday, most of Northern’s train services will be running as normal.

Network Rail signs £850m autumn and winter train contract

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April 29, 2025
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Network Rail has signed a 5-year deal with GB Railfreight to run Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs)

Eurostar responds to regulator’s report into capacity at Temple Mills International depot

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April 29, 2025
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In response to a report into capacity at the Temple Mills depot, Eurostar is calling for investment to allow an increase in international rail travel.

Manchester City Centre trams suspended after power-outage

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April 29, 2025
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Transport for Greater Manchester are advising passengers to plan ahead as trams are suspended on parts of the Metrolink due to a power outage. An…

Train named after British Rail manager to appear at Swanage Railway gala

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April 29, 2025
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One of the trains starring at the Swanage Railway’s Diesel Gala and Beer Festival will be Class 423 4VEP electric multiple unit No. 3417 Gordon Pettitt.