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Investigation opened into fatal collision at Kent railway crossing

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July 30, 2025
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The RAIB has opened an investigation into a collision earlier this month between a train and a delivery van at a user-worked level crossing in Kent.

Betton Grange add-on in development for Train Simulator Classic

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July 30, 2025
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Precision Locomotive Developments is producing an add-on for Train Simulator Classic depicting GWR No. 6880 Betton Grange.

LNER runs special train for Oasis fans

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July 29, 2025
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Publicly-owned train operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) ran an Oasis-themed train service from Edinburgh to London ahead of last night’s concert by the band.

Children travel for £1 on North Tyneside railway during August

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July 29, 2025
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Throughout August, children can travel on the Stephenson Steam Railway in North Tyneside for just £1, with under 5s travelling for free.

Mainline and Greatest Gathering update on steam locomotive 60163 Tornado

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July 29, 2025
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The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has released news surrounding the mainline operation of 60163 Tornado. Tornado has been operating on the mainline since the spring,…

New-build diesel-electric LMS 10000 exhibits at the Greatest Gathering

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July 29, 2025
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The Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society (IDRS) has released details of the LMS 10000’s appearance at the ‘Greatest Gathering’.

South London Line Reopens After Tunnel Work

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July 28, 2025
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Network Rail, over the past 10 weeks, has been making repairs to the Blackheath tunnel.

Electrification of Greater Manchester railway line officially complete

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July 28, 2025
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This weekend saw the completion of the £100m electrification of the railway line between Wigan and Bolton.

Electrification of Greater Manchester railway line officially complete

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July 28, 2025
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This weekend saw the completion of the £100m electrification of the railway line between Wigan and Bolton.

Restored Replica to Feature at the Stockton and Darlington Railway 200 festival

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July 27, 2025
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The Stockton and Darlington Railway 200 festival, which is a week-long celebration and will centre around the newly restored replica of Locomotion No. 1.