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Start-up raises €2 million towards new night trains across Europe

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April 22, 2026
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Nox Mobility has raised €2 million towards introducing a new generation of trains for night travel across Europe.

Heritage railway hosts exhibition of infrastructure plant

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April 22, 2026
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The Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway recently hosted a exhibition of railway track maintenance equipment.

Govia Thameslink Railway contributes £3.2bn to UK Economy

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April 22, 2026
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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has published figures which it claims show that it contributed £3.2 billion to the UK economy in 2025 and supported 40,000 jobs.

Welsh railway gala to feature an American-style 2-6-2 steam locomotive

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April 21, 2026
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One of the stars at the Fairbourne Railway’s Steam and Diesel Gala over the late-May bank holiday will be an American-style steam locomotive, No. 24.

Welsh railway gala to feature an American-style 2-6-2 steam locomotive

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April 21, 2026
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One of the stars at the Fairbourne Railway’s Steam and Diesel Gala over the late-May bank holiday will be an American-style steam locomotive, No. 24.

Feasibility Study submitted to reopen Derbyshire railway line

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April 21, 2026
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A feasibility study into the proposed reopening of the Peaks and Dales Line has been submitted for review to the Department for Transport (DfT).

Investigation launched into Manchester Piccadilly derailment

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April 21, 2026
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB has set out the investigation it will be carrying out into the derailment of a Metrolink tram in Manchester last month.

Book Review: Tanfield Railway in Colour – The Preservation Years by Henry Elliott and Dave Hewitt

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April 21, 2026
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This book presents stunning photographs and informative captions of the parts of the Tanfield Waggonway preserved as a heritage railway.

Book Review: Tanfield Railway in Colour – The Preservation Years by Henry Elliott and Dave Hewitt

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April 21, 2026
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This book presents stunning photographs and informative captions of the parts of the Tanfield Waggonway preserved as a heritage railway.

Trains ready for testing if new Marchwood and Southampton to London service is approved

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April 20, 2026
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A decision is expected soon by the Office of Rail and Road for Alliance Rail’s proposed new service from Marchwood to Southampton and London Waterloo.