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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

Guest authors
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.

Name chosen for new Bristol railway station

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April 20, 2026
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One of five new railway stations being built in Bristol has been officially named Bristol Brabazon.

Charity railtour visits Alstom Traincare Centres

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April 19, 2026
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A charity railtour has visited three of Alstom’s Traincare Centres.

Lumo’s tartan paraded in New York City

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April 19, 2026
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Train operator Lumo made its presence felt in New York with Scotland’s TikTok sensation Just The Brave modelling Lumo’s iconic tartan pattern.

Disruption to West Anglia services on early-May weekend

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April 19, 2026
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Greater Anglia train services will face disruption in early May due to station improvements on the West Anglia route,

ACMU Society move to the Essex heritage railway

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April 19, 2026
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The ACMU Society move to new premises in Essex and launches a new fundraising campaign

Staffordshire railway releases statement after train derailment

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April 18, 2026
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The Churnet Valley Railway has released a statement after a train derailed this morning. The incident happened at around 09:40 this morning (18th April 2026)…