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Oyster card changes as Transport for London issues app update

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January 22, 2025
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Transport for London (TfL) has updated its TfL Go app, promising that it is easier for passengers to use.

Watch: Continuing our adventure at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

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January 21, 2025
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It’s Tuesday once again, and that means another look at one of our visits to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. We resume the action…

Consultation opens into complete redesign of Manchester railway station

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January 21, 2025
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On Monday, 20th January Network Rail started consultation on its plans to improve Manchester Oxford Road station.

Model Railway layout and trailer stolen off Cheshire motorway

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January 21, 2025
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The Wrenbury and District Model Railway Club has put an urgent appeal out to the public after a model railway layout and trailer was stolen off a Cheshire motorway last weekend.

£238,000 grant awarded to Stockton and Darlington Railway

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January 21, 2025
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In its two hundredth year, the Stockton & Darlington Railway has won Lottery funding to help secure its future.

Book Review: Locomotives of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway: A Definitive Survey 1854-1966 by Tim Hillier-Graves

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January 21, 2025
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This book from the publisher’s ‘Locomotive Portfolios’ series describes both the locomotives of the Somerset & Dorset Railway but and its history.

47 more stations in south-east England to benefit from contactless ticketing

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January 20, 2025
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On Sunday, 2nd February, contactless ticketing will be available from an additional 47 stations across south-east England.

East Kent Railway offers discount for RailAdvent Plus Members in 2025

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January 20, 2025
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We are pleased to announce that the East Kent Railway have continued their discount for RailAdvent Plus Gold members for the 2025 season. The discount…

East Kent Railway offers discount for RailAdvent Plus Members in 2025

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January 20, 2025
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We are pleased to announce that the East Kent Railway have continued their discount for RailAdvent Plus Gold members for the 2025 season. The discount…

Network Rail helps Samaritans turn ‘Blue Monday’ into ‘Brew Monday’

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January 20, 2025
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Today, 20 January, Network Rail is supporting Samaritans’ Brew Monday campaign which urges people to take time out for a cuppa and a catch-up.