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Timetable change to see extra trains in North Wales

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November 28, 2025
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Transport for Wales is increasing the number of trains across its Wales and Borders network from the start of the new timetable on 14 December.

Fare increases announced for Nottingham tram system

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November 27, 2025
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Nottingham Express Transit has announced a number of price changes from 1st December, with fares increasing across the majority of the network. To incentivise passengers…

First refreshed Southeastern Class 376 train enters service

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November 27, 2025
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Southeastern has announced that the first refreshed Class 376 is now back in service. All 36 Class 376 trains will get a mid-life refresh, which…

Steam locomotive 34028 Eddystone to visit Bristol this Saturday

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November 27, 2025
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34028 Eddystone is to visit Bristol this Saturday (29th November) as it hauls The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express. Departing London Paddington at 08:13, the…

Opening Ceremony to start the festive season at Llangollen

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November 27, 2025
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony and band will open the 2025 festive running season at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway

Increased fare income means less government subsidy for the railways

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November 27, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road has announced that in the last year, the subsidy the railways receive from the government has decreased,

Severe disruption expected for Gatwick Airport trains

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November 27, 2025
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There will be severe disruption to train services Gatwick Airport and the Sussex coast next Sunday, 30th November.

Update on Gresley’s oldest steam locomotive as overhaul approaches completion

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November 27, 2025
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The Sir Nigel Gresley Society has given a further update on the overhaul of the oldest surviving locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, after it passed its steam test at the workshops of the North Norfolk Railway (NNR) at Weybourne.

Class 142 Pacer Add-on for Train Sim World 6 now on sale

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November 27, 2025
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Dovetail Games has announced that an Add-on of a Class 142 Pacer in Transport for Wales (TfW) livery for Train Sim World 6 is now on sale.

Bachmann announce arrivals before Christmas

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November 26, 2025
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Model manufacturer Bachmann has revealed the new releases that it expects to arrive between now and Christmas.