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UK railway news round-up

It’s been a busy week for railway news. HS2 has been confirmed, Storm Ciara has been and gone, Storm Dennis is just around the corner and Transpennine Express is setting a new improvement target. Here’s this week’s round-up:
Scrap dealers targeted as railway metal thefts cost taxpayers £1.4m

Scrap yards in Greater Manchester are being visited by Network Rail and the British Transport Police to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal.
Passengers warned of rail disruptions as Storm Dennis approaches

Following Storm Ciara last weekend, Storm Dennis is forecast to hit Britain this Saturday and Sunday.
Didcot’s Saint to star in Severn Valley Railway spring steam gala

Didcot Railway Centre’s GWR Saint class locomotive No. 2999 Lady of Legend is to make its debut at the Severn Valley Railway spring steam gala
TransPennine Express set target for major improvement by Northern leaders

Transport for the North has set struggling train operator TransPennine Express a public target to significantly improve its performance.
Design concepts revealed for National Railway Museum’s Central Hall

The National Railway Museum has unveiled five shortlisted design concepts for the museum’s new Central Hall building – part of its £55m Vision 2025 development.
Political and business leaders react to HS2 announcement

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given the controversial (to say the least) High Speed rail project the green light this week.
Didcot Railway Centre gala to ‘deliver the goods’ this weekend

The new Didcot Railway Centre season opens this weekend (February 15-16) with the ‘Delivering The Goods’ steam and diesel gala event.

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UK railway news round-up

14th February 2020 Shannon Butcher

It’s been a busy week for railway news. HS2 has been confirmed, Storm Ciara has been and gone, Storm Dennis is just around the corner and Transpennine Express is setting a new improvement target. Here’s this week’s round-up:

Scrap dealers targeted as railway metal thefts cost taxpayers £1.4m

14th February 2020 Shannon Butcher

Scrap yards in Greater Manchester are being visited by Network Rail and the British Transport Police to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal.

Passengers warned of rail disruptions as Storm Dennis approaches

14th February 2020 Shannon Butcher

Following Storm Ciara last weekend, Storm Dennis is forecast to hit Britain this Saturday and Sunday.

GWR Saint class No. 2999 Lady of Legend will look the part at the head of the Severn Valley Railway's GWR carriages. The 4-6-0 is seen here in action at the Didcot Railway Centre. CHARLIE JACKSON

Didcot’s Saint to star in Severn Valley Railway spring steam gala

13th February 2020 Gareth Evans

Didcot Railway Centre’s GWR Saint class locomotive No. 2999 Lady of Legend is to make its debut at the Severn Valley Railway spring steam gala

Transport for the North has set struggling train operator TransPennine Express a public target to significantly improve its performance.

TransPennine Express set target for major improvement by Northern leaders

13th February 2020 Sam Hewitt

Transport for the North has set struggling train operator TransPennine Express a public target to significantly improve its performance.

Design concepts revealed for National Railway Museum

Design concepts revealed for National Railway Museum’s Central Hall

13th February 2020 Sam Hewitt

The National Railway Museum has unveiled five shortlisted design concepts for the museum’s new Central Hall building – part of its £55m Vision 2025 development.

Inside Track: The complete holiday experience

14th February 2020 Shannon Butcher

Inside Track holidays represent a comprehensive touring experience…

PTG Tours: Comfort, enjoyment, leisure

14th February 2020 Shannon Butcher

Celebrating 21 years this well-established UK based company offer “general interest rail, nature and culture.”

Closer look at Heljan’s Class 07 dock shunters

12th February 2020 Sam Hewitt

Nigel Burkin takes a look at Heljan’s second batch of the popular Class 07 Southampton dock shunters, including a nicely weathered version.

Why does snow stop trains running?

10th February 2020 Shannon Butcher

In years gone by the UK has faced some relatively heavy snowfall, leaving passengers asking the question: Why does snow stop trains running?

The Railway Magazine cover

February 2020 issue on sale!

4th February 2020 Sam Hewitt

Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.

Rail Express cover

What’s inside our February issue?

20th January 2020 Sam Hewitt

We have the FULL list of non-compliant stock as PRM deadline passes, plus discover the gas turbine story. There’s this and more in the February 2020 edition of Rail Express magazine!

Heritage Railway cover

Inside Issue 263 of Heritage Railway…

20th January 2020 Sam Hewitt

We cover the story that the Weardale and Dartmoor Lines are being offered for sale, plus ‘Brighton Belle’ is ready for a 2020 comeback.

The Railway Magazine cover

December issue on sale!

5th December 2019 Sam Hewitt

Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.