Alex Bestwick
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Our top Christmas steam train experiences for the whole family in 2023
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From Santa Specials to the Polar Express to a festive Gin Train for the adults, here’s our round up of the best heritage railway experiences for 2023.
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RMT members accept deal to end strike action
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Members of the RMT union have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal to end their long-running dispute over pay and conditions.
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Spate of track faults causes disruption for rail commuters
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Rail commuters suffered disruption on Thursday morning as a series of infrastructure failures affected several major routes.
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Jacobite service could be halted amid health & safety row
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The popular ‘Hogwarts Express’ service could be at the end of the line as it awaits a ruling after challenging a safety rule.
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How the Caledonian Railway Diesel Group is protecting its impressive diesel fleet
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The Caledonian Railway Diesel Group goes about its business with little fuss, but is responsible for an impressive collection of diesel locomotives, with the railway investing heavily in facilities to support ongoing restoration and maintenance. Andy Coward headed north to find out more.
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Book of the Week: Flying Scotsman – 100th Anniversary
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By Brian Sharpe & Robin Jones It has now been a century since arguably the most famous steam locomotive in history, No 1472 Flying Scotsman, left the Doncaster Works where it was made. It was the third of a class of steam locomotives that would eventually number 79 engines, and did not originally even carry…
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Lost toy monkey reunited with toddler after 600-mile rail adventure
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A lost monkey toy has been returned to its three-year-old owner after a 600-mile railway adventure.
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Belfast Grand Central Station to transform often forgotten area of city
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The opening of the new Grand Central Station will transform an often forgotten corner of Belfast city centre next year.
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TransPennine Express unveil livery raising awareness for men’s mental health
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TransPennine Express gave one of its trains new livery to encourage passengers “it’s okay to talk” for International Men’s Day.
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£48m awarded to improve Penistone railway line
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The Government has announced £48 million in funding to upgrade the Penistone line from Huddersfield to Sheffield.
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