Alex Bestwick
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How the writer of new BBC thriller ‘Nightsleeper’ made a fictional train feel real
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BAFTA-winning writer of new BBC series Nightsleeper Nick Leather talks to Alex Bestwick about designing a fictional rail service, playing with train sets at work, and getting the real voices of familiar rail station announcements involved.
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September 2024
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The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new September issue is out now!
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Railcard discount to be reduced
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Railcard holders could find themselves paying a little more than previously as train operators prepare to trim railcard discounts later this month.
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Weekend strikes by train drivers called off after talks
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A series of planned weekend strikes by train drivers on LNER have been called off following “constructive” talks.
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York’s original railway station to open to public for one weekend only
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The former railway station will be among a number of York buildings opening to visitors in October.
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Trains return to Great Central Railway in Nottinghamshire!
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Passengers will be able to board trains at the Great Central Railway (Nottingham)’s Ruddington site and travel towards the main line for the first time since the pandemic.
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Rail passengers warned over bank holiday disruptions
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People embarking on August bank holiday getaways in England and Wales are being warned over rail disruption due to engineering work.
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A visit to Didcot Railway Centre
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Gareth Evans visits Didcot Railway Centre and learns about the latest motive power developments at the Oxfordshirehome of the Great Western Society.
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Public invited to help weave new London Overground sign
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A textile version of a new London Overground sign will be created at public weaving sessions, Transport for London (TfL) has announced.
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Train drivers to vote on pay offer aimed at ending long-running dispute
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Train drivers will vote on a multi-year pay offer aimed at ending their long-running dispute, it has been announced. The offer is for 5% for 2019 to 2022, 4.75% for 2022 to 2024 and a further 4.5% for 2024 to 2025, according to Aslef. Aslef said the offer was made in talks at the Department…
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