Alex Bestwick
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44 percent of trains delayed or cancelled in first half of 2023
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More than two out of five train services in Britain during the first half of the year were delayed, new figures show.
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The Talyllyn Railway: powered by volunteers
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The Talyllyn Railway is a historic heritage railway located in Tywyn, Mid Wales. Of global importance, it holds the distinction of being the world’s first preserved railway, paving the way for the preservation and restoration of many other historic railways around the world.
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From the archive: Harry Potter – How the rail scenes were filmed
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This exclusive behind-the-scenes report by James Shuttleworth was first published in The Railway Magazine in January 2002.
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Hundreds gather at demonstration against rail ticket office closures
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Hundreds gathered outside Downing Street as part of a demonstration against plans to close ticket offices in railway stations on Thursday.
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Police officer hit by train while helping distressed man dies
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A police officer who was hit by a train while trying to save a distressed man on the tracks has died, Nottinghamshire Police said.
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Rail supply firm workers start four-day strike action
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Engineers, clerical and production staff at a railway supply company will start a four-day strike on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.
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From the archive: Liverpool Street, Great Eastern Railway
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By Scott Damant, General Manager’s Office, Great Eastern Railway. First published November 1899.
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Police officer hit by train while helping man on tracks
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A police officer is in a serious condition after being hit by a train while trying to save a distressed man who was on the tracks.
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More than 460,000 respond to consultation on rail ticket office closures
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More than 460,000 people have responded to a consultation on controversial plans to close most railway ticket offices in England, it has been revealed.
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Two more guest locos join SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala line-up
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The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that USATC No 2253 ‘Omaha’ and BR 2MT 2-6-2T No. 41312 will join the line-up of its Autumn Steam Gala next month.
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