Alex Bestwick
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From the archive: “The Big Four” of the New Railway Era
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First published 100 years ago this year, this article reported on the changes that came about following the grouping of 120 small companies into four big companies – and coined the nickname “The Big Four”!
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January 2024
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Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts.
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Government sets target to grow rail freight 75% by 2050
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Transport Secretary Mark Harper has set an “ambitious” target to grow rail freight by at least 75% by 2050.
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2023: A year in review on Britain’s railways
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HS2 scrapped, ticket office closures, rail strikes and Flying Scotsman’s centenary – it’s been quite the year. Join us as we take a look back over 2023’s biggest stories in the world of British railways.
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January 2024
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Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the January issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.
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Flying Scotsman to see out centenary year at Locomotion museum
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The famous locomotive will end its centenary year with a visit to the Locomotion museum in Shildon.
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Most and least used railway stations in Britain revealed
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The most used station recorded 80.4 million entries and exits while the least used recorded only 34.
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Accurascale reveal first look at decorated 16 tonner samples
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Accurascale have revealed first looks at samples for their upcoming and highly anticipated 16 ton mineral wagon range.
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Proto-railway station pub and railway footbridge among new Historic England listings
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A number of significant places in the history of England’s railways have been added to the National Heritage List for England 2023.
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Rail services disrupted by fourth electric wire failure in nine days
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Train services have been disrupted following the fourth major issue with overhead electric wires on Britain’s railways in nine days.
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