The 1925-built icon has been the subject of a thorough restoration by the Great Western Society since it was repatriated from Australia in 2000
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Network Rail fined £10,000 for allowing trains on storm-damaged viaduct
Network Rail has been fined £10,000 for allowing trains to travel at more than 100mph over a storm-damaged viaduct on the West Coast Main Line.
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Transport Secretary urges people to consider avoiding Christmas travel
People should consider not travelling by train at Christmas due to the rail network’s “limitations”, Transport Secretary Grants Shapps has said.
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Warning over ‘critical’ shortage of skilled railway workers
The UK rail industry faces a critical shortage of skilled workers, putting the success of major new projects at risk, a new report has warned.
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Free rail travel for domestic abuse survivors extended
Free rail travel for people fleeing from domestic abuse in the UK has been extended until the end of March next year.
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Laser and drone technology recreates Ribblehead viaduct
Laser scanners and drones have been used to map every inch of the iconic Ribblehead viaduct as part of a major restoration project to secure its future for passengers and tourists.
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PREVIEW: December edition of Steam Days magazine
Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts.
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Avanti West Coast scraps Friday morning peak restrictions
Friday morning peak restrictions for long-distance train journeys on the West Coast Main Line have been scrapped.
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Train driver ‘distracted by coronavirus lockdown texts’ in Worcestershire crash
A train driver distracted by text messages about coronavirus restrictions caused a rail crash involving an 85mph passenger service, an investigation has found.
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PREVIEW: December edition of Rail Express magazine
The Midland Pullman HST breaks cover and reveals a classic retro livery! Plus, grab a FREE 2021 Rail Express Calendar inside the new December edition.
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