The darkest episode in the history of world railways undoubtedly centres around the role they were forced to play in the transport of civilians to Nazi death camps during the Second World War.
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Sam Hewitt is the Digital Editor of The Railway Hub. Sam has a Journalism degree from the University of Lincoln. When he’s not writing about railways he can be found at Keepmoat Stadium, supporting his beloved League One football team Doncaster Rovers.
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World War One memorial relocated to Bangor railway station
The relocation of a memorial to 16 railway workers who died serving in World War One was formally re-dedicated at Bangor railway station on 24 January.
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Your Gallery | LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa
Kelvin has sent in this brilliant photo of LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa.
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UK railway news round-up
After warnings for the bosses of HS2 from the Wildlife Trusts last time out, this week a leaked government review has revealed HS2 could cost up to £106bn.
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South Western Railway workers vote to continue strikes in guards dispute
Workers on South Western Railway have voted to continue taking strike action in the long-running dispute over guards on trains.
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Great Central Railway to restore Thornbury Castle
Unrestored Collett ‘Castle’ No. 7027 Thornbury Castle is to be restored for operation at the Great Central Railway (GCR) following its sale to a private buyer by Jonathan Jones-Pratt.
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Veterans railcard for cheaper train fares to launch on Armistice Day
A new railcard offering discounted train tickets for military veterans will be launched later this year, the government has announced.
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South Western Railway franchise ‘not sustainable in the long term’
South Western Railway finances indicate the franchise is “not sustainable in the long term”, according to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
Read more Network Rail being investigated for ‘poor performance’
Network Rail is being investigated over its poor performance on routes used by train operators Northern and TransPennine Express.
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The year Flying Scotsman & Tornado ran at the same time…
2016 was the first time No. 60103 Flying Scotsman was running at the same time as new-build Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado.
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