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A Narrow Gauge railway under south London
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Keith Fender reports on the construction of the Northern Line extension to Battersea, which has necessitated the construction of a narrow gauge railway under south London – albeit a temporary one. MAJOR tunnelling projects are normally accompanied by construction railways using locos designed for mining and tunnelling – by their nature these railways are temporary…
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A Narrow Gauge railway under south London
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Keith Fender reports on the construction of the Northern Line extension to Battersea, which has necessitated the construction of a narrow gauge railway under south London – albeit a temporary one. MAJOR tunnelling projects are normally accompanied by construction railways using locos designed for mining and tunnelling – by their nature these railways are temporary…
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Safeguarding on Transport: The RM backs public transport initiative to protect children at risk
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Readers are likely to be familiar with the work of the Railway Children charity in India and East Africa, helping and supporting vulnerable youngsters. Lesser known is the fact the charity now provides vital support for children in the UK under its Safeguarding on Transport programme. And this month a special RM charter will be…
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£370m upgrades for East London commuter lines
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Work is underway on a £25million scheme to transform London Overground’s Hackney Wick station in east London. Architects from Landolt Brown have drawn on the area’s industrial heritage and waterways to influence the design of the station’s new entrance and ticket. New stairs and two new lifts will significantly improve access to the revamped station…
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Podcast: Southern Steam Revival
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Editor Brian Sharpe and Steam newbie Ian Mills join Alex Lewczuk for another Railway Hub Podcast, featuring comment on photography, Darjeeling and Winston Churchill amongst many other delights.
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Podcast: The Great Goodbye
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Welcome to episode three of The Railway Hub podcast. In this episode, Alex Lewczuk speaks to Geoff Thompson, Brian Sharpe and Robin Jones about the hype surrounding the Great Goodbye at Locomotion – The National Railway Museum at Shildon. Plus an EXCLUSIVE interview with Tim Godfrey, grandson of the one and only Sir Nigel Gresley!…
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Podcast: East Coast Giants
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Welcome to episode two of The Railway Hub podcast. In this episode, Alex Anthony-Lewczuk speaks to Editor of Heritage Railway Robin Jones at Barrow Hill Roundhouse. Joining us to discuss the East Coast Giants is Tim Godfrey, grandson of the eminent Sir Nigel Gresley. Please send feedback to [email protected]
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Podcast: Settle and Carlisle
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Welcome to episode one of The Railway Hub podcast. In this episode, Deputy Editor of Heritage Railway Brian Sharpe along with Alex Anthony-Lewczuk and Geoff Thompson discuss the history of the Settle & Carlisle line. They are joined by Pete Shaw, Vice President of Friends of the Settle-Carlisle line. Please send feedback to [email protected]
