The West Somerset Railway has confirmed it will reopen next month.
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PREVIEW: May issue of Railways Illustrated
Each issue of Railways Illustrated offers a comprehensive round-up of the latest news and topical events from the UK across the present-day railway, including heritage traction in operation on the main lines.
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Churnet Valley Railway reveals plans to reopen line to Leek
The Churnet Valley Railway has announced plans to reopen the line to Leek after more than 40 years.
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UK railway news roundup
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Colonel Stephens: Celebrating a light railway legend
The life and work of an ingenious engineer who inspired Britain’s preserved railway sector is celebrated in a new publication written by Heritage Railway magazine editor Robin Jones.
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Acton Main Line station to be made step-free as upgrades complete
Acton Main Line has become the latest Transport for London (TfL) station to become step-free after lifts and a new ticket hall opened to customers.
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Camilla praises station manager’s idea to help abuse survivors
The Duchess of Cornwall has praised former station manager Darren O’Brien for his “brilliant initiative” helping people escape abusive relationships by rail.
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Report shows ‘left behind neighbourhoods’ disconnected from jobs & public transport
People living in England’s “left behind neighbourhoods” (LBNs) are disconnected from essential services due to poor public transport and low car ownership, according to a new report.
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East Lancashire Railway reveals Flying Scotsman return
The East Lancashire Railway has revealed that Ex-LNER A3 No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be hauling trains this summer.
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Severn Valley Railway’s 1940s weekend to return this summer
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced the return of its Step Back to the 1940s weekend this summer.
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