Volunteers at Swanage Railway have produced two fundraising videos which give a real insight into the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the award-winning heritage railway.
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Author: Sam Hewitt
Sam Hewitt is the Digital Content Editor at Mortons Media Group. Sam has a Journalism degree from the University of Lincoln. When he’s not writing about engines he can be found at Keepmoat Stadium, supporting his beloved League One football team Doncaster Rovers.
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Which are Britain’s top 10 steam engines?
Which are Britain’s top 10 steam engines? Compare the history and performance of the 10 biggest working main line engines in roughly chronological order of the introduction of the class.
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YOU can name the new East Midlands Railway Class 810 fleet
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a competition to name its new Intercity Class 810 bi-mode trains.
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Behind the scenes at Long Rock
Last year, Great Western Railway staged an open day at Long Rock depot, Penzance in April, raising money for the Penlee Lifeboat station and the RNLI.
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Railway workers rescue couple’s missing dog after four-day search
A couple has been reunited with their much-loved missing pet dog after a four-day search of the railway in Cheshire.
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UK railway news roundup
As more people start to return to work, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that face coverings will be made compulsory on public transport from June 15. But is that enough to protect commuters from the spread of coronavirus?
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Face coverings to be compulsory on public transport from June 15
From 15 June, face coverings on public transport in England will be compulsory to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as more people go back
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Police close case of rail worker Belly Mujinga’s COVID-19 death
No further action will be taken in relation to the death of Belly Mujinga, who contracted COVID-19 after being spat at while on duty at London Victoria.
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Tube stations begin phased return
More London Underground stations will begin reopening from Monday as lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted.
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Win a year-long subscription to Heritage Railway!
We’ve teamed up with Heritage Railway magazine to offer you the chance to win a 13 issue subscription – worth £45! You could have a copy of Heritage Railway landing on your doorstep every four weeks!
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