Sam Hewitt

  • Enormous HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines set for 10-mile tunnel excavation

    Enormous HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines set for 10-mile tunnel excavation

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    HS2 reveal images of the first two completed giant Tunnel Boring Machines to be used in the first phase of the high speed rail project.

  • HS2 launches race for high voltage power supply systems

    HS2 launches race for high voltage power supply systems

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    Following on from the government’s green light for construction, HS2 have begun the search for contractors to deliver the high voltage power supply systems.

  • Unseen photos emerge of Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway

    Unseen photos emerge of Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway

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    Previously unseen photos of the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway have been unearthed, showing a fascinating glimpse into the history of the line.

  • A Lancashire half-century

    A Lancashire half-century

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    Mark Smithers reports on the West Lancashire Light Railway, a family-friendly operation which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary after starting from humble beginnings in 1967.  IN 1878, the standard-gauge West Lancashire Railway was opened from Southport to Hesketh Bank, with a through connection to Preston following in 1882. This line remained in use until…

  • Centuries old viaduct designed by George Stephenson to be restored

    Centuries old viaduct designed by George Stephenson to be restored

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    An 180-year-old viaduct designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson is undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration.

  • UK railway news roundup

    UK railway news roundup

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    This week we learn more about HS2’s new Curzon Street station. Plus North Yorkshire Moors Railway reveals their second phase of reopening.

  • Life after COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics

    Life after COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics

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    Life after COVID-19 investigates past epidemics and their aftermath, seeking to draw parallels with the world of today and examine how the world could look when this pandemic has finally receded.

  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway reveal second phase reopening plans

    North Yorkshire Moors Railway reveal second phase reopening plans

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    After a hugely successful opening weekend, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway has released plans for the second phase of reopening to the public.

  • PREVIEW: August edition of The Railway Magazine

    PREVIEW: August edition of The Railway Magazine

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    Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.

  • New HS2 station set to reduce carbon emissions by 55%

    New HS2 station set to reduce carbon emissions by 55%

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    The new HS2 Curzon Street station is set to reduce carbon emissions by an unprecedented 55%.

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