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Police U-turn on controversial railway station bike theft policy
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A police policy not to investigate thefts of bikes left at railway stations for longer than two hours has been reversed.
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Disruption from landslip which left rail tracks hanging mid-air to last until mid-February
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Disruption from a landslip in Surrey which left a railway line hanging in mid-air will last until the middle of next month.
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Flooding closes several railway lines
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National Rail Enquiries said a number of railway lines are closed because of flooding.
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Blind man secures compensation after falling onto train tracks
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A blind student who fell onto train tracks after an assistance service failed to meet him has been awarded £18,000 in compensation.
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East Lancashire Railway and Network Rail sign new partnership
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East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has partnered with Network Rail to reduce waste and costs by reusing rail materials from the national network on heritage lines.
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Rail industry backs Samaritans Brew Monday campaign
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Organisations across the rail industry came together to celebrate Brew Monday, Samaritans annual campaign.
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Inside Track Railway Holidays’ 2026 programme
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Inside Track Railway Holidays is shaping up for a standout year, with its 2026 itinerary promising one of the operator’s most varied and enticing programmes to date. A carefully curated selection of UK and European railway holidays is planned, combining classic rail travel with memorable destinations and relaxed, well-paced itineraries. Among the highlights is the…
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The Alpine Belle: A Luxury Steam Train Journey Through the Heart of the Alps
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A new nine-day luxury steam train holiday is set to take rail enthusiasts deep into the heart of Europe’s most spectacular mountain scenery when The Alpine Belle departs in June 2026. Operated by Belle Trains, specialists in curated steam railway holidays, the tour runs from 4–12 June 2026 and combines four days of mainline steam,…
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Caledonian Sleeper makes first departure from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands
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Caledonian Sleeper made its first service departure from Birmingham International on Thursday night.
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Eurostar celebrates 400 million passengers
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Eurostar gave its 400 millionth passenger a first class upgrade and complimentary bottle of champagne.
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