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Virtual railways: How simulation helps train the next generation of rail workers
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Virtual reality is becoming an increasingly important part of how the railway industry trains its workforce.
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Danish steam: an ocean apart
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The Nene Valley Railway‘s Frichs F 0-6-0T No. 656 returned to service in January 2024. More than 400 miles away, one of its classmates was also emerging from overhaul, as Phil Barnes discovers.
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Make the most of dining on your rail journey
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Dining on a railway journey can be one of the highlights of travel, offering an opportunity to enjoy meals while taking in scenic views and experiencing the charm of railway carriages. Whether you’re embarking on a long-distance ride, enjoying a railtour or taking a relatively short trip, the dining experience can be enjoyable and memorable.…
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Essential items to pack for a comfortable overnight train trip
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Embarking on an overnight train journey can be a wonderful and unique way to travel. Whether you’re heading on a scenic trip through the countryside or simply need to get from one end of the country to another, travelling across a continent, or between countries, the experience offers comfort, flexibility and a chance to enjoy…
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Railway firsts before the Stockton & Darlington Railway
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As the year of celebrations marks 200 years since the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825, Dr Joseph Brennan details the pre-S&DR railway ‘firsts’.
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A tour of Britain’s engine sheds, past and present
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Engine sheds are the beating heart of our heritage railways, and so often are the hidden jewels in their crowns, reports John Titlow in words and pictures.
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Must-do activities for a special rail experience
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Travel by rail offers a unique experience, providing scenic views, ample time to relax and a change of pace from other forms of transportation.
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Bring live train information to your home with a UK Departure Board!
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Available in 3 sizes to display real time information for your local station or indeed any station – train, tram, bus or tube in the UK. Each board is designed and built in Britain with the ability to perform real station announcements. We use a variety of data sources to accurately show what is scheduled…
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PTG Tours: Escorted holidays by rail in 2025
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Celebrating 27 years in 2025 this well-established UK based company offer “general interest rail, nature and culture” and a separate programme of “enthusiast” holidays from the UK using rail travel as a theme. Comfort, enjoyment, leisurely days and friendship are the secrets of their success. They specialise in countries and areas not covered by other…
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How a former railway tunnel became the world’s longest indoor vehicle test track
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Nick Pigott visits a former Great Central Railway tunnel that has been repurposed as the world’s longest indoor vehicle test track.
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