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Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced temporary changes to its services this week following forecasts of extreme temperatures across North Wales. Following discussions between the railway’s operations, engineering and safety teams, the decision has been taken to cancel Heritage Railcar services scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The railway has stressed that the decision has…
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Nostalgic ‘Roads to Rail’ steam rally moves to bigger location
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A nostalgic three-day ‘Roads to Rail’ steam rally and family weekend will move to a larger field close to Norden station and Purbeck Park for its sixth annual event.
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The Flying Scotsman visit is a flying success
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The East Lancashire Railway was excited to welcome the legendary Flying Scotsman back onto its track for an array of unique experiences at the beginning of June. Ever since the railway played a key role in her historic restoration, she has held a special place in the heart of the ELR. Her occasional visits are…
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Railway Gears Up for Biggest Ever Classic Transport Weekend
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is preparing for its biggest ever Classic Transport Weekend on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, with close to 400 classic vehicles set to descend on Glyndyfrdwy Station for what promises to be one of the largest heritage transport gatherings in North Wales. Visitors can expect an extraordinary display of…
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Major disruption to rail services due to hot weather
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Train passengers are suffering major disruption as operators slash services in response to an extreme weather alert.
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Eight remain in critical condition after train crash
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Eight people remain in a critical condition after a train crash near Bedford that killed one person.
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Tributes pour in for train driver killed in crash as experts work to reopen line
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Tributes have poured in for a train driver who was killed in a crash near Bedford as crews continued work to reopen the railway line. Shaun Burton, 60, died when the East Midlands Railway (EMR) train he was driving collided into the back of another on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday. His…
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Deluxe Materials launches Decal Sure-Set for flawless model transfers
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Deluxe Materials announces Decal Sure-Set BD86 — a professional decal setting solution designed to ensure precise placement and a flawless finish. Applied before the decal, Decal Sure-Set breaks surface tension to create a smooth liquid film, allowing decals to glide easily into position while improving adhesion and reducing silvering. This enables fast, accurate placement, even on complex surfaces or delicate…
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Take your passion to the great outdoors with garden railway modelling
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Railway modelling is a rich, creative and varied hobby — and for those with the space and the passion to take things outside, there are few more satisfying ways to enjoy it than with a garden railway. A garden railway combines the enjoyment of model trains with the creativity of outdoor landscaping, giving modellers the…
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CrossCountry told to improve after being ranked Britain’s worst train operator
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Train operator CrossCountry has been told to improve after receiving the worst score in a new passenger survey.
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