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Special ‘Sunflower Train’ marks reopening of Severn Beach line after engineering work
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A special ‘Sunflower Train’ celebrated connection, creativity, and community along the Severn Beach line in Bristol on Friday morning.
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Thameslink to upgrade ‘ironing board’ seats for a more comfy commute
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Thameslink will upgrade seats likened to “ironing boards” to comfier alternatives across all of its trains, the Department of Transport (DfT) has said.
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Peak Rail prepares for action-packed Mixed Traffic Gala
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Peak Rail will stage its Mixed Traffic Gala over the weekend of September 19-20, bringing together steam and diesel traction for two days of intensive heritage railway action. The Derbyshire heritage line says the event will feature locomotives from its home fleet alongside a special visiting engine, with passenger and freight trains running throughout the…
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MBE Fabrications changes ownership as founder Mel Burrell prepares to retire
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MBE Fabrications Limited, the specialist manufacturer behind Premier Pits and Premier Substructures, has completed a change of ownership following its acquisition by MBE Capital Private Limited. The transaction enables founder and Managing Director Mel Burrell to progress his planned retirement, while supporting an orderly handover of the business to new owners David Myles and Anuj…
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Strengthening the Railway-Council Partnership
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Llangollen and Corwen Railway has welcomed Helen White, Chief Executive of Denbighshire County Council, for discussions about strengthening the partnership between the Railway, the Council and communities throughout the Dee Valley. Helen, who took up her role in January, met David Hennigan, Trust Manager, and Tim Pulford, Heritage Engineering Manager, at Llangollen Railway Station. The…
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Watercress Line recruiting for two key infrastructure roles
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The Watercress Line is looking to recruit an experienced Railway Manager and Permanent Way Manager, with salaries of up to £65,000 and £40,000 respectively. The heritage railway is currently advertising two senior infrastructure vacancies covering some of the key areas required to keep the line operating safely and effectively. Railway Manager The Railway Manager role…
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Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train
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Rail bosses have confirmed that a line closed after a train derailed in East Sussex, injuring 30 people, will reopen in September as work is under way to remove the train.
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Join the Journey at Llangollen and Corwen Railway
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The Llangollen Railway Trust is encouraging supporters to become members as one of Wales’ leading heritage railways celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary year. With close to 1,000 members and around 400 active volunteers, the Trust plays a vital role in preserving and developing the award-winning railway, which runs for ten miles through the spectacular Dee…
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18-year-olds encouraged to consider careers as train drivers
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The Department for Transport is encouraging eighteen-year-olds leaving school to consider a career as a train driver amid a shortage of people taking the job.
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Steam and diesel gala to mark 20 years at the Kirklees Light Railway
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The Friends of the Kirklees Light Railway are preparing to celebrate their 20th annual Steam and Diesel Gala this September, with three days of intensive railway action at Whistlestop Valley. The event is set to take place on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, with visiting locomotives Northern Rock and River Mite…
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