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Category: News

Colonel Stephens: Celebrating a light railway legend

31st March 2021 Sam Hewitt Features, News

The life and work of an ingenious engineer who inspired Britain’s preserved railway sector is celebrated in a new publication written by Heritage Railway magazine editor Robin Jones.

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Acton main line

Acton Main Line station to be made step-free as upgrades complete

31st March 2021 Sam Hewitt Network, News

Acton Main Line has become the latest Transport for London (TfL) station to become step-free after lifts and a new ticket hall opened to customers.

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Duchess of Cornwall

Camilla praises station manager’s idea to help abuse survivors

31st March 2021 Sam Hewitt Industrial, News

The Duchess of Cornwall has praised former station manager Darren O’Brien for his “brilliant initiative” helping people escape abusive relationships by rail.

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Report shows ‘left behind neighbourhoods’ disconnected from jobs & public transport

31st March 2021 Sam Hewitt Industrial, News

People living in England’s “left behind neighbourhoods” (LBNs) are disconnected from essential services due to poor public transport and low car ownership, according to a new report.

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Ex-LNER A3 No. 60103 Flying Scotsman

East Lancashire Railway reveals Flying Scotsman return

30th March 2021 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

The East Lancashire Railway has revealed that Ex-LNER A3 No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be hauling trains this summer.

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Severn Valley Railway 1940s weekend

Severn Valley Railway’s 1940s weekend to return this summer

30th March 2021 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced the return of its Step Back to the 1940s weekend this summer.

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Musician apologises after using railway to promote debut single

30th March 2021 Sam Hewitt Network, News

A musician who posed for a PR photograph on railway tracks to promote his new single is urging others not to risk their lives by making the same mistake.

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InterCity125

New Bookazine: Intercity 125 – A High Speed Tribute

29th March 2021 Sam Hewitt Features, News

Few trains truly reach a legendary status but there can be no doubt that the Intercity 125 HST was and still is, an icon in the age of the railway.

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Disabled passenger at rail platform

Rise in hate crimes against disabled passengers ‘wake-up call’

29th March 2021 Sam Hewitt Network, News

Rail union leaders are calling for more staff on stations and trains to tackle hate crimes against disabled passengers.

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TfL bailout

Travel advice as Government continues easing lockdown restrictions

26th March 2021 Sam Hewitt Metro, Network, News

Transport for London (TfL) is issuing guidance for passengers making journeys ahead of the Government’s easing of lockdown restrictions on March 29.

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