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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Category: News
Acton Main Line station to be made step-free as upgrades complete
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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Camilla praises station manager’s idea to help abuse survivors
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
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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East Lancashire Railway reveals Flying Scotsman return
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’s 1940s weekend to return this summer
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
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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New Bookazine: Intercity 125 – A High Speed Tribute
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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Rise in hate crimes against disabled passengers ‘wake-up call’
Rail union leaders are calling for more staff on stations and trains to tackle hate crimes against disabled passengers.
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Travel advice as Government continues easing lockdown restrictions
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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