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Vote to rename ‘purple loco’ for Queen’s jubilee
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The Severn Valley Railway is asking the public to vote for a new name for its purple-liveried steam locomotive in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Discover more than 100 historic lines in Britain’s Heritage Railways by Julian Holland
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The essential guide to exploring Britain’s last remaining historic lines, Britain’s Heritage Railways is ideal for anyone planning or looking for a nostalgic railway trip. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland.
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National Railway Museum Class 37 to go back in traffic with loan move
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A first-of-its-kind Class 37 locomotive is to go back into traffic at the Great Central Railway after a loan move has been agreed between the National Railway Museum (NRM) and the Heavy Tractor Group (HTG).
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London Underground and bus fares to increase from next month
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Fares on the London Underground and buses in the capital will rise from March 1, the mayor has announced.
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Railway work to affect CrossCountry services from next weekend
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Rail passengers are being advised of changes to journeys over nine days this month while essential engineering work takes place at Water Orton in North Warwickshire and Duddeston in Birmingham.
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UK’s first 100mph battery-diesel hybrid train enters passenger service
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The UK’s first 100mph battery-diesel hybrid train is entering passenger service to cut carbon emissions and boost air quality.
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TfL present current opportunities as part of National Apprenticeship Week
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As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Transport for London (TfL) is showcasing the range of apprenticeship opportunities on offer across the organisation.
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RIA responds to ScotRail public ownership announcement
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The RIA has responded to the confirmation that ScotRail services will transfer into public ownership from April.
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Tender appeal just £5k off target
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A £25,000 appeal by the Swanage Railway Trust to help fund the restoration of the tender belonging to a unique Victorian T3 class steam locomotive is just £5000 short of its total.
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