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First major work begins to electrify the Borders Railway – with line closures scheduled
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Network Rail are set to begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway – with three weekend line closures scheduled.
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Community mural brings a splash of colour to Doncaster Lock
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Volunteers have completed a vibrant mural at Doncaster Lock to celebrate the city’s heritage and encourage more boaters to experience this part of the waterway network. Creation of the mural CREATED by local artist Kate Rhodes, with assistance from volunteer lock keeper and ex-boater Jan Miller, the mural – measuring more than 10 metres long…
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Final Northumberland Line station to open next month
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The final station on the Northumberland Line station will open to passengers in March 2026.
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Royal Mail reveal stamps honouring Hornby Model Railways
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Royal Mail is issuing a set of 12 stamps to celebrate the world of Hornby Model Railways.
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WIN!! a first-class trip behind Flying Scotsman
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It’s the most famous steam locomotive in the world, and in just a few days you could be riding behind it in first-class style. We’ve teamed-up with leading railtour company Vintage Trains for a limited-time exclusive competition, as we have reserved a table for four people in first class on Thursday, February 19… and you…
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Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered from June
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Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains from June 30 amid concerns about the number of drivers approaching retirement.
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Aslef welcomes move to reduce age limit for train drivers
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Moves to reduce the age at which train drivers can begin training have been welcomed by their trade union.
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Dapol launches special UK-produced World Book Day wagons for March
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Model railway manufacturer Dapol is marking World Book Day 2026 with a range of specially liveried UK-produced wagons, supporting reading-for-fun charity efforts with every sale. Dapol has announced a new range of UK-produced wagons to coincide with World Book Day, which takes place on 5 March 2026. The charity-linked models will be available in both…
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Former railway signaller celebrates his 90th birthday with a special railway visit
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A former railway signaller has celebrated his 90th birthday with a special visit to the railway where he spent more than four decades of his career.
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Train drivers vote to continue industrial action over sacking of colleague
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Train drivers involved in a long-running dispute over the sacking of a colleague have voted to continue taking industrial action for another six months.
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