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  • Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train

    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.

  • Join the Journey at Llangollen and Corwen Railway

    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…

  • 18-year-olds encouraged to consider careers as train drivers

    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.

  • Steam and diesel gala to mark 20 years at the Kirklees Light Railway

    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…

  • Investigation into Lewes train derailment finds track defect

    Investigation into Lewes train derailment finds track defect

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    A rail track defect existed in the area where a train derailed in East Sussex last week, injuring 30 people, investigators said.

  • Upcoming events at Pendon Museum!

    Upcoming events at Pendon Museum!

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    Preschool Craft & Activity Mornings 10am – 12pm on Thursdays 27th August, 24th September & 29th October Crafts and activities for ages 3 to 5 (siblings under 3 welcome) from 10am – 12pm. Each session is £5 per child, siblings under 3 attend for free. Tickets and more information on the session’s theme on our website https://pendonmuseum.com/events/preschool-craft-activity-mornings (Please…

  • Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030

    Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030

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    Virgin Trains has been given track access for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, in a step forward for its plans to rival Eurostar.

  • Second train derailment in 24 hours

    Second train derailment in 24 hours

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    A second train has derailed less than 24 hours after two passengers were seriously injured when a Southern Rail service came off the tracks in East Sussex.

  • Two seriously injured in train derailment not in life-threatening condition

    Two seriously injured in train derailment not in life-threatening condition

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    Two passengers injured when a Southern Rail train derailed received “severe” but not life-threatening injuries, police have said.

  • A New Chapter for Helston Railway

    A New Chapter for Helston Railway

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    A Statement from the Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd (Registered Charity No. 1217390) The Board of Trustees of Helston Railway Preservation Company Ltd is pleased to announce that the organisation is now a Registered Charity (Charity No. 1217390). This marks an important milestone in securing the long-term future of Helston Railway…


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