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Special reunification weekend to ‘showcase the potential’ of reunited Great Central Railway
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The two halves of the Great Central Railway – one in Leicestershire, the other in Nottinghamshire – are coming together for a special joint event on the 5th and 6th of April.
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‘Betton Grange’ to guest at SVR’s Spring Steam Gala
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The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that GWR 6880 ‘Betton Grange’ will star at its Spring Steam Gala on 18 to 21 April.
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Trainline sees record sales but shares plunge amid Great British Rail worries
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Trainline made a record amount from ticket sales last year, but saw its share price plummet on Thursday amid concerns over Government plans for a rival national ticketing app.
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Stephenson Steam Railway announces new diesel driving experience
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Visitors to Stephenson Steam Railway will be given then opportunity to take control of a classic British Rail Class 03 diesel locomotive as part of an exciting new driving experience.
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History to be made with six locos in Swanage Steam Spectacular
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History will be made on the Swanage Railway this spring as a 1920s Great Western Railway ‘Hall’ class locomotive visits the line for the first time. The six-engine passenger and freight Spring Steam Gala takes place from Friday, March 28, to Sunday, March 30 2025.
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Trains targeted in ‘incredibly dangerous’ attacks as objects thrown from bridge
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Rocks and a scooter are among objects thrown at trains in a spate of “incredibly dangerous” attacks from a bridge above a 120mph railway line, an operator said.
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Flying Scotsman makes first passenger journey of the year at Nene Valley Railway
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Flying Scotsman kicked off its 2025 schedule of passenger journeys on the Nene Valley Railway on Sunday.
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Direct train services from London to Germany and Switzerland proposed
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Direct international train services between London and destinations such as Germany and Switzerland could be launched amid plans to boost the capacity of St Pancras station.
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Train reliability hits record low with more than one in 25 services axed
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Reliability on Britain’s railways reached a record low last year, with more than one in 25 services cancelled amid industrial disputes and staffing shortages.
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Consultation on rail reforms to open
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A Government consultation on a major overhaul of Britain’s railways will be launched on Tuesday.
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