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Watch ‘Rocket, Rainhill and the Stephensons’ Legacy’ DVD for free!
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Step inside the archives and delve into the history of the iconic Rocket, the Rainhill Trials and the incredible impact George and Robert Stephenson had on Britain’s railways with the FREE DVD of ‘Rocket, Rainhill and the Stephensons’ Legacy’ – just a click away.
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Serial rail ticket fraudster jailed for two years
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A serial fraudster from Lancashire who scammed £40,000 from train companies through delay compensation schemes has been jailed for two years, following a lengthy investigation.
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Grand Central to suspend services during COVID-19 restrictions
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Grand Central will temporarily suspend all its train services from the end of today as coronavirus restrictions continue to affect passenger numbers.
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UK railway news roundup
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This week, the focus very much turns to the heritage railway sector, as railways are forced to close and furlough staff. But, in a sharp turn, new emergency funds and fundraising by the public could mean the heritage railways have plenty of life yet.
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Heritage Railway Association supports last gasp bid to save UK coal
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The government is days away from deciding whether or not a new UK coal mine should open.
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West Somerset Railway funding appeal hits the right notes!
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Well-wishers have responded rapidly to the West Somerset Railway (WSR) plc’s urgent appeal for desperately-needed funds to help the 22-mile line heritage line get through the Coronavirus crisis.
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Over £100k raised in Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust’s appeal
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Over £100,000 has poured in to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust’s emergency appeal fund – just 10 days after the railway called out for help.
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Severn Valley Railway emergency appeal hits £100,000 milestone
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced the closure of the Severn Valley Railway, one of the country’s leading heritage attractions. But, the railway’s emergency appeal has already raised more than £100,000.
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Heritage charities offer facilities to Network Rail during coronavirus period
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Didcot Railway Centre and Swindon Panel Society are helping Network Rail prepare for rail service delivery during the coronavirus outbreak.
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National Lottery Heritage Fund announces £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
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UK’s biggest heritage funder unveils crisis funding and investment in digital skills for UK heritage affected by COVID-19.
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