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Virgin Trains staff donate uniforms to help the homeless
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Scarves and blankets made from Virgin Trains staff’s worn-out uniforms are being donated to people living on the streets.
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Museum Depot opens its doors for All change!
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The next stop for London Transport Museum is the Museum Depot at Acton.
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BR Mogul and City of Wells confirmed for Severn Valley autumn event
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RIDDLES and Ivatt ‘4MT’ 2-6-0s will be open for comparison at the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) later this month when resident ‘Flying Pig’ No. 43016 is joined by the Mid-Hants Railway’s BR No. 76017 at the September 19-22 Autumn Steam Gala. No. 76017 is the first ‘Standard 4’ Mogul to visit the SVR since classmate…
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The shocking state of trackside vegetation in public areas
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I AM constantly depressed by the lack of vegetation control on our national network, as highlighted in your Readers’ Platform this month (RM August). On a recent visit to St Mary’s crossing near Stroud I was shocked by just how bad things have got. Not only were there weeds growing between the track but small shrubs…
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Lord Adonis hits out at HS2 review
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The Government’s decision to review the HS2 rail project has been branded “bizarre” by a former transport secretary.
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Next stop for Silver Link Publishing… Mortons Books
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Mortons Media Group is delighted to announce its acquisition of renowned rail, maritime, road transport and biography book publisher Silver Link Publishing.
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Sweet news for HS2 ‘sugar cube’
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THE first major structure to be built at Euston as part of HS2 has received planning permission from the London Borough of Camden. The eye-catching London Underground (LU) ventilation shaft and substation –nicknamed the ‘sugar cube’ – will be covered with more than 13,000 glazed white terracotta tiles, drawing inspiration from historic LU stations,…
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Hornby Hobbies launches pop-up shop at London St Pancras
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Hornby Hobbies has opened a pop-up shop at London St Pancras International train station, which will be trading until Christmas.
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Your Gallery | ‘Alice’ – Bala Lake North Wales
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Lady Carol Grice has sent in this photograph at Bala Lake Heritage Steam Railway, with a touching tribute.
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“Game-changer” HS2 proposals could slash rail journey times
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Journey times between major Midlands cities and Leeds could be slashed under proposals for part of the HS2 project.
