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British railways still Europe’s safest – but SPAD risk rises
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The RSSB annual health and safety report for 2018/19 confirms Britain’s place as the safest of the European Union’s 10 biggest railway networks.
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Stadler Class 755s into service as Greater Anglia ‘745s’ gain approval
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The first of 38 new Class 755 bi-mode multiple units ordered by Greater Anglia entered service on July 29.
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Variety is spice of life at Talyllyn…
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TALYLLYN Railway’s (TR) June 15 Anything Goes gala lived up to its billing with a variety of operations encompassing steam-hauled freight trains, diesel-hauled passenger operations, and a car travelling up the line aboard a wagon! Highlights amid conventional service trains included works diesel Hunslet 0-4-0DM No. 9 Alf hauling a vintage train of three original TR…
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UK railway news round-up
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Welcome to The Railway Hub’s weekly round-up of the latest railway news.
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Brexit protester jailed over £1m St Pancras disruption
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A Brexit protester who caused disruption costing more than £1 million by blocking trains running between London, Kent and France has been jailed.
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Commit £39bn to Northern Powerhouse Rail, leaders tell Boris Johnson
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Boris Johnson must commit £39 billion to Northern Powerhouse Rail as part of a raft of measures to boost the region, leaders have said.
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‘Hymek’ returns to service after 24 years
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Diesel-hydraulic stars at West Somerset gala THE Diesel & Electric Preservation Group’s No. D7018 re-entered traffic on June 20, almost 24 years after it had to be taken out of service owing to a major engine failure. The ‘Hymek’ had been close to a return for some time, and first had a test run back…
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2-HAP hits 60
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The National Railway Museum’s most travelled vehicle has celebrated its diamond jubilee and the halfway point of its cosmetic restoration. THE National Collection’s Class 414 2-HAP unit No. 4308 celebrated its 60th birthday at Locomotion in Shildon on June 27. The EMU is believed to be the most travelled vehicle in the collection, and has…
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FirstGroup replaces Virgin to run West Coast route
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FirstGroup, along with Italian firm Trenitalia, will operate train services on the West Coast Main Line from December.
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Government to launch investigation into major power cut
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The Government plans to launch an investigation into the major power cut that affected almost one million people in England and Wales.
