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  • Trains return to Great Central Railway in Nottinghamshire!

    Trains return to Great Central Railway in Nottinghamshire!

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    Passengers will be able to board trains at the Great Central Railway (Nottingham)’s Ruddington site and travel towards the main line for the first time since the pandemic.

  • Rail passengers warned over bank holiday disruptions

    Rail passengers warned over bank holiday disruptions

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    People embarking on August bank holiday getaways in England and Wales are being warned over rail disruption due to engineering work.

  • Charity concert in memory of 25-year-old Henry

    Charity concert in memory of 25-year-old Henry

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    A poignant and uplifting concert of live music and song by the sea in Swanage in memory of a young man who died of cancer is to raise money for two local charities, the Isle of Purbeck cancer support group Cancare and the Swanage Railway Trust’s Save Your Railway appeal. Starting at 10.30am and finishing…

  • Public invited to help weave new London Overground sign

    Public invited to help weave new London Overground sign

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    A textile version of a new London Overground sign will be created at public weaving sessions, Transport for London (TfL) has announced.

  • Thousands set to be refunded after rail fare evasion convictions declared void

    Thousands set to be refunded after rail fare evasion convictions declared void

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    Tens of thousands of rail passengers who were prosecuted and fined for fare evasion will be refunded after a judge ruled that their convictions were void.

  • Train drivers to vote on pay offer aimed at ending long-running dispute

    Train drivers to vote on pay offer aimed at ending long-running dispute

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    Train drivers will vote on a multi-year pay offer aimed at ending their long-running dispute, it has been announced. The offer is for 5% for 2019 to 2022, 4.75% for 2022 to 2024 and a further 4.5% for 2024 to 2025, according to Aslef. Aslef said the offer was made in talks at the Department…

  • Violence against women on Britain’s trains up more than 50%

    Violence against women on Britain’s trains up more than 50%

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    Violent attacks against women on British railways has increased by more than 50% since 2021, according to new data.

  • South Devon Railway’s kids go free offer extended

    South Devon Railway’s kids go free offer extended

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    Due to popular demand, South Devon Railway is extending its kids go free offer until September 6.

  • Foodies’ delight at Severn Valley Railway

    Foodies’ delight at Severn Valley Railway

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    Those who love good food won’t want to miss the Severn Valley Railway’s Food and Craft Fayre at the Engine House, Highley, on August 24 and 25. “Dozens of suppliers will be offering treats to tempt you,” said Nadia Attwell, the SVR’s assistant commercial manager, “and there will be a range of hand-made goods on…

  • Drive 45596 ‘Bahamas’ at the SVR

    Drive 45596 ‘Bahamas’ at the SVR

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    Eight lucky participants will have the opportunity to drive and fire the magnificent LMS Jubilee No 45596 Bahamas when it visits the Severn Valley Railway for the annual Autumn Steam Gala.


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