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Record-Breaking Success for Llangollen Railway’s Diesel Power and Ultimate 80s Weekend
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has hailed its Diesel Power and Ultimate 80s Weekend as one of the most successful special events in the railway’s recent history after record visitor numbers attended the two-day celebration. Held across Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May, the event combined heritage diesel locomotives, authentic 1980s entertainment and live music,…
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Minister hails ‘defining moment’ as Govia Thameslink Railway is nationalised
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The UK’s largest train operator’s services have been taken into public ownership.
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£20m upgrade for Scotland’s original electrified railway underway
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A £20m project will upgrade the overhead power lines on Scotland’s original electrified railway.
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Chiltern loco-hauled changeover is complete
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THE TRANSITION of Chiltern Railways’ loco-hauled operation from Mk. 3 stock to the CAF-built Mk. 5a stock was all but complete by mid-March, with the last service formed of the old order running with 68011 and AL04 on March 18 as 1H12, the 07.46 Princes Risborough-Marylebone. Pip Dunn reports… Mk. 3 operation to Birmingham ceased…
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New East Lancashire Railway Directors appointed to Company Board
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Following an internal and external recruitment process we have two excellent additions to the company board. Both directors join the board at this challenging time to help drive up revenues and secure influential new partnerships which help achieve the board’s ambition of achieving high levels of sustainability to preserve the heritage railway’s long history. Phil…
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Soaring temperatures disrupt trains across Britain
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Train services across Britain are being disrupted as temperatures soar.
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Railway Launches Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced a brand-new Father’s Day experience for Sunday 21 June – combining heritage steam travel, award-winning food and a pint in the stunning surroundings of the Dee Valley. The specially created Father’s Day Ploughman’s Pint Special will run on two steam-hauled services during the day at 12.20pm and 3.15pm, with places…
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Train operators to be scored on efforts to tackle sexual harassment
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Train companies will be independently assessed by the British Transport Police on their ability to tackle sexual harassment against women and girls.
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First train with Great British Railway branding unveiled
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The first train displaying Great British Railways (GBR) branding has been revealed.
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All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is inviting local people to enjoy a unique day of free train travel on Saturday, June 6, through the stunning Dee Valley while discovering the rewarding world of heritage railway volunteering. ‘Volunteer at our Stations – An Open Day on the Move’ will take place, giving visitors the opportunity to travel…
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