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VIDEO: Highlights from the Opening of the Elizabeth Line

25th May 2022 Ben Stockdale Electric, Network, News, Video

This week the new Elizabeth Line finally opened to the public after a nearly four-year-long delay. Commuters and rail enthusiasts were quick to descend on

Get involved with Yorkshire Wolds Railway’s Jubilee weekend

25th May 2022 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

The Yorkshire Wolds Railway (YWR) is preparing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by opening every day over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Hornby ‘Flirts’ with new trains and technology

25th May 2022 Arianne Davey Modelling, Trackside

Despite a difficult 2021with new models delayedby a variety of challenges relating to the global economy, Hornby looks ahead with new innovations andup-to-date models.

Crisis talks to keep trains running amid fears of ‘historic’ rail strike

24th May 2022 Sam Hewitt Industrial, Network, News

Contingency plans are being drawn up to try and keep passenger and freight trains running in the event of industrial action after unions warned of “potentially the biggest rail strike in modern history”.

Elizabeth line: Delayed £18bn Crossrail opens to passengers

24th May 2022 Sam Hewitt Electric, Industrial, Metro, Network, News

Around 130,000 people travelled on London’s £18.9 billion Elizabeth line railway in the first few hours of operation on Tuesday morning.

Royals on Rails at the National Railway Museum to mark the Platinum Jubilee

24th May 2022 Sam Hewitt Network, News, Railtours

The National Railway Museum is inviting visitors to share in the luxury of royal travel with a season of royal-themed activities and a new exhibition to coincide with Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Jubilee celebrations in Lincolnshire

23rd May 2022 Robin Jones News, Steam

Heritage trains will celebrate the The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on two days of the forthcoming Bank Holiday on the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway.

Elizabeths go free at the Severn Valley Railway’s Jubilee event

20th May 2022 Sam Hewitt Diesel, News, Railtours, Steam

To honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is allowing free travel to everyone called Elizabeth throughout its special four-day celebratory event in early June.