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Privately-funded alternatives to scrapped HS2 section discussed
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Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have had a “constructive” discussion about privately-funded alternatives to a scrapped section of HS2.
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B12 painting by award winning artist James Green
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A stunning painting depicting B12 8572 as it climbs Bethnal Green bank in 1932 has just been released by by artist James Green. The original painting took several months for James to complete and was produced entirely by hand using watercolours and acrylic inks, the level of detail is just breathtaking. Unsurprisingly, the original painting…
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Flying Scotsman plans for 2024 announced
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The National Railway Museum has announced that, after a busy centenary year in 2023, Flying Scotsman will start 2024 on static display at the museum in York.
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Bluebell Railway appoints its youngest ever steam locomotive driver
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Ben became the heritage line’s youngest ever driver on his 21st birthday.
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Rail passengers paying more at ticket machines, study discovers
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Railway station ticket machines charge passengers more than twice as much as a major online retailer for some journeys, according to new analysis.
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Fears for the future of model railways as Warley National Model Railway Exhibition closes ‘for the forseeable future’
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The cancellation of the long-running event, alongside the closure of a major modelling retailer, has been blamed on a lack of young people taking up the hobby.
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On this day in 1863 – the London Underground was opened
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Since its inception in 1863, the London Underground has become synonymous with the city and its landmarks, transport across the capital as well as the absolute silence on board any of its trains. To celebrate 161 years of this Great British institution, we’re taking a look at some of the key moments in the long…
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HS2 boss admits project could cost up to £66.6 billion
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The estimated cost of building HS2 between London and Birmingham has soared to as much as £66.6 billion, MPs heard.
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Hattons Model Railways announces closure after 77 years
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Hattons Model Railway has announced that it will cease trading, and launched a closing down sale.
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The history of GWR’s ‘Castle’ Class, from design to preservation
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Celebrating the GWR’s ‘Castle’ Class, which entered service over 100 years ago in August 1923.
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