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How the Caledonian Railway Diesel Group is protecting its impressive diesel fleet
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The Caledonian Railway Diesel Group goes about its business with little fuss, but is responsible for an impressive collection of diesel locomotives, with the railway investing heavily in facilities to support ongoing restoration and maintenance. Andy Coward headed north to find out more.
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Lost toy monkey reunited with toddler after 600-mile rail adventure
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A lost monkey toy has been returned to its three-year-old owner after a 600-mile railway adventure.
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Belfast Grand Central Station to transform often forgotten area of city
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The opening of the new Grand Central Station will transform an often forgotten corner of Belfast city centre next year.
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TransPennine Express unveil livery raising awareness for men’s mental health
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TransPennine Express gave one of its trains new livery to encourage passengers “it’s okay to talk” for International Men’s Day.
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From the archive: The Glory Years of BR Steam
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From The Railway Magazine, December 2005: At Nationalisation, the GWR feared it would lose its unique character, but as it turned out, those worries weren’t to be realised for more than a decade and the 1950s and early ‘60s thus proved to be the era of the ‘Great Western Region’!
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Modelling basics: A decision on size
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Model railways, as the name implies, are based on small-scale representations of the real thing, so the choice for new modellers is the actual model’s scale.
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Rail reform legislation ‘unlikely’ before general election, Transport Secretary admits
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Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it is “unlikely” that legislation to overhaul Britain’s railways will be passed before the next general election.
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Storm Debi causes disruption on Scotland’s railways
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Storm Debi is causing disruptions for Scottish rail passengers, with speed restrictions being put in place and some services halted due to flooding.
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RMT and train operators reach breakthrough deal on strikes
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If accepted by RMT members, the breakthrough deal will see strike action paused for six months.
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Draft Bill to create Great British Railways included in King’s Speech
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The King’s Speech included a draft Bill to create a new public sector body to overhaul Britain’s railways following speculation that the plan would be dropped.
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