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Raising the roof at Bridgnorth
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Fifty-one years after it launched its first public services, the Severn Valley Railway has been meticulously planning a civil engineering operation that is essential to keep one of the world’s leading heritage lines at the forefront of steam locomotive maintenance and operation for the next half century. John Titlow reports on the planned operation to…
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HS2: High-speed rail project has ‘incredible momentum’ going into 2022
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HS2 has “incredible momentum” entering 2022 following a “year of major moments”, according to the boss of the high-speed railway project.
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Edinburgh Cross Country staff to strike on New Year’s Eve
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Strikes by railway workers and catering staff in two separate disputes are to go ahead on New Year’s Eve, union leaders have confirmed.
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Passengers donate thousands of gifts to vulnerable people in Christmas appeal
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This year staff and customers from stations, depots and offices across the South Western Railway (SWR) network made Christmas just a little bit better for many vulnerable children and adults and homeless people.
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Special 50th anniversary train service at Swanage Railway
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A Swanage Railway volunteer who rode on the last British Rail train from Wareham to Corfe Castle and Swanage as a young teenager in 1972 is to drive a special 50th anniversary train service.
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Heritage Railway Association Awards looking for 2022 nominations
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The Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards event is looking for nominations to help celebrate the successes of restoration and preservation.
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Hundreds of railway workers give up Christmas Day to carry out major track upgrade at Leeds station
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More than 200 railway workers are giving up their Christmases to carry out major work to upgrade the track layout at Leeds station, bringing more reliable journeys for passengers.
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Widespread train cancellations as pandemic causes staff shortages
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Rail operators have blamed coronavirus-related staff shortages for widespread cancellations during the Christmas getaway.
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Passengers reminded to plan ahead as majority of railway open for business as usual this Christmas
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Passengers are being reminded that the vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for business as usual over Christmas.
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Severn Valley Railway to receive more than £1 million from third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
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The Severn Valley Railway is among nearly 140 heritage organisations to benefit from a share of the £16.5 million latest round of awards.
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