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North Norfolk Railway lifeline after society support package
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought difficult times for heritage railways across the UK, with lines closed and no fare income likely for some months.
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UK railway news roundup
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The coronavirus situation continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry as the UK faces lockdown. Services are slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are firmly in place and more events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup:
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Thieves target East Lancashire Railway after forced closure
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Thieves have stolen up to £10,000 worth of brass and copper fittings from East Lancashire Railway, after a devastating weekend which saw it forced to close due to COVID-19.
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Heritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified
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The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has reacted warmly to the package of measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Richmond (Yorks)) this afternoon.
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Talyllyn Railway café and shop to remain open
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Talyllyn Railway has announced that its café and shop will remain open from 9am to 3pm.
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South Devon Railway services suspended
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South Devon Railway (SDR) has chosen to suspend all railway services with immediate effect until mid-May.
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Duke of Gloucester pays visit to Peterborough Railworld Wildlife Haven
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Railway apprentices at the Railworld Wildlife Haven were greeted with a royal visit in Peterborough as HRH Duke of Gloucester met volunteers, children, trainers and apprentices at the site.
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Five facts about Forth Bridge as it celebrates 130th anniversary
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The Forth Bridge celebrates the 130th birthday of its opening, a glorious feat and a testament to the innovation of its engineering. Here are a few facts you perhaps didn’t know about the famous Scottish landmark.
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A brief history of Canadian Pacific
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Canadian Pacific is now the oldest survivor of the Merchant Navy class. Built in 1941 at Eastleigh Works, the locomotive entered service on January 13, 1942.
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Severn Valley Railway faced with extensive flooding in video footage
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Extensive flooding on the Severn Valley Railway can be seen in recent footage taken by Daniel Maxwell for the SVR.