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  • Stonehaven train derailment: What do we know?

    Stonehaven train derailment: What do we know?

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    The driver of the train and a train conductor – named locally as Brett McCullough and Donald Dinnie – are among those confirmed to have died in the incident by the British Transport Police, while another passenger has also passed away.

  • Railway children urge passengers to wear face coverings

    Railway children urge passengers to wear face coverings

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    South Western Railway staff are using an unlikely voice to spread a message about face coverings.

  • Three people – including driver – confirmed dead after train derails near Stonehaven

    Three people – including driver – confirmed dead after train derails near Stonehaven

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    Emergency services are dealing with a derailed train near Stonehaven.

  • Unseen photos emerge of Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway

    Unseen photos emerge of Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway

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    Previously unseen photos of the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway have been unearthed, showing a fascinating glimpse into the history of the line.

  • A Lancashire half-century

    A Lancashire half-century

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    Mark Smithers reports on the West Lancashire Light Railway, a family-friendly operation which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary after starting from humble beginnings in 1967.  IN 1878, the standard-gauge West Lancashire Railway was opened from Southport to Hesketh Bank, with a through connection to Preston following in 1882. This line remained in use until…

  • Centuries old viaduct designed by George Stephenson to be restored

    Centuries old viaduct designed by George Stephenson to be restored

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    An 180-year-old viaduct designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson is undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration.

  • UK railway news roundup

    UK railway news roundup

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    This week we learn more about HS2’s new Curzon Street station. Plus North Yorkshire Moors Railway reveals their second phase of reopening.

  • Life after COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics

    Life after COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics

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    Life after COVID-19 investigates past epidemics and their aftermath, seeking to draw parallels with the world of today and examine how the world could look when this pandemic has finally receded.

  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway reveal second phase reopening plans

    North Yorkshire Moors Railway reveal second phase reopening plans

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    After a hugely successful opening weekend, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway has released plans for the second phase of reopening to the public.

  • PREVIEW: August edition of The Railway Magazine

    PREVIEW: August edition of The Railway Magazine

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    Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.


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