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Hydrogen train trial for UK by 2020
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Following the recent announcement of the Government’s intention to remove diesel trains from the network by 2040, KEITH FENDER looks at how Alstom has developed a hydrogen-powered train that will lead to a trial in the UK within two years. In early November, Alstom and the government of the German state of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)…
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Great Northern marks 170 years of its first train into London
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From locomotive steam trains to electric class 387s, 700s and 717s – lots has changed since 1850 but the Great Northern route remains the same.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Enormous HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines set for 10-mile tunnel excavation
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HS2 reveal images of the first two completed giant Tunnel Boring Machines to be used in the first phase of the high speed rail project.
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HS2 launches race for high voltage power supply systems
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Following on from the government’s green light for construction, HS2 have begun the search for contractors to deliver the high voltage power supply systems.
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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.
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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…
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