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LNER joins ‘know your train’ on Real time trains website
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LONG distance operator LNER is the latest train operator to participate in the ‘Know Your Train’ service feature of the website Real Time Trains. ‘Know Your Train’ gives you more information about the rolling stock actually operating on each service, such as what it will look like and what the facilities are onboard. Using information from…
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NEW Settle & Carlisle luxury charter train announced
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THE timing of an announcement for a reduction in social distancing by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, along with a further easing of restrictions has come at a perfect time for the launch of a new thrice daily luxury charter train, which will operate over the scenic Settle & Carlisle line this summer. For eight weeks,…
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From the archive: Experimental Vehicles – Ro-Railers: Ahead of their time or overtaken by events?
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A new type of vehicle for use on both road and rail was trialled in the early 1930s, but never caught on. Alan Dale considers whether early road-rail vehicles were too advanced for their time. The Ro-railer, or road-rail vehicle, is an innovation that has flickered in and out of fashion and topicality, with changing…
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Newcastle Central Station revamp plans approved
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Multi-million-pound improvements that will change the face of historic Central Station in Newcastle have taken a major step forward.
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Face coverings compulsory on public transport in Scotland
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Face coverings are now compulsory on public transport in Scotland as the country eases lockdown measures.
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Inside the July issue of Rail Express
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This issue Rail Express gets caught up with operators as they prepare for the end of lockdown, plus the Irish government reaffirms it’s support for rail. This month’s issue is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts.
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What’s inside Issue 268 of Heritage Railway?
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In this issue we discuss the ‘almost’ 60 years celebration of Bluebell splendour, plus Gareth Evans talks to heritage lines about their experiences dealing with the Covid-19 crisis.
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From the archive: A narrow gauge railway under south London
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Keith Fender reports on the construction of the Northern Line extension to Battersea, which has necessitated the construction of a narrow gauge railway under south London – albeit a temporary one. MAJOR tunnelling projects are normally accompanied by construction railways using locos designed for mining and tunnelling – by their nature these railways are temporary…
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Coronavirus: You must wear face coverings on public transport from today
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Face coverings on public transport – and for hospital staff, outpatients and visitors – will be compulsory in England from today.
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