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  • First major work begins to electrify the Borders Railway – with line closures scheduled

    First major work begins to electrify the Borders Railway – with line closures scheduled

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    Network Rail are set to begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway – with three weekend line closures scheduled.

  • Community mural brings a splash of colour to Doncaster Lock

    Community mural brings a splash of colour to Doncaster Lock

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    Volunteers have completed a vibrant mural at Doncaster Lock to celebrate the city’s heritage and encourage more boaters to experience this part of the waterway network. Creation of the mural CREATED by local artist Kate Rhodes, with assistance from volunteer lock keeper and ex-boater Jan Miller, the mural – measuring more than 10 metres long…

  • Final Northumberland Line station to open next month

    Final Northumberland Line station to open next month

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    The final station on the Northumberland Line station will open to passengers in March 2026.

  • January 1977: D.E. Canning, Signalman and Photographer, seeks snow & sun in Scotland

    January 1977: D.E. Canning, Signalman and Photographer, seeks snow & sun in Scotland

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    From the January 1977 archive, this first-hand account follows a winter rail journey over the Highland Main Line, travelling on the “Royal Highlander” and “Clansman” amid snow, summit climbs and Class 40 and Class 47 haulage. Living in Southern England and planning the trip LIVING in a sheltered part of Southern England where snow is…

  • Royal Mail reveal stamps honouring Hornby Model Railways

    Royal Mail reveal stamps honouring Hornby Model Railways

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    Royal Mail is issuing a set of 12 stamps to celebrate the world of Hornby Model Railways.

  • WIN!! a first-class trip behind Flying Scotsman

    WIN!! a first-class trip behind Flying Scotsman

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    It’s the most famous steam locomotive in the world, and in just a few days you could be riding behind it in first-class style. We’ve teamed-up with leading railtour company Vintage Trains for a limited-time exclusive competition, as we have reserved a table for four people in first class on Thursday, February 19… and you…

  • The Isle of Wight (Newport Junction) Railway – an archive article from October 1959

    The Isle of Wight (Newport Junction) Railway – an archive article from October 1959

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    This article from the October 1959 issue of The Railway Magazine examines the history of the Isle of Wight (Newport Junction) Railway, drawing on contemporary records and board minutes to trace its development, financial difficulties, and eventual incorporation into the Isle of Wight Central Railway. The account follows the railway from its promotion in the…

  • Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered from June

    Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered from June

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    Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains from June 30 amid concerns about the number of drivers approaching retirement.

  • Dapol launches special UK-produced World Book Day wagons for March

    Dapol launches special UK-produced World Book Day wagons for March

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    Model railway manufacturer Dapol is marking World Book Day 2026 with a range of specially liveried UK-produced wagons, supporting reading-for-fun charity efforts with every sale. Dapol has announced a new range of UK-produced wagons to coincide with World Book Day, which takes place on 5 March 2026. The charity-linked models will be available in both…

  • Former railway signaller celebrates his 90th birthday with a special railway visit

    Former railway signaller celebrates his 90th birthday with a special railway visit

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    A former railway signaller has celebrated his 90th birthday with a special visit to the railway where he spent more than four decades of his career.


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