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  • East Lancashire Railway announces Summer Diesel Gala

    East Lancashire Railway announces Summer Diesel Gala

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    The East Lancashire Railway’s Summer Diesel Gala takes place next month with a great line up of visiting locomotives. The three-day event kicks off on the 27th of June. Joining members of the ELR home fleet, the following locomotives are visiting for the gala: Class 20, 20066 last operated a passenger service on the mainline…

  • Flooding blocks trains between Scotland and north-west England

    Flooding blocks trains between Scotland and north-west England

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    Thousands of train passengers are suffering disruption as a major line between England and Scotland is closed due to flooding.

  • Surprises in store as KESR reveals further plans for 50th anniversary gala

    Surprises in store as KESR reveals further plans for 50th anniversary gala

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    With not long to go until its June 1/2 golden anniversary gala weekend, the Kent & East Sussex Railway has announced additional details which includes the presence of two main line locomotives on the Rother Valley Railway section. Joining the previously-announced BR Class 7 Pacific No. 70000 Britannia to operate shuttles from Robertsbridge to Northbridge…

  • Cedric Greenwood: 85 years and still on track

    Cedric Greenwood: 85 years and still on track

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    Meet Cedric Greenwood, the author of Echoes of Steam and Vintage Voltage and Merseyside: The Indian Summer series. In his own words, Cedric shares exclusive insights into his writing process and inspirations behind his books.

  • Your gallery: Swanage Diesel Gala, ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, South Devon Railway & more

    Your gallery: Swanage Diesel Gala, ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, South Devon Railway & more

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    Here is a collection of excellent railway photography submitted by the Heritage Railway community this week (11- 17 May).

  • New train services between London and Greater Manchester planned

    New train services between London and Greater Manchester planned

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    New train services could be launched between London and Greater Manchester to encourage more people to switch to rail travel.

  • Steam to Mountsorrel

    Steam to Mountsorrel

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    Join the Great Central Railway for an unforgettable journey at its Steam to Mountsorrel event between May 29 and June 2. Experience the magic of steam travel, riding behind the iconic Hunslet Austerity No. 18 and Class 10 D4067, both making a rare appearance for enthusiasts. A spokesperson said: “Don’t miss this unique opportunity. It’s…

  • DfT proposes lowering minimum age to drive trains

    DfT proposes lowering minimum age to drive trains

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    The Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing that the minimum age for driving a train on Britain’s railways is reduced to 18 in order to ease staffing shortage.

  • What’s inside the June issue of Rail Express?

    What’s inside the June issue of Rail Express?

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    Richard Clinnick shares what to expect in the June issue of Rail Express when it hits shelves next Friday.

  • Issue 319

    Issue 319

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    With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 319 of Heritage Railway magazine.


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