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Back by popular demand – New batch of O gauge class 50s revealed
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After the phenomenal response to Heljan’s first release of O gauge Class 50s in late-2019, the company has received many requests to produce more models in the most popular liveries.
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£15 million boost to bring better rail journeys to the North East
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced £15 million of government investment to benefit passengers in the North East of England.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway crisis appeal reaches £350k
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has received a huge cash boost after people rallied round to help keep its future on track.
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Face coverings to be compulsory on public transport from June 15
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From 15 June, face coverings on public transport in England will be compulsory to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as more people go back to work, Grant Shapps has announced. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the government will require people to wear face coverings on buses, trains, tubes and other modes of public transport…
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Trespassing warning after 57 incidents recorded in Yorkshire during lockdown
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Network Rail is warning people about the dangers of trespassing on the railway, as 57 incidents have been recorded in Yorkshire alone since the Government announced lockdown measures.
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Rail workers avoided 125mph train ‘by less than a second’
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A train travelling at 125mph almost struck three track workers after a breakdown in communications, a RAIB report concludes.
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Coronavirus: Rail journeys at just 5% of normal levels
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Rail journeys in the UK are now at just 5% of normal levels, according to recent government figures, as passengers stay at home to avoid non-essential travel due to coronavirus.
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Talyllyn Railway to host Titfield Thunderbolt ‘Watch Party’ online while 1950s classic film is on TV
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As part of the BBC’s programme of Classic Films being aired during the Covid-19 lockdown period, the classic Ealing Comedy ‘The Titfield Thunderbolt’ is being shown on BBC2 this Wednesday (April 8) at 3.25pm. However, the feel-good film is not being broadcast on BBC2 Wales, so viewers will need to watch it either on another…
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National Lottery Heritage Fund announces £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
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UK’s biggest heritage funder unveils crisis funding and investment in digital skills for UK heritage affected by COVID-19.
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Returning No. 35005 Canadian Pacific to action
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The restoration of the Mid-Hants Railway’s Merchant Navy 4-6-2 No. 35005 Canadian Pacific (CP) is more that ‘just’ a locomotive overhaul.
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