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Planning application approved for £32 million Golborne railway station
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Plans for a new £32m railway station in Golborne have been given the green light.
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Danish steam: an ocean apart
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The Nene Valley Railway‘s Frichs F 0-6-0T No. 656 returned to service in January 2024. More than 400 miles away, one of its classmates was also emerging from overhaul, as Phil Barnes discovers.
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Make the most of dining on your rail journey
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Dining on a railway journey can be one of the highlights of travel, offering an opportunity to enjoy meals while taking in scenic views and experiencing the charm of railway carriages. Whether you’re embarking on a long-distance ride, enjoying a railtour or taking a relatively short trip, the dining experience can be enjoyable and memorable.…
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Rail tracks painted in preparation for hot weather
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Around 1,500 litres of white paint will be applied to railway tracks in preparation for hot weather. Hundreds of Network Rail workers will be deployed across Britain ahead of the summer weather. White paint helps reflect the sun’s rays and reduce overheating. Rails in direct sunshine can be as much as 20C hotter than the…
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Flying Scotsman to visit West Somerset Railway this summer
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The West Somerset Railway has announced a visit from No 60103 Flying Scotsman this summer.
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Funding awarded for celebration of Chesterfield’s railway history
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Chesterfield will commemorate its role in the birth of the world’s railway system and connection to George Stephenson thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Stephenson Steam Railway to reopen with new minature railway this Easter
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Stephenson Steam Railway will reopen for the 2025 running season with a brand-new miniature railway.
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International train fares from London could be cut by 30%
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Ticket prices for train services through the Channel Tunnel could be reduced by up to 30% if demand grows, according to a report.
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Issue 331
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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 331 of Heritage Railway magazine.
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New potential Eurostar rival emerges
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FS Italiane Group, the parent company of Trenitalia, has said it plans to launch services through the Channel Tunnel by 2029.
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