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Railway history talks and behind-the-scenes tours on festival program – and they’re all free!
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Events taking place up and down the country will include talks on fascinating aspects of railway history and behind-the-scenes tours – for free!
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New world record set for furthest distance travelled by battery train
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A new world record has been set for the furthest distance travelled by a battery-electric train on a single charge.
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Rail disruption expected over bank holiday weekend due to strike
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Travellers are being warned of disruption to rail services over the bank holiday weekend because of a strike by workers.
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Rail bosses given ‘criminal offence’ warning over fare dodger prosecutions
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Train company bosses have been warned they could be breaking the law if they allow unqualified staff to prosecute alleged fare dodgers.
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Aslef chief Mick Whelan announces retirement
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The leader of the train drivers’ union will retire after three terms in office.
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Iconic locomotives depart Derby following world’s largest railway festival
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Legendary steam and diesel locomotives have begun departing Alstom’s historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works, following the conclusion of the world’s largest-ever gathering of historic and modern trains.
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Preservation work of Wensleydale Railway volunteers spotlighted in Countryfile episode
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The hard work of volunteers to bring Wensleydale Railway back to life is the focus of a new episode of the popular BBC show.
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Rail travel disruption continues in aftermath of Storm Floris
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The aftermath of Storm Floris continued to bring disruption to rail travel on Tuesday.
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Celebration of 1950s and 60s returns to Crich Tramway Village
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Crich Tramway Village will host its annual Sounds of the 1950s and 60s event next weekend.
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SWR to run reduced train services due to dry conditions
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South Western Railway (SWR) has cut its train timetable due to soil along the route being too dry.
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