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Train services ‘severely disrupted’ by fire under rail arches near London Bridge
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Rail services have been disrupted and buildings evacuated due to a large fire causing “bursts of black smoke” under railway arches in central London.
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Class 28 special from Kernow
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A single ‘N’ gauge BR green Class 28 ‘Metrovick’ has been commissioned from Rapido Trains by Kernow Model Rail Centre representing No. D5702 which is the locomotive featured in Thomas the Tank Engine by the Rev W Awdry.
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Hornby Mk.3 ‘bedz’ return
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Hornby Mk.3 sleeper coaches make a welcome return in two liveries including a good representation of InterCity ‘Swallow’ livery and the most up-to-date Caledonian Sleeper scheme of teal and white (with the original purple/blue of the underlying ScotRail livery showing on the coach ends).
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Only travel on strike days if ‘absolutely necessary’, rail passengers advised
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Only around a fifth of Britain’s train services will operate on Thursday and Saturday during the latest rail strikes.
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SEPTEMBER ISSUE
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Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts.
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September 2022
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Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the September issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.
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Tax fuel on domestic flights to fund train fares freeze, urges lobby group
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A fuel tax should be imposed on domestic flights to fund a freeze in train fares, a pressure group has said.
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GWR-inspired Mogul announced as second guest at Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala
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The Severn Valley Railway has announced that the second guest locomotive for its Autumn Steam Gala will be GWR-inspired Mogul No. 9351, with thanks to West Somerset Railway PLC.
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Rail fare increase in England will be below inflation rate, Government says
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An expected increase to rail fares in England will be less than July’s retail price index to help commuters cope with the cost-of-living crisis, the Government has announced.
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Train drivers to strike on Saturday in deadlocked dispute
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Saturday will see more strikes by train drivers, with more industrial action planned in the coming weeks amid the worsening disputes over jobs, pay and conditions.
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