An early draft of the Oakervee Report – leaked to national media in November – confirms the expert panel will recommend High Speed 2 (HS2)
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HS2 bill up to £88billion as completion date slips to 2040
By Ben Jones HS2 Ltd has advised the Government the first phase of High Speed 2 to Birmingham could open five years later than planned
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Final HST working was emotional
HAVING been given your June edition by a friend who recognised me in the Paddington hosts HST farewell feature, I was the driver of 1L7,
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‘King’ and ‘A4’ to head 15-engine North Yorkshire Autumn Steam Gala
Didcot’s GWR ‘King’ No. 6023 King Edward II will break new ground for the class this autumn when it takes a starring role in the North
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First Heathrow Express Class 387 emerges
TWO of 12 GWR Class 387 110mph EMUs to be branded in a new Heathrow Express livery were released from Ilford Works on May 22.
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‘Hoover’ Royal Oak saved by Great Central Railway
CLASS 50 No. 50017 Royal Oak has been acquired by the Great Central Railway (GCR) from Boden Rail, Eastcroft, Nottingham. This followed a few days when
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It’s high fives as GW Railwayana lives up to its name
With a selection of five GWR nameplates, supported by six GWR cabsides and five smokebox numberplates from named locomotives, GW Railwayana will be living up
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HS2 unveils designs for Old Oak Common interchange
HIGH Speed 2 Ltd has revealed the designs for the HS2 Phase 1 station at Old Oak Common, and appointed construction partners for its two
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Lottery grant for GWR 2-8-0 heavy freight No. 2874
The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £57,400 towards the restoration.
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