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Class 56s prepared for export… are they destined for Ghana?
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ONE OF the more intriguing stories of the year so far is the preparation of two Colas Rail Class 56s for export. Nothing has been confirmed as yet, but Ghana is widely touted as their planned destination. Romic is facilitating the move, as it has already exported HSTs to both Nigeria and Mexico and so…
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DB Cargo sells all but one of its Class 60s to ESH Rail Services
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A NEW name in rail haulage, Enviro Skip Hire Rail Services, has bought all but one of DB Cargo’s remaining 52 Class 60s, and the first to be resurrected for its new owner by DBC, 60063, has been released. Now sporting a two-tone grey livery, just like the old BR Trainload Freight colour scheme, and…
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Railway Announces Temporary Service Changes Due to Extreme Weather
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The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced temporary changes to its services this week following forecasts of extreme temperatures across North Wales. Following discussions between the railway’s operations, engineering and safety teams, the decision has been taken to cancel Heritage Railcar services scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The railway has stressed that the decision has…
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DBC sends first of 25 Class 66s to Romania
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THE FIRST of 25 Class 66s that Romania Operator Grup Feroviar Roman (GFR) has bought from DB Cargo has made its journey to the continent. 66035 Resourceful moved 66014 from Toton to Dollands Moor in April ready for its transfer through the Channel Tunnel. Like 66014, 66006/024/040 have all been repainted in GFR’s blue while…
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English rail fares could rise by 8% next year
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English rail fares will rise by up to 8% in 2024 if the Government uses the same formula as this year, new figures show.
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Steam Rail triumphs at Heritage Railways Association Awards
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At the Heritage Railways Association Annual Dinner and Awards held in Birmingham last Saturday, 11th March, nearly 200 of Britain’s leading preservationists assembled to celebrate the winners of awards in 12 categories that recognised the best practice in everything from income generation to waggon restoration.
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Warning of widespread disruption as details of rail strike impact released
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Railway passengers have been given more information about the impact of a fresh wave of strikes, with warnings of widespread disruption to services.
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Train smashes into farming machinery at 66mph
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A train travelling at 66mph crashed into farming machinery because a tractor was driven over a level crossing without permission, an investigation has found.
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UK railway news round-up
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The Railway Hub’s weekly round-up of the latest railway news. Here are this week’s top stories…
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Virgin Trains launch legal action against government over West Coast route
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Virgin, Stagecoach and SNCF say that the Department for Transport breached its duties in barring them from tendering.
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