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  • Fresh rail strike to hit Avanti West Coast

    Fresh rail strike to hit Avanti West Coast

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    Fresh strikes have been announced in the rail industry as industrial unrest continues to spread in disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.

  • Daughter of man who saved Flying Scotsman from the scrapheap to visit UK

    Daughter of man who saved Flying Scotsman from the scrapheap to visit UK

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    The daughter of the man who saved the record-breaking Flying Scotsman from being cut up for scrap is to make a pilgrimage to the UK from her home in Portugal, to ride behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

  • Preview: November issue of Railways Illustrated

    Preview: November issue of Railways Illustrated

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    Grab the brand new November issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.

  • MID-NORFOLK RAILWAY OPERATIONS MANAGER – Full time, Permanent Contract.

    MID-NORFOLK RAILWAY OPERATIONS MANAGER – Full time, Permanent Contract.

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    The Mid-Norfolk Railway operates East Anglia’s longest heritage railway which runs between Dereham, Wymondham and North Elmham with long term ambitions to restore the line further north to County School.

  • Francis Bourgeois visits an incredible model railway!

    Francis Bourgeois visits an incredible model railway!

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    Francis Bourgeois, a railway and trainspotting enthusiast in his 20s, was invited to view an amazing model railway layout, created by Mike.

  • How to refurbish… an Avanti West Coast Pendolino

    How to refurbish… an Avanti West Coast Pendolino

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    With the oldest Class 390 Pendolino vehicles now over 20 years old, the whole fleet is undergoing a comprehensive internal refurbishment. On April 28, Rail Express was invited to Alstom’s Widnes depot to see first-hand work progressing at full tilt on two units. All text/images by Mark Simmons.

  • Autumn Heritage and Steam Railway events for the whole family

    Autumn Heritage and Steam Railway events for the whole family

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    The colder weather is settling in fast, and although the kids are back at school, we’re know you’ll be looking for plenty to do at the weekends and during half-term. Don’t forget, steam and heritage railways are open all year round.

  • Train services to London halted by damaged electric wires

    Train services to London halted by damaged electric wires

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    Rail services connecting parts of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex with London are severely disrupted due to damaged overhead electric wires.

  • September issue on sale now!

    September issue on sale now!

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    The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews – and our brand new September issue is out now!

  • Preview: October issue of Railways Illustrated

    Preview: October issue of Railways Illustrated

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    Grab the brand new October issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.


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