Alex Bestwick

Railway 200 train arrives at first stop in year-long tour

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Alex Bestwick

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30 June 2025

The special Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ train has arrived in Kidderminster, the first stop in its year-long tour of Britain.
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New deal will end many mobile blackspots for rail passengers, Government claims

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Alex Bestwick

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26 June 2025

A new telecoms deal will eliminate mobile signal blackspots on many of Britain’s major train routes, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said.
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Eurostar services disrupted by track fatalities and cable theft

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Alex Bestwick

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25 June 2025

Thousands of Eurostar passengers are experiencing severe delays and cancellations following two track fatalities and cable theft.
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Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event

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Alex Bestwick

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23 June 2025

Flying Scotsman will appear at the world’s largest gathering of historic and modern railway vehicles in August, Alstom has announced.
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Thomas the Tank Engine documentary to premiere at The Greatest Gathering

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Alex Bestwick

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19 June 2025

A documentary exploring Thomas the Tank Engine’s enduring legacy will receive its UK premiere at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering this summer.
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HS2 opening delayed beyond 2033

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Alex Bestwick

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18 June 2025

The Transport Secretary has told the Commons there is “no route” to meet the target date of having HS2 services running by 2033 as she confirmed the project will be delayed.
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£445m investment in Welsh railways to come over 10 years

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Alex Bestwick

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11 June 2025

Welsh rail projects will receive £445m in additional funding – but cash will come over 10 years, the Chancellor has announced.
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Six artists celebrate railway history with murals along new heritage trail

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Alex Bestwick

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11 June 2025

Nine new works of art will appear along a trail of historic locations to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR).
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Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland

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Alex Bestwick

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10 June 2025

Eurostar has unveiled plans to launch direct services connecting the UK with Germany and Switzerland.
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Capacity for Channel Tunnel train services to be increased, says regulator

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Alex Bestwick

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5 June 2025

Spare capacity at Eurostar’s Temple Mills maintenance depot will be allocated to either a new operator or Eurostar itself, meaning more choice for passengers, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has said.
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Alex Bestwick

Railway 200 train arrives at first stop in year-long tour

New deal will end many mobile blackspots for rail passengers, Government claims

Eurostar services disrupted by track fatalities and cable theft

Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event

Thomas the Tank Engine documentary to premiere at The Greatest Gathering

HS2 opening delayed beyond 2033

£445m investment in Welsh railways to come over 10 years

Six artists celebrate railway history with murals along new heritage trail

Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland

Capacity for Channel Tunnel train services to be increased, says regulator

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