Alex Bestwick

Train driver completes final journey of 50-year railway career

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Alex Bestwick

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4 October 2024

After a 50-year career on the railways, a beloved train driver has completed one last journey before retirement.
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£200m train manufacturing factory will be ‘transformational’ for Yorkshire town

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Alex Bestwick

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3 October 2024

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh will formally open a £200 million train manufacturing factory in Goole which will support 700 jobs.
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Vacancy for Assistant Infrastructure Manager

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Alex Bestwick

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30 September 2024

The Dart Valley Railway Company operates the Dartmouth Steam Railway in South Devon, which runs between Paignton and Kingswear and […]
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First Minister to lobby Chancellor over lack of funding for railways in Wales

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Alex Bestwick

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27 September 2024

Wales has been “short-changed” when it comes to funding for railways, the First Minister said, as she pledged to beat a path to the Chancellor’s door.
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Railway stations targeted by cyber attack

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Alex Bestwick

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26 September 2024

A cyber attack has hit public wi-fi at some of the biggest railways stations in the country.
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Where to find your next great railway read

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Alex Bestwick

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19 September 2024

Looking for a great gift, or even just to treat yourself? Look no further – there’s something for everyone in […]
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Train drivers vote to accept multiyear pay offer and end two-year dispute

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Alex Bestwick

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18 September 2024

Train drivers have voted overwhelmingly to accept a multiyear pay offer, ending a two-year dispute at 16 rail companies.
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Teenager arrested over Transport for London cyber attack

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Alex Bestwick

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12 September 2024

A 17-year-old has been arrested as part of the investigation into a cyber security incident affecting Transport for London (TfL), the National Crime Agency said.
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Team of railway modellers to building working layout in a weekend for charity

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Alex Bestwick

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12 September 2024

Over the weekend of September 21/22, Heritage Railway staff writer Owen Hayward will be leading a team of railway modellers […]
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Locomotive named after music producer and rail enthusiast Pete Waterman

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Alex Bestwick

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11 September 2024

A locomotive has been named after veteran music producer and rail enthusiast Pete Waterman.
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