Construction has begun on a new and bigger sea wall at Dawlish to protect the railway and town from rising sea levels and extreme weather for the next 100 years.
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Colonel Stephens: Celebrating a light railway legend
The life and work of an ingenious engineer, Colonel Stephens, who inspired Britain’s preserved railway sector is celebrated in a new publication written by Heritage Railway magazine editor Robin Jones.
Read moreVictoria station marks 100 years since Unknown Warrior burial
A pop-up exhibition has opened in London Victoria station to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the journey and burial of the Unknown Warrior.
Read moreStory of King’s Cross station told in new Channel 5 documentary
The rich history of one of the most iconic and well-known railway stations in the world will be told in a new documentary which airs on Channel 5 tonight (Monday, 9 November).
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A new national COVID-19 lockdown running from November 5 to December 2 has had another damning effect on the UK rail scene.
Read moreRMT union leader Mick Cash retires after ‘campaign of harassment’
The leader of the biggest rail workers’ union has announced his retirement, blaming a “campaign of harassment” against him by factional groups within the union.
Read moreStonehaven derailment: Line to reopen next week
The railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee is due to reopen next week after a fatal crash near Stonehaven.
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This week we see the first glimpses of EMR’s Aurora fleet, plus to government pledge to scrap fees for rearranging COVID-19 disrupted journeys.
Read moreThousands complain over lockdown rail refunds
Thousands of train passengers complained about ticketing and refunds following the coronavirus outbreak, new figures show.
Read moreTrain named in honour of Dr Paul Stephenson for Black History Month
Civil rights pioneer Dr Paul Stephenson is to have a train named in his honour to celebrate Black History Month.
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