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June 2025
Grab the brand-new June issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.
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Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 amid shortage
Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains amid concerns over driver shortages.
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Trainline reports record sales last year
Trainline profits surged last year following record sales, with the company benefiting from the growing popularity of digital tickets and fewer rail strikes.
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‘Shocking’ near-miss CCTV footage warns of risks of railway crossings
Network Rail has issued ‘shocking’ CCTV footage, including a teenager stood in the middle of a railway crossing staring at their mobile phone and a couple pushing a pram across a line after failing to observe safety barrier alarms.
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Planning application approved for £32 million Golborne railway station
Plans for a new £32m railway station in Golborne have been given the green light.
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Direct train service between Newcastle and Brighton proposed
Proposals to operate direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton have been announced.
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Ban playing music out loud on public transport, Lib Dems say
Playing music out loud on buses and trains should be made illegal, with fines of up to £1,000, the Liberal Democrats have said.
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Rail tracks painted in preparation for hot weather
Around 1,500 litres of white paint will be applied to railway tracks in preparation for hot weather. Hundreds of Network
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Easter train journeys to be disrupted by more than 300 engineering projects
Passengers have been warned that a number of lines will close as Network Rail carry out engineering work across Britain this Easter.
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Step back to 1956 with our latest tramways book!
We are delighted to announce the release of The Tramways of Glasgow 1956 by Henry Conn – the latest addition to our acclaimed series celebrating the wonderful views of David and John Clarke.
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