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Essential items to pack for a comfortable overnight train trip
Embarking on an overnight train journey can be a wonderful and unique way to travel. Whether you’re heading on a […]
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Network Rail boss announces retirement
Network Rail chief executive Sir Andrew Haines has announced his retirement before the creation of Great British Railways, which will take over its functions.
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Virgin says “no more major hurdles” to running trains through Channel Tunnel
There are “no more major hurdles to overcome” before Virgin Group can begin operating passenger trains through the Channel Tunnel following a determination by the rail regulator, the company has said.
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Locomotion reveals programme for railway’s bicentenary year
Locomotion railway museum in Shildon has announced its programme for the railway’s bicentenary year, including new exhibitions and a Flying Scotsman residency.
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Chiltern Railways to operate first East West Rail services
Chiltern Railways will run trains on a new line linking Oxford and Milton Keynes in the first phase of the East West Rail project, the Department for Transport has announced.
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Hull Trains drivers to strike over ‘unfair’ sacking of colleague
Drivers at Hull Trains are set to strike for eight weeks over the sacking of a colleague.
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Trainline sees record sales but shares plunge amid Great British Rail worries
Trainline made a record amount from ticket sales last year, but saw its share price plummet on Thursday amid concerns over Government plans for a rival national ticketing app.
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Stephenson Steam Railway announces new diesel driving experience
Visitors to Stephenson Steam Railway will be given then opportunity to take control of a classic British Rail Class 03 diesel locomotive as part of an exciting new driving experience.
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April 2025
Grab the brand-new April issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.
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Trains targeted in ‘incredibly dangerous’ attacks as objects thrown from bridge
Rocks and a scooter are among objects thrown at trains in a spate of “incredibly dangerous” attacks from a bridge above a 120mph railway line, an operator said.
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