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National Railway Museum announces plans for 50th birthday year and the bicentenary of the railways
2025 will see the National Railway Museum celebrate its 50th birthday, as well as the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, with a host of exciting exhibitions and events.
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Introduce ‘yellow card’ first warning for rail passengers caught without a ticket, watchdog suggests
Train passengers caught without a ticket should be let off with a warning for a first offence, a watchdog has suggested.
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National Railway Museum seeks nostalgic photos for 50th birthday
For its 50th birthday next year, the National Railway Museum is collecting photographs from the public capturing half a century of the museum.
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Watchdog rules rail infrastructure deal could leave passengers worse off
The UK’s competition watchdog has provisionally ruled that Hitachi’s proposed purchase of Thales’s rail infrastructure could drive up prices and reduce service quality for passengers.
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Euston HS2 delays will mean extra costs, warns watchdog
Delays linking up HS2 and Euston will mean extra costs and potentially even higher spending, the National Audit Office has warned ministers.
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Rail signal deal being investigated by competition watchdog
The UK competition watchdog has launched a more in-depth investigation into Hitachi’s proposed purchase of Thales’s rail infrastructure division after warning the deal could lead to higher prices for passengers.
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Flying Scotsman centenary celebrations launched at London King’s Cross on station’s 170th birthday
Flying Scotsman – the world’s most famous steam locomotive – made its first appearance in a year-long national programme of events to mark its centenary today at London King’s Cross Station.
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Young Railway Photographers of the Year 2025 Announced
The winners of the 2025 Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition have been selected from over 300 entries.
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Thomas the Tank Engine documentary to premiere at The Greatest Gathering
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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