Construction work on HS2 officially begins today, with 22,000 jobs expected to be created over the next few years. But there is some opposition.
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Bristol Temple Meads station celebrates 180 years
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Leighton Buzzard Railway has announced it is to reopen on Saturday 19 September after months of closures.
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Crossrail is delayed delayed again, at an extra cost of £450m. Plus, a Llangennech diesel train bursts into flames in South Wales.
Read morePREVIEW | Darlington: Home of Rail Engineering in the North-East
For a limited time only, you can read the digital version of Darlington, The Home of Rail Engineering in the North-East for just 99p.
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The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway will return to operating trains over its full length in September, following a successful reopening during August.
Read moreGreat Central Railway launches emergency appeal
The Great Central Railway has launched an emergency appeal to be able to continue with planned essential works – amid COVID-19 uncertainty.
Read morePREVIEW: Issue 270 of Heritage Railway magazine
Steam is back for the summer! Inside our brand new issue of Heritage Railway magazine, we take a look at railways restarting in time for the high season after months of closures.
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The rail industry across the UK fell silent to remember the three men who died in the Stonehaven derailment last week. Plus, there’s confusion over potential rail fare rises.
Read moreHelston Railway appeal to get new DMU ready for service
The Helston Railway is appealing for funds to ensure that its newly-acquired Class 127 DMU set will be ready for service in 2021.
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