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.
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New look for Mid Norfolk Railway in 2021 running season
Passengers at the Mid Norfolk Railway during the 2021 running season will be surprised by the changes they will see with new and refurbished rolling stock giving a new look to the railway.
Read moreChris Austin steps down as chairman of West Somerset Railway
The Chairman of the West Somerset Steam Railway Trust, Chris Austin, has announced that he is stepping down as chairman and as a trustee with immediate effect.
Read moreFestive trains will operate at North Norfolk Railway
The North Norfolk Railway has invested in special measures to ensure the highly popular Santa Specials and the Norfolk Lights Express trains can continue to operate this Christmas.
Read moreDisappointment as Polar Express™ 2020 trains are cancelled at the SDR
It is with considerable regret and great disappointment that this year’s planned Polar Express™ trains for the Christmas season at the Buckfastleigh-based South Devon Railway (SDR) have had to be cancelled.
Read moreLottery gives Great Central Railway £250K after turning down earlier bid for emergency aid
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has made a major U-turn on its earlier decision to refuse an application from the Great Central Railway for £250,000 of support from the Heritage Emergency Fund.
Read moreSteaming up for new Heritage Railway Weekends
One of the UK’s best-known heritage railway lines will be steaming ahead with a series of special Heritage Railway Weekends this winter.
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This week, it has been revealed the cost of HS2 could rise by an extra £800 million due to “more significant challenges than anticipated.”
Read moreSwanage Railway aim to raise £5k in five days in public appeal
Volunteers from Swanage Railway are appealing to the public to help them raise £5,000 in five days – starting from Friday, October 16.
Read more£330 worth of stunning railway prints up for grabs
We’ve teamed up with one of the UK’s leading railway artist James Green GRA to offer you an outstanding prize worth £330!
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