This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!
On 3 July 1938, the A4 class locomotive Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph to set a new steam locomotive world speed record. That record still stands.
Severn Valley Railway has announced it will reopen for passenger services from August 1 with a range of excursions aimed at bringing families together.
