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UK railway news roundup

This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!
Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series

Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver.
Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at

While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened their refreshment facilities. If you fancy a day out which
UK railway news roundup

After the latest government announcements, the heritage railway sector starts to wake up again after nearly four months of closures.
UK railway news roundup

The easing of lockdown measures across the country comes at a good time for Rail Charter Services, and HS2 is back in the news as the project’s minister responds to criticisms.
LNER joins ‘know your train’ on Real time trains website

LONG distance operator LNER is the latest train operator to participate in the ‘Know Your Train’ service feature of the website Real Time Trains. ‘Know Your
NEW Settle & Carlisle luxury charter train announced

THE timing of an announcement for a reduction in social distancing by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, along with a further easing of restrictions has come
UK railway news roundup

Here’s the news from the railway network this week.

Dr Michael Bailey and Peter Davidson with the Hetton locomotive

UK railway news roundup

10th July 2020 Andy Hill

This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!

Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series

9th July 2020 Sam Hewitt

Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver.

Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at

5th July 2020 Gareth Evans

While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened

UK railway news roundup

3rd July 2020 Andy Hill

After the latest government announcements, the heritage railway sector starts to wake up again after nearly four months of closures.

Class 144 Pacers Nos. 144006/7 were driven from Keighley, West Yorkshire to Gobowen, Shropshire on May 22. They are seen at Gobowen – the second track from the right in the distance heads off to Oswestry. PHIL BRADLEY/CHR

Pacers delivered to Gobowen for Cambrian Heritage Railways

23rd May 2020 Gareth Evans

Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) has acquired a pair of Class 144 Pacer diesel railbuses from

In tonight's episode, a heatwave hits the network hard, signalling equipment is out at Didcot and a surfeit of insects plague trains' windscreen wipers. Graeme Parker in the London Paddington control room.

Railways on TV – Paddington: A Year on the Tracks documentary series starts tonight

14th May 2020 Gareth Evans

A special four-part Channel 5 documentary series starts tonight (Thursday, May 14) at 9pm and

Heritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified

20th March 2020 Gareth Evans

The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has reacted warmly to the package of measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Richmond (Yorks)) this afternoon.

Derby Trainman: ‘45’ not out

21st January 2020 Shannon Butcher

Ahead of a new edition of his book about life as a BR trainman in the 1990s, Tim Helme looks back to the remaining Class 45s that could still be found in the Derby area back then.