Alex Bestwick

SWR to run reduced train services due to dry conditions

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Alex Bestwick

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4th August 2025

South Western Railway (SWR) has cut its train timetable due to soil along the route being too dry.
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Three train operators given go ahead to run extra East Coast services

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Alex Bestwick

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29th July 2025

Three East Coast Main Line train operators have been granted permission to run additional services from December.
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Passengers told do not travel after major signalling failure at London Waterloo

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Alex Bestwick

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21st July 2025

A major signalling failure at London Waterloo has left trains unable to use 14 platforms at the station, according to a rail company.
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August 2025

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Alex Bestwick

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16th July 2025

Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the August issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.
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Young Railway Photographers of the Year 2025 Announced

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Alex Bestwick

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11th July 2025

The winners of the 2025 Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition have been selected from over 300 entries.
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Long-running rail projects given go ahead after year-long pause

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Alex Bestwick

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8th July 2025

A slate of long-awaited transport projects has been given the green light again after almost a year on hold.
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Railway 200 train arrives at first stop in year-long tour

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Alex Bestwick

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30th June 2025

The special Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ train has arrived in Kidderminster, the first stop in its year-long tour of Britain.
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New deal will end many mobile blackspots for rail passengers, Government claims

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Alex Bestwick

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26th June 2025

A new telecoms deal will eliminate mobile signal blackspots on many of Britain’s major train routes, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said.
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Eurostar services disrupted by track fatalities and cable theft

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Alex Bestwick

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25th June 2025

Thousands of Eurostar passengers are experiencing severe delays and cancellations following two track fatalities and cable theft.
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July 2025

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Alex Bestwick

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20th June 2025

Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the July issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.
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