Alex Bestwick

Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 amid shortage

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Alex Bestwick

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7th May 2025

Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains amid concerns over driver shortages.
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Trainline reports record sales last year

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Alex Bestwick

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7th May 2025

Trainline profits surged last year following record sales, with the company benefiting from the growing popularity of digital tickets and fewer rail strikes.
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‘Shocking’ near-miss CCTV footage warns of risks of railway crossings

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Alex Bestwick

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1st May 2025

Network Rail has issued ‘shocking’ CCTV footage, including a teenager stood in the middle of a railway crossing staring at their mobile phone and a couple pushing a pram across a line after failing to observe safety barrier alarms.
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Planning application approved for £32 million Golborne railway station

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Alex Bestwick

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30th April 2025

Plans for a new £32m railway station in Golborne have been given the green light.
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Make the most of dining on your rail journey

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Alex Bestwick

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25th April 2025

Dining on a railway journey can be one of the highlights of travel, offering an opportunity to enjoy meals while taking in scenic views and experiencing the charm of railway carriages. Whether you’re embarking on a long-distance ride, enjoying a railtour or taking a relatively short trip, the dining experience can be enjoyable and memorable.…
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Direct train service between Newcastle and Brighton proposed

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Alex Bestwick

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25th April 2025

Proposals to operate direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton have been announced.
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Ban playing music out loud on public transport, Lib Dems say

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Alex Bestwick

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24th April 2025

Playing music out loud on buses and trains should be made illegal, with fines of up to £1,000, the Liberal Democrats have said.
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Rail tracks painted in preparation for hot weather

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd April 2025

Around 1,500 litres of white paint will be applied to railway tracks in preparation for hot weather. Hundreds of Network Rail workers will be deployed across Britain ahead of the summer weather. White paint helps reflect the sun’s rays and reduce overheating. Rails in direct sunshine can be as much as 20C hotter than the…
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May 2025

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd April 2025

Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the May issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.
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Easter train journeys to be disrupted by more than 300 engineering projects

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Alex Bestwick

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17th April 2025

Passengers have been warned that a number of lines will close as Network Rail carry out engineering work across Britain this Easter.
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