Heritage railways are at risk of closure, plus HS2 is back in the headlines as the high speed rail project is given the go-ahead to enter its construction phase.
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Railway landmarks lit up in support for NHS workers
Some of the best known railway landmarks across the UK were lit up in blue to show support for NHS and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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This week, the coronavirus situation continues to cause havoc, but there is plenty of good, feel-good stories coming out of this troubling time, as the #RailwayRainbows campaign kicks off to lift the mood of commuting key workers.
Read morePublic invited to send in Railway Rainbows to lift key workers
Railway station teams are inviting the public to send in home-made pictures of rainbows to display in an effort to lift the mood of key worker commuters.
Read moreThieves targeting railway signalling cables
Metal thieves have disrupted the journeys of key workers after ripping out hundreds of metres of railway signalling cable.
Read moreThe death of Sir Nigel Gresley
The death of Sir Nigel Gresley at Hertford on April 5, deprived the railway mechanical engineering profession of one of its most distinguished personalities.
Read moreWIN! Selection of railway books worth £100 up for grabs!
WIN a selection of rail books from Gresley Books to keep you entertained while you’re stuck at home!
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This week, the focus very much turns to the heritage railway sector, as railways are forced to close and furlough staff. But, in a sharp turn, new emergency funds and fundraising by the public could mean the heritage railways have plenty of life yet.
Read moreWest Coast Main Line moves a million tonnes of critical supplies every week
Every 24 hours throughout the coronavirus crisis, 188,000 tonnes of critical supplies are being moved by rail between London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.
Read moreGet started in railway modelling with The Model Centre
The Model Centre are offering an abundance of OO-gauge and N-gauge products for as much as 50% off, their new Heljan Class 45s.
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