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New train services between London and Greater Manchester planned

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Alex Bestwick

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17th May 2024

New train services could be launched between London and Greater Manchester to encourage more people to switch to rail travel.
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DfT proposes lowering minimum age to drive trains

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Alex Bestwick

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16th May 2024

The Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing that the minimum age for driving a train on Britain’s railways is reduced to 18 in order to ease staffing shortage.
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Railway lines reopen following gas leak

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Alex Bestwick

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14th May 2024

Railway lines in and out of Inverness Station have reopened following a closure due to a gas leak from a freight train. Gas distribution firm SGN said on social media its staff had stopped the leak at about 2.30pm. Buildings in Inverness were evacuated and railway lines closed earlier today after a gas leak from…
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What’s inside the June issue of Rail Express?

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Richard Clinnick

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9th May 2024

Richard Clinnick shares what to expect in the June issue of Rail Express when it hits shelves next Friday.
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Tribute to WW2 railway hero

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Alex Bestwick

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29th April 2024

A memorial and dedication service honoured the life of LNER Railway Police Constable Robert Smith, who lost his life during an air raid in 1942.
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Locomotion moves 46 historic vehicles into £8m New Hall

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Alex Bestwick

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29th April 2024

Locomotion has completed the movement of 46 vehicles into its new £8 million New Hall building at its site in Shildon.
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Labour pledges to renationalise railways if elected

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Alex Bestwick

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25th April 2024

The Labour Party will renationalise the railways if elected, says the shadow transport secretary.
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Leighton Buzzard Railway announces a diesel gala with a hint of steam!

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd April 2024

Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway’s upcoming Diesel Gala next month will also feature a hint of steam.
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Peer calls for toilets on new Elizabeth line trains after passengers held up ‘for 10 hours’

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Alex Bestwick

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18th April 2024

A Labour peer has called for toilets on Elizabeth line trains after an incident in December when passengers were held for hours without access to one.
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Plans for new open access train services being considered on seven routes

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Alex Bestwick

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15th April 2024

Millions of people across Britain will have access to new open access train services under new rail industry plans.
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