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Category: Railtours

Launch of major appeal to restore SVR’s vital locomotive yard

30th May 2022 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has launched a major appeal for £500,000 to restore its locomotive yard in Bridgnorth – vital for the operation of the entire railway.

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Pathfinder cancels Mazey Day special

27th May 2022 Darren Hendley News, Railtours

PATHFINDER Tours’ annual ‘Mazey Day Cornishman’ special from Solihull to Penzance via Oxford on June 25 has been cancelled. The tour operator made the decision today (May 27) to pull the train from its schedules due to the uncertainty

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Get involved with Yorkshire Wolds Railway’s Jubilee weekend

25th May 2022 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

The Yorkshire Wolds Railway (YWR) is preparing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by opening every day over the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Royals on Rails at the National Railway Museum to mark the Platinum Jubilee

24th May 2022 Sam Hewitt Network, News, Railtours

The National Railway Museum is inviting visitors to share in the luxury of royal travel with a season of royal-themed activities and a new exhibition to coincide with Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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Pre-order your copy of Rail Express April 2022 today!

14th March 2022 Shannon Butcher Diesel, Electric, Freight, Industrial, Metro, Modelling, Network, News, Railtours, Steam, World

In every issue of Rail Express, you’ll find the latest news covering Railtours, Preservation, Units, Shunters, Coaches, Wagons and the Irish modern traction scene, so make sure to pre-order your copy of the upcoming issue to avoid missing out on fantastic content.

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Competition seeking best young rail photographers open

25th September 2021 Sam Hewitt Competitions, Network, News, Railtours, Steam

Entries are still being accepted for the Rail Camera Club’s free competition for railway photographers aged under 26 to showcase their work.

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What is the royal train? Your questions answered

7th December 2020 Sam Hewitt Features, Railtours
Duke & Duchess' Royal Train

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are setting off on a festive morale-boosting tour around the country on the Royal Train.

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UK railway news roundup

27th March 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News, Railtours, Steam
Grant Shapps: Key workers 'will have space to be safe' on rail services

The coronavirus situation continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry as the UK faces lockdown. Services are slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are firmly in place and more events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup:

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BTP warns ‘trespass will not be tolerated’

10th May 2019 Gareth Evans Network, News, Railtours

BTP advises anyone witnessing incidents of trespass on the national network to call the police immediately on 999.

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