Sam Hewitt

Another U-turn as WSR plc sells 4110 to Dartmouth line

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Sam Hewitt

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4th March 2019

THE saga surrounding the sale of West Somerset Railway (WSR)-based GWR 2-6-2T No. 4110 took another unexpected turn on February 3 when it was revealed the unrestored Large Prairie had been sold to the Dartmouth Steam Railway (DSR) at Paignton. The surprise announcement came just three weeks after the loco’s owner – West Somerset Railway…
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IMechE: Hydrogen trains ‘no replacement for electrification’

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Sam Hewitt

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4th March 2019

The move to develop hydrogen-powered trains is a vital part of the process to improve air quality.
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Double HRA awards for NER Autocar and Gloucs-Warks

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Sam Hewitt

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4th March 2019

THE stunning restoration of North Eastern autocar No. 3170 and the extension of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway have both won two major awards at the annual Heritage Railway Association dinner. There were awards in a record 15 categories, which included a completely new award recognising the contribution of a young volunteer. The NER 1903 Electric…
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Harry Needle Railroad Co expands with £6m Worksop depot takeover

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Sam Hewitt

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4th March 2019

Harry Needle Railroad Co has taken over the former DB Schenker wagon repair depot in Worksop
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Could Class 185s be heading for Ireland?

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Sam Hewitt

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4th March 2019

The sight of Class 185 DMUs working in the Irish Republic has become a strong possibility.
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Rail Delivery Group outlines ticket reform plans

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Sam Hewitt

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4th March 2019

OUTLINE plans which could change how rail fares are calculated will form part of a rail industry contribution to the Williams Review. The proposals have been submitted by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents all train operators. Following the biggest fares consultation in rail history, eight passengers out of 10 want the system overhauled;…
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Class 88s visit Great Eastern Main Line

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd March 2019

DRS Class 88 Nos. 88007 Electra and 88008 Ariadne made a rare visit to the Great Eastern Main Line on January 18. The pair worked from Willesden Brent Sidings to Ipswich (East Suffolk Jct) having come south from Crewe Gresty Bridge the previous day. The visit was in connection with filming as part of the…
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Bombardier to fit ETCS kit on Heathrow Express ‘387s’

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd March 2019

PORTERBROOK has signed a contract with Bombardier Transportation to fit ETCS digital signalling equipment to Great Western Railway Class 387 EMUs, which are being converted for Heathrow Express services. The investment by Porterbrook is valued at £11million. GWR is having 12 Class 387s converted for the airport express work, with No. 387140 having already been…
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Late start for new trains puts ‘Pacer’ withdrawal months behind schedule

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd March 2019

PLANS to withdraw the first Northern Rail ‘Pacers’ at the end of September 2018 have missed their scheduled date by four months. The plan, published by the DfT, was for five two-car Class 144s to start the ball rolling on the withdrawal programme back in September, with all two-car sets out of traffic by January…
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PANTOGRAPH COLLAPSE

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd March 2019

Metrolink services through Manchester city centre were disrupted around 11.00 on December 19 when the pantograph of tram No. 3010 was severely damaged as it arrived at the Shudehill stop, near Victoria station. An hour later, when this photo was taken, the remains of the pantograph were being secured ready for the set to be…
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