The leader of the biggest rail workers union has followed up his re-election with a warning that a wave of strikes and other forms of industrial action will go ahead.
Read moreRMT boss warns of more strikes following re-election
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Railway engineers turned dog rescuers on West Coast main line
Bank holiday railway engineers turned dog rescuers after a wayward pooch found her way on to the tracks on the West Coast main line.
Read moreMinisters ‘told HS2 was over-budget three years ago’
Ministers knew HS2 was over-budget at least three years ago, it has been reported.
Read moreDurango & Silverton sued for $25m by US Government after fire
The US Government is suing one of the country’s top steam-operated railways for $25million.
Read moreGreat Western makes preparations for ‘biggest timetable change in 43 years’
Peak time Cardiff to London ‘flyers’ taking just 102 minutes for the 131-mile journey are among the highlights of Great Western Railway’s new inter-city timetable.
Read moreA West Highland celebration
Keith Farr analyses steam-hauled journeys over this scenic and demanding route.
Read moreUK railway news round-up
This week’s railway round-up is dominated with the story that the government is to launch a review into the costs and benefits of HS2, even after £7 billion has already been spent on the high speed rail project.
Read moreNorthern ‘Pacers’ to nod along until 2020
Arriva Rail North has confirmed that some of its unpopular ‘Pacer’ railbuses will be required beyond the December 31 withdrawal deadline.
Read moreArchive: Open day at Barrow Hill
As printed from the January 1972 edition of The Railway Magazine, take a look at this story by Peter A Hogarth about the Barrow Hill roundhouse.
Read moreGWR sheds make way for Old Oak Common hub
Demolition of former Great Western Railway sheds at Old Oak Common, in west London, was completed in July.
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