This year sees the 150th anniversary since the ‘Pacific Railroad’ was finished, which linked the existing eastern US network with the Pacific coast at Omaha, Nebraska.
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South Western Railway strike: Workers begin four-day walkout
Rail workers are said to be “solidly supporting” a fresh rail strike in the long-running dispute over guards on trains, which has hit services on some of the busiest routes in the country.
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This week’s railway round-up LNER announce a new rail fares system aimed at saving passengers costs of up to £73 and are we finally getting a glimpse of the future for railways with solar power?
Read moreRMT boss warns of more strikes following re-election
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 moreRailway 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.
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