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All Aboard for Dee Valley Volunteer Adventure

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Mark Lancaster

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20th May 2026

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is inviting local people to enjoy a unique day of free train travel on Saturday, June 6, through the stunning Dee Valley while discovering the rewarding world of heritage railway volunteering. ‘Volunteer at our Stations – An Open Day on the Move’ will take place, giving visitors the opportunity to travel…
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Ride the Rocket Returns for Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza

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Mark Lancaster

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19th May 2026

A magical evening of steam, spectacle and fireworks is set to light up the Dee Valley this autumn as the Llangollen Railway launches ticket sales for its hugely anticipated “Ride the Rocket” experience on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Departing from Llangollen Railway Station at 6pm, passengers will enjoy a return steam-hauled journey to Corwen aboard…
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The full HS2 timeline: from inception to today

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Alex Bestwick

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19th May 2026

HS2 has been a controversial project since plans emerged in 2009, marked by delays, environmental concerns, and spiralling costs.
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HS2 could cost more than £100bn and may not open until 2039, says minister

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Alex Bestwick

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19th May 2026

HS2 could cost more than £100 billion and may not open until 2039, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.
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Avanti West Coast to cut services after Government asks it to save money

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Alex Bestwick

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18th May 2026

Avanti West Coast will axe one in seven train services following a Government request to reduce spending, the operator said.
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Special celebration of railway pioneer George Stephenson planned for June

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Alex Bestwick

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18th May 2026

A special celebration of the life of ‘Father of Railways’ will take place in Chesterfield next month.
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Long-awaited legislation for new rail body in King’s Speech

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Alex Bestwick

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15th May 2026

The King’s Speech on Wednesday included long-awaited legislation to create a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways.
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Helston Railway buys historic viaduct key to extension plan

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Mark Lancaster

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14th May 2026

THE Helston Railway Preservation Society has added the Cober Viaduct, also known as Lowertown Viaduct, to its land portfolio. Robin Jones reports… The six-arch curved stone structure has always been seen as a key objective and the jewel in the crown in the strategy to extend the railway as far towards Helston as possible. Often…
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New London-Stirling train service to launch this month

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Alex Bestwick

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11th May 2026

Lumo will launch a new train service between London and central Scotland later this month, the operator has announced.
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First new Great British Railways branded station to open next month

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Alex Bestwick

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11th May 2026

A new railway station serving Europe’s largest medical research facility will open next month, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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