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‘Silk Road’ freight train from China arrives in London

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Sam Hewitt

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8th February 2017

By Keith Fender HISTORY was made at DB’s London Eurohub terminal in Barking (the old Ripple Lane site) when the first container train from China to the UK arrived on January 18. The train was operated by the InterRail Group, a multi-national transport operator based in Switzerland, on behalf of Chinese Railways subsidiary CRIMT (China…
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DfT finds £300million for Brighton line improvements

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Sam Hewitt

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8th February 2017

An ADDITIONAL £300million emergency fund for improvements to the London to Brighton line has been confirmed by the Department for Transport. The extra money is intended to increase the ‘resilience’ of the infrastructure along the route and reduce delays and cancellations. Work will include replacement of worn-out signals, track and points, rebuilding of bridges, improving…
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Merger plan for policing in Scotland a ‘bad idea’

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Sam Hewitt

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7th February 2017

AT A time where stories of industrial relations’ disputes are headline news, it is rare to find a topic that the unions, rail industry and stakeholders all agree upon. The British Transport Police (BTP) does a superb job and is widely recognised for its specialist knowledge of railways, the underground network and tram systems. Its…
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IMPORTANT: February crossword correction

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Sam Hewitt

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7th February 2017

Please note: The clue to 27 across of the February crossword should read Class 60 No. 60082 (and not 92) We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused
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Doncaster Grammar School railwayana set for rare public display

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Chris Milner

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26th January 2017

A SELECTION of railwayana and rail memorabilia that has been hidden from public eyes for many years will be put on display at Doncaster’s Frenchgate shopping centre from February 6 to March 7. The collection was started by pupils and teachers at Doncaster Grammar School in the 1930s when a railway society was set up.…
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Limerick the destination for Irish railway preservation society’s signature railtour

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Sam Hewitt

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4th January 2017

THE Railway Preservation Society of Ireland has released the preliminary itinerary for its 48th annual May multi-day railtour, which this year will be taking a circular route from Dublin to Limerick. Events kick off on May 4 with a steam-hauled positioning move to bring both passengers (in the Mk2 set) and GNR(I) ‘V’ class 4-4-0…
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Hythe Pier railway under threat

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Sam Hewitt

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4th January 2017

By David Staines THE Hythe Pier Railway in Hampshire is facing an uncertain future. The 2ft-gauge line forms part of an important commuter link between the New Forest and the commercial centre of Southampton and is worked by electric locomotives built in 1917 by Brush for the First World War. If the railway remains open,…
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Sponsor ‘Clun’s’ return and be on its first train

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Sam Hewitt

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4th January 2017

TYSELEY Locomotive Works is offering people the opportunity to secure early-seat bookings on the first trains worked by its flagship Collett 4-6-0 No. 7029 Clun Castle by inviting supporters to bid for component sponsorship in the final phase of the ‘Castle’s’ overhaul. It is 50 years since No. 7029 hauled its first train in preservation, and it…
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Robertsbridge connected to national network again

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Sam Hewitt

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4th January 2017

THE Rother Valley Railway (RVR) has become connected to the rail network once again after Network Rail chairman Sir Peter Hendy opened new sidings on December 6. The sidings will be used to store Network Rail engineering trains, but also provide a connection for the RVR, and is another step in the Kent and East…
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Stadler wins £460m contract to build EMUs for Merseyrail

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Sam Hewitt

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4th January 2017

NEW EMUs for the Merseyrail network are to be provided by Stadler. The Swiss-based manufacturer has won the battle to provide 52 four-car trains for entry into full service from the end of 2020, replacing the 59 Class 507 and 508 units, which reach their 40th anniversary in 2018. Stadler beat off competition from Bombardier,…
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