This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!
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Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series
Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver.
Read moreResearchers solve long-standing myth of the Hetton locomotive
Researchers have solved one of the longest standing early railway mysteries that disproves claims linking a Hetton Colliery locomotive to George Stephenson.
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After the latest government announcements, the heritage railway sector starts to wake up again after nearly four months of closures.
Read moreGrand Central announce return to service after four-month hibernation
Train operator Grand Central has announced a measured return to service following a four-month period of hibernation during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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The easing of lockdown measures across the country comes at a good time for Rail Charter Services, and HS2 is back in the news as the project’s minister responds to criticisms.
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Here’s the news from the railway network this week.
Read moreCoronavirus: You must wear face coverings on public transport from today
Face coverings on public transport – and for hospital staff, outpatients and visitors – will be compulsory in England from today.
Read moreGWR ‘masks’ high-speed train reminds passengers to wear face coverings
Travel outside of peak where possible and use the GWR app or a smart card to buy your ticket, train operator urges.
Read moreYOU can name the new East Midlands Railway Class 810 fleet
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a competition to name its new Intercity Class 810 bi-mode trains.
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