By Richard C Long ONE of the quirkiest and most interesting parts of the UK rail network is the line from Shanklin to Ryde Pier Head on the Isle of Wight. Since 1967, the line has
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Railway Accidents: Lamentable Failures
Thirty-one people lost their lives on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, when a Thames Trains Class 165 ‘Turbo’ collided with a First Great Western InterCity125 at a combined speed of 130mph at Ladbroke Grove, two miles
Read moreRail Delivery Group outlines ticket reform plans
OUTLINE plans which could change how rail fares are calculated will form part of a rail industry contribution to the Williams Review. The proposals have been submitted by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents
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