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Train passengers braced for largest spike in fares since 2013

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Shannon Butcher

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28th February 2022

Train passengers in England and Wales will be hit with the largest fare rises in nearly a decade from Tuesday.
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World famous Flying Scotsman back in action in 2022

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Sam Hewitt

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28th February 2022

The world famous steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman is back on the tracks in 2022, hauling a limited number of steam excursions before undergoing a boiler overhaul.
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Rare chance to go behind the scenes at the Severn Valley Railway

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Darren Hendley

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25th February 2022

The Severn Valley Railway is set to throw open its workshop doors to passengers as the 2022 season begins. The […]
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UK railway round-up

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Shannon Butcher

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24th February 2022

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Keighley trials boost bio-coal progress

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Shannon Butcher

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23rd February 2022

The first-ever trial of bio-coal in a full size, standard gauge locomotive has been described as a ‘milestone’ for steam.
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HRA 2022 Awards: Heritage rail’s big night out!

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Robin Jones

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22nd February 2022

Railway historian and TV presenter Tim Dunn will be at the helm of The HRA 2022 Annual Awards Evening.
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More travel chaos as Storm Frankin hits rail and road journeys

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Shannon Butcher

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21st February 2022

Severe weather brought further chaos to transport networks on Monday with rail services decimated and major roads closed.
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UK railway round-up

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Shannon Butcher

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18th February 2022

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Storm Eunice wreaks havoc with transport networks

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Shannon Butcher

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18th February 2022

People are being urged to postpone travel plans as Storm Eunice wreaks havoc with transport networks.
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Vote to rename ‘purple loco’ for Queen’s jubilee

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Robin Jones

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16th February 2022

The Severn Valley Railway is asking the public to vote for a new name for its purple-liveried steam locomotive in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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