Freight

The many peaks of Peak Rail

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Alex Bestwick

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30th September 2022

Peak Rail was formed with the aim of reconnecting Buxton to Matlock by rail following the controversial closure of the Midland line linking them. While a northern push towards Bakewell remains a clear aspiration, the heritage line is a flourishing base of several different heritage groups, reports John Titlow in words and pictures.
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Second SVR Autumn Diesel Bash guest confirmed

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Alex Bestwick

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2nd September 2022

The Severn Valley Railway will welcome a Class 56 locomotive from the main line to its Autumn Diesel Bash, courtesy of GB Railfreight.
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UK railway round-up

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Sam Hewitt

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14th January 2022

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Fantastic Christmas subscriptions on all your favourite railway titles at Classic Magazines!

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Shannon Butcher

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13th December 2021

Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it’s the perfect time to grab a last-minute gift for the Railway enthusiasts in your life, or even for yourself as an early Christmas treat!
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Five things you may not know about British Rail freight

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Shannon Butcher

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29th November 2019

Here’s a few things you may not have known about British Rail freight…
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Order Your Copy of The Changing Face of Railfreight

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Shannon Butcher

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26th November 2019

The Changing Face of Railfreight looks back over this period to chart both the physical changes to the network and the organisational changes which have had such an impact on this vital aspect of Britain’s rail network.
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It’s safety first for Kent & East Sussex’s new board member

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Sam Hewitt

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27th March 2019

By Geoff Courtney NEIL SIME, the founder and managing director of UK train operator Victa Railfreight, has been appointed safety […]
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Severn Valley wagons on a roll!

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Sam Hewitt

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27th March 2019

THE Severn Valley Railway’s demonstration freight train is set to be boosted by the addition of two restored wagons in […]
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GBRf and Class 50 Alliance agree reliveried ‘Hoover’ partnership

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Sam Hewitt

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7th March 2019

The Class 50 Alliance has been operating railtours on the national network with its locomotives since 1997. In recent years, […]
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