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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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London Underground and bus fares to increase from next month

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Shannon Butcher

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15th February 2022

Fares on the London Underground and buses in the capital will rise from March 1, the mayor has announced.
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Book of the Week: Settle & Carlise Revival

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Shannon Butcher

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14th February 2022

The Settle & Carlisle railway runs across the roof of England, reaching the highest point on any mainline railway in the country, and carries both passenger services and freight traffic.
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UK railway round-up

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Shannon Butcher

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11th February 2022

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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UK railway round-up

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Shannon Butcher

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4th February 2022

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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The Rocket Fleet

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd February 2022

How much further can a locomotive go in terms of acquiring ‘legendary’ status than having a succession of full-size replicas built?
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Book of the Week: Model Railways Explained Beyond the Beginning

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Shannon Butcher

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1st February 2022

My hobby has been model railways for many years since I was given a Tri-ang Princess Elizabeth train set for Christmas as an eight-year-old schoolboy.
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Teddies and kids go free this February half-term at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

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Sam Hewitt

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31st January 2022

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is offering free travel for children when they bring their favourite teddy bear friend along for a scenic ride on the iconic steam railway this February half-term.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway launches major volunteer campaign

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Sam Hewitt

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31st January 2022

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has launched a major volunteer recruitment campaign to fill hundreds of varied roles across the organisation, as it prepares for its 2022 season opening in April.
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Commuters still asked to wear masks despite law change

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Sam Hewitt

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27th January 2022

Legal measures requiring masks and Covid passes in England have been dropped, but commuters in some settings will still be asked to wear face coverings.
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