Railtours

Severn Valley Railway lights up Kidderminster station for NHS

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Sam Hewitt

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5th May 2020

Severn Valley Railway has lit up its flagship station with a spectacular light show to give thanks to NHS workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway to host auction in crisis appeal

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Sam Hewitt

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24th April 2020

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), the setting for Channel 5’s hit programme, The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard, is giving people the chance to win experiences through an auction.
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Pete Waterman urges public to support East Lancashire Railway

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd April 2020

The president of the East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society, Peter Waterman is urgently appealing for the public to donate to the East Lancashire Railway Support Fund.
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Helston Railway appeals for donations to preserve Cornwall’s heritage

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Sam Hewitt

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14th April 2020

Helston Railway is appealing to volunteers, members and friends of the railway to help preserve Cornwall’s heritage and donate to their emergency appeal.
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North Norfolk Railway lifeline after society support package

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd April 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought difficult times for heritage railways across the UK, with lines closed and no fare income likely for some months.
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UK railway news roundup

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Sam Hewitt

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27th March 2020

The coronavirus situation continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry as the UK faces lockdown. Services are slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are firmly in place and more events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup:
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Thieves target East Lancashire Railway after forced closure

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Sam Hewitt

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25th March 2020

Thieves have stolen up to £10,000 worth of brass and copper fittings from East Lancashire Railway, after a devastating weekend which saw it forced to close due to COVID-19.
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South Devon Railway services suspended

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Sam Hewitt

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18th March 2020

South Devon Railway (SDR) has chosen to suspend all railway services with immediate effect until mid-May.
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Statesman Rail and Saphos Trains cancel tours for “wellbeing of customers”

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Sam Hewitt

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16th March 2020

Rail tour promoters Statesman Rail and Saphos Trains have cancelled all trains due to operate between 20 March and 10 May due to coronavirus.
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A brief history of Canadian Pacific

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Sam Hewitt

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26th February 2020

Canadian Pacific is now the oldest survivor of the Merchant Navy class. Built in 1941 at Eastleigh Works, the locomotive entered service on January 13, 1942.
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