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London train services to be disrupted from late December https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/london-train-services-to-be-disrupted-from-late-december.html #christmas #ClaphamJunction #disruption #london #LondonWaterloo #NationalRail #NetworkRail #NineElms #NineElmsJunction
London train services to be disrupted from late December
Passengers are being reminded that from the 27th December until the 4th January, services will be altered in and out of London Waterloo while engineers work on upgrades near Queenstown Road.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
London train services to be disrupted from late December https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/london-train-services-to-be-disrupted-from-late-december.html #christmas #ClaphamJunction #disruption #london #LondonWaterloo #NationalRail #NetworkRail #NineElms #NineElmsJunction
Avanti Pendolino fleet wins Silver Spanner award https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/avanti-pendolino-fleet-wins-silver-spanner-award.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #awards #Class_390Pendolino #fleet #GoldenSpanner #pendolino #WestCoastMainLine
Avanti Pendolino fleet wins Silver Spanner award
At this year’s Golden Spanner awards, Avanti West Coast’s Class 390 Pendolino fleet has won a Silver Spanner.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Avanti Pendolino fleet wins Silver Spanner award https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/avanti-pendolino-fleet-wins-silver-spanner-award.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #awards #Class_390Pendolino #fleet #GoldenSpanner #pendolino #WestCoastMainLine
More Black Friday savings for Train Sim World https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/more-black-friday-savings-for-train-sim-world.html #AlanThomsonSimulation #DovetailGames #HighIronSimulations #JustTrains #TrainSimWorld #TrainSimWorld_6
More Black Friday savings for Train Sim World
Following its announcement of a 40% saving on rain Sim World 6: Special Edition for Xbox, Dovetail Games has announced further savings.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
More Black Friday savings for Train Sim World https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/more-black-friday-savings-for-train-sim-world.html #AlanThomsonSimulation #DovetailGames #HighIronSimulations #JustTrains #TrainSimWorld #TrainSimWorld_6
Yorkshire station to get new platforms this Christmas https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/yorkshire-station-to-get-new-platforms-this-christmas.html #christmas #disruption #mirfield #NetworkRail #TranspennineRouteUpgrade #WestYorkshire #yorkshire
Yorkshire station to get new platforms this Christmas
Over the festive period, upgrades will take place in West Yorkshire, disrupting services.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Yorkshire station to get new platforms this Christmas https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/yorkshire-station-to-get-new-platforms-this-christmas.html #christmas #disruption #mirfield #NetworkRail #TranspennineRouteUpgrade #WestYorkshire #yorkshire
Work on Somerset Railway Bridge Completed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/work-on-somerset-railway-bridge-completed.html #dorset #frome #NetworkRail #somerset
Work on Somerset Railway Bridge Completed
A 1970s bridge in Frome has been successfully strengthened to help prevent faults.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Work on Somerset Railway Bridge Completed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/work-on-somerset-railway-bridge-completed.html #dorset #frome #NetworkRail #somerset
During the weekend, testing was carried out on the line south of Peterborough, as part of the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/multiple-trains-controlled-simultaneously-in-landmark-for-digital-signalling.html #class_180 #class_717
Multiple trains controlled simultaneously in landmark for digital signalling
A major step forward in the introduction of digital signalling on the East Coast Main Line took place last weekend, 22nd and 23rd November.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
During the weekend, testing was carried out on the line south of Peterborough, as part of the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/multiple-trains-controlled-simultaneously-in-landmark-for-digital-signalling.html #class_180 #class_717
WATCH: A Snowy drive from Birmingham to Wolverhampton in Train Sim World 6 https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/watch-a-snowy-drive-from-birmingham-to-wolverhampton-in-train-sim-world-6.html #birmingham #class_350 #TrainSimWorld_6 #video #wolverhampton #YouTube
WATCH: A Snowy drive from Birmingham to Wolverhampton in Train Sim World 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiStpGY3gmM We have uploaded a new video to our YouTube channel, showcasing the newly released Birmingham to Crewe route for Train Sim World 6. We are driving a Class 350 electric multiple unit in interim Northwestern Railway livery. It’s winter, it’s snowing, which causes havoc on stopping distances! We are…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
WATCH: A Snowy drive from Birmingham to Wolverhampton in Train Sim World 6 https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/watch-a-snowy-drive-from-birmingham-to-wolverhampton-in-train-sim-world-6.html #birmingham #class_350 #TrainSimWorld_6 #video #wolverhampton #YouTube
Lincolnshire trains to be affected across two weekends https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/lincolnshire-trains-to-be-affected-across-two-weekends.html #boston #lincolnshire #NationalRail #NetworkRail #nottingham #skegness #sleaford
Lincolnshire trains to be affected across two weekends
Journeys in Lincolnshire will be altered for the next two weekends while Network Rail engineers carry out a £2 million investment.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Lincolnshire trains to be affected across two weekends https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/lincolnshire-trains-to-be-affected-across-two-weekends.html #boston #lincolnshire #NationalRail #NetworkRail #nottingham #skegness #sleaford
Free shuttle train to run to get visitors to see Inspiration on the West Somerset Railway #BishopsLydeard #class_150 #GreatWesternRailway #InspirationTrain #railway_200 #somerset
Free shuttle train to run to get visitors to see Inspiration on the West Somerset Railway
Great Western Railway is running a special shuttle train to get passengers to see the Inspiration Train on the West Somerset Railway. The shuttle trains will run from Taunton to Bishops Lydeard, using a rarely used section of track. Today (25 November) and Friday (28 November), four return trips will run…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Free shuttle train to run to get visitors to see Inspiration on the West Somerset Railway #BishopsLydeard #class_150 #GreatWesternRailway #InspirationTrain #railway_200 #somerset
ScotRail Timetable Changes bring Electric Trains to East Kilbride https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/scotrail-timetable-changes-bring-electric-trains-to-east-kilbride.html #burntisland #cathcart #class_156 #class_380 #drem #dunbar #dunfermline #EastCoastMainLine #EastKilbride #edinburgh
ScotRail Timetable Changes bring Electric Trains to East Kilbride
ScotRail passengers to benefit from extra trains, extra seats and greener services from December 14th
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November 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
ScotRail Timetable Changes bring Electric Trains to East Kilbride https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/scotrail-timetable-changes-bring-electric-trains-to-east-kilbride.html #burntisland #cathcart #class_156 #class_380 #drem #dunbar #dunfermline #EastCoastMainLine #EastKilbride #edinburgh
The new CrossCountry Voyager from the Train Sim World 6 launch also features. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/review-birmingham-crewe-route-add-on-for-train-sim-world-6.html #BirminghamNewStreet #class_350 #crewe #stafford #TrainSimWorld_6 #wolverhampton
REVIEW: Birmingham - Crewe Route Add-on for Train Sim World 6
All Aboard Studios made its debut recently for Train Sim World 6 with the new Birmingham - Crewe Route add-on. The Birmingham - Crewe Route Add On features a 53-mile section of the line between Birmingham New Street and Crewe via Wolverhampton. The route is available for £29.99 and is…
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November 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The new CrossCountry Voyager from the Train Sim World 6 launch also features. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/review-birmingham-crewe-route-add-on-for-train-sim-world-6.html #BirminghamNewStreet #class_350 #crewe #stafford #TrainSimWorld_6 #wolverhampton
200 years of service for Avanti Staff Members at Birmingham New Street https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/200-years-of-service-for-avanti-staff-members-at-birmingham-new-street.html #AvantiWestCoast #birmingham #BirminghamNewStreet #midlands
200 years of service for Avanti Staff Members at Birmingham New Street
24 members of staff and the re-modernised Birmingham New Street Station mark ten years of service
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November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
200 years of service for Avanti Staff Members at Birmingham New Street https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/200-years-of-service-for-avanti-staff-members-at-birmingham-new-street.html #AvantiWestCoast #birmingham #BirminghamNewStreet #midlands
The Murder on the Dance Floor will take place on the 31st December with a 6:30 pm departure time. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/new-years-celebration-at-the-ecclesbourne-valley-railway.html #EcclesbourneValleyRailway
Murder Mystery at Derbyshire heritage railway
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway has announced that it will be celebrating the new year with a 70s-themed murder mystery.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Murder on the Dance Floor will take place on the 31st December with a 6:30 pm departure time. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/new-years-celebration-at-the-ecclesbourne-valley-railway.html #EcclesbourneValleyRailway
London Northwestern Passengers invited to take the White Ribbon Pledge https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/london-northwestern-passengers-invited-to-take-the-white-ribbon-pledge.html #bedford #bletchley #london #LondonNorthwesternRailway #MiltonKeynes #StAlbans #WatfordJunction
London Northwestern Passengers invited to take the White Ribbon Pledge
London Northwestern Railway is taking part in White Ribbon Day (25 November), a pledge to end violence against women and girls.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
London Northwestern Passengers invited to take the White Ribbon Pledge https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/london-northwestern-passengers-invited-to-take-the-white-ribbon-pledge.html #bedford #bletchley #london #LondonNorthwesternRailway #MiltonKeynes #StAlbans #WatfordJunction
Avanti West Coast opens applications for customer and community fund. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/avanti-west-coast-opens-applications-for-customer-and-community-fund.html #AvantiWestCoast #WestCoastMainLine
Avanti West Coast opens applications for customer and community fund.
Avanti West Coast has launched a Customer and Communities Improvement Fund, which is now open for applications.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Avanti West Coast opens applications for customer and community fund. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/avanti-west-coast-opens-applications-for-customer-and-community-fund.html #AvantiWestCoast #WestCoastMainLine
“Heritage railways everywhere are navigating a tough moment. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/kent-heritage-railway-manager-steps-down-from-role.html #KentAndEastSussexRailway
Kent heritage railway manager steps down from role
As part of a budget review, the Kent and East Sussex Railway has announced that General Manager Robin Coombes is to step down from his role.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“Heritage railways everywhere are navigating a tough moment. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/kent-heritage-railway-manager-steps-down-from-role.html #KentAndEastSussexRailway
£7 each year for travelling between Leeds and Bradford https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/train-fares-to-be-frozen-to-assist-with-cost-of-living.html #bradford #GreatBritishRailways #leeds #london #MiltonKeynes #woking
Train fares to be frozen to assist with Cost of Living
Yesterday, the Chancellor and Transport Secretary announced that there will be a freeze on rail fares.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
£7 each year for travelling between Leeds and Bradford https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/train-fares-to-be-frozen-to-assist-with-cost-of-living.html #bradford #GreatBritishRailways #leeds #london #MiltonKeynes #woking
Lumo will only run between Newcastle and Edinburgh, and Northern will have buses in place between Eaglescliffe and Bishop Auckland and between Darlington and Newcastle via Durham and Chester-le-Street. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/services-across-durham-to-be-affected-by-signal-testing.html
Services across Durham to be affected by signal testing
This weekend, journeys between Newcastle and York will be affected while Darlington’s new signalling system is brought into use.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Lumo will only run between Newcastle and Edinburgh, and Northern will have buses in place between Eaglescliffe and Bishop Auckland and between Darlington and Newcastle via Durham and Chester-le-Street. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/services-across-durham-to-be-affected-by-signal-testing.html
Merseyrail electric multiple unit (EMU) 507 001 broke new ground on Tuesday, 18th November, when, for the first time since being preserved, an energised 3rd rail supplied the power. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/preserved-merseyrail-unit-runs-from-3rd-rail-power-for-first-time.html
Preserved Merseyrail unit runs from 3rd rail power for first time
On 18 November, Merseyrail unit 507 001 ran for the first time since being preserved, on 3rd rail power.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Merseyrail electric multiple unit (EMU) 507 001 broke new ground on Tuesday, 18th November, when, for the first time since being preserved, an energised 3rd rail supplied the power. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/preserved-merseyrail-unit-runs-from-3rd-rail-power-for-first-time.html
Peak Rail has announced some exciting plans for 2026. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/derbyshire-railway-announces-return-of-twin-peaks-gala.html #PeakRail
Derbyshire railway announces return of Twin Peaks Gala
Peak Rail has announced some exciting plans for 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Peak Rail has announced some exciting plans for 2026. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/derbyshire-railway-announces-return-of-twin-peaks-gala.html #PeakRail
Cornwall-based railway, Lappa Valley, has announced that a full-time position has opened up, which people can now apply for. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/chance-to-become-a-train-driver-at-cornish-railway.html #cornwall #LappaValley
Chance to become a train driver at Cornish railway
Cornwall-based railway, Lappa Valley, has announced that a full-time position has opened up, which people can now apply for.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Cornwall-based railway, Lappa Valley, has announced that a full-time position has opened up, which people can now apply for. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/chance-to-become-a-train-driver-at-cornish-railway.html #cornwall #LappaValley
Book Review: The Birmingham to Derby Line by John Jackson https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/book-review-the-birmingham-to-derby-line-by-john-jackson.html #AmberleyPublishing #BirminghamNewStreet #BookReviews #BurtonOnTrent #derby #reviews #TamworthHighLevel #WaterOrton
Book Review: The Birmingham to Derby Line by John Jackson
This book provides a photographic appreciation of the former Midland Railway line from Birmingham New Street to Derby.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Book Review: The Birmingham to Derby Line by John Jackson https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/book-review-the-birmingham-to-derby-line-by-john-jackson.html #AmberleyPublishing #BirminghamNewStreet #BookReviews #BurtonOnTrent #derby #reviews #TamworthHighLevel #WaterOrton
Striking Blue Pullman HST to pass through Oxfordshire on its way to Scotland https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/striking-blue-pullman-hst-to-pass-through-oxfordshire-on-its-way-to-scotland.html #banbury #birmingham #BirminghamNewStreet #carlisle #crewe #dorridge #edinburgh #LeamingtonSpa
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November 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Striking Blue Pullman HST to pass through Oxfordshire on its way to Scotland https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/striking-blue-pullman-hst-to-pass-through-oxfordshire-on-its-way-to-scotland.html #banbury #birmingham #BirminghamNewStreet #carlisle #crewe #dorridge #edinburgh #LeamingtonSpa
Enjoy the experience of steam trains at night in Derbyshire https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/enjoy-the-experience-of-steam-trains-at-night-in-derbyshire.html #derbyshire #matlock #PeakRail
Enjoy the experience of steam trains at night in Derbyshire
Next February, Peak Rail is offering visitors the chance to enjoy an unforgettable night celebrating railways in the dark.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Enjoy the experience of steam trains at night in Derbyshire https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/enjoy-the-experience-of-steam-trains-at-night-in-derbyshire.html #derbyshire #matlock #PeakRail
“Our jointly funded upgrades at Salford Central are part of a wider programme to transform rail across Manchester and Salford. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/upgrade-of-greater-manchester-station-completed-on-time-and-in-budget.html #accessibility #GreaterManchester #manchester
Greater Manchester railway station upgrade completed on time
A £10m upgrade of Salford Central station that is designed to improve accessibility and customer experience is now complete.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“Our jointly funded upgrades at Salford Central are part of a wider programme to transform rail across Manchester and Salford. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/upgrade-of-greater-manchester-station-completed-on-time-and-in-budget.html #accessibility #GreaterManchester #manchester