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David Gabbie
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Radio, Railways, History, Archaeology. Volunteer Radio Presenter and Producer. Supporter of Heritage Railways.

Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Special train for romantics on Yorkshire heritage railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/special-train-for-romantics-on-yorkshire-heritage-railway.html #LeemingBar #NorthYorkshire #WensleydaleRailway
Special train for romantics on Yorkshire heritage railway
To help romantics celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Wensleydale Railway is running a special train on Sunday, 15th February.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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Flying Scotsman to visit Hampshire Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/flying-scotsman-to-visit-hampshire-railway.html #hampshire #MidHantsRailwayTheWatercressLine #No_60103FlyingScotsman
Flying Scotsman to visit Hampshire Railway
Fans of No. 60103 ‘Flying Scotman’ will be thrilled to hear the news that it will be visiting The Watercress Line.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Avanti West Coast to welcome Inspiration https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avanti-west-coast-to-welcome-inspiration.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #crewe #InspirationTrain #railway_200 #southport
Avanti West Coast to welcome Inspiration
Following its recent arrival in Southport, the Railway 200 Inspiration Train’s next stop will be Crewe.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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As Honorary President of the Friends, I am very pleased to extend my support, and to thank all those involved in the 150th Anniversary. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/150th-anniversary-of-settle-to-carlisle-line-supported-by-michael-portillo.html #AvantiWestCoast #carlisle #class_805 #evero
150th anniversary of Settle to Carlisle line supported by Michael Portillo
The new year marks the 150th anniversary of the Settle to Carlisle Railway Line.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Network Rail employees rescue woman from snow https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/network-rail-employees-rescue-woman-from-snow.html #insch #NetworkRail
Network Rail employees rescue woman from snow
The snowfall has hit many places quite heavily, with reports of 23 inches of snow near Insch station.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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January 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Porterbrook acquires WMT/LNWR Class 730 and 196 trains https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/class-730s-and-class-196s-aquired-by-porterbrook.html #class_196 #class_730 #porterbrook #WestMidlandsTrains
Porterbrook acquires WMT/LNWR Class 730 and 196 trains
A new deal has been made between Porterbrook and Corelink Rail Infrastructure Limited (Corelink).
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January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The contract includes the provision of ‘Thunderbird’ Rescue and Recovery Locomotives between London and Newcastle. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/3-year-contract-awarded-to-colas-rail.html #class_67 #ColasRail #EastCoastMainLine #london #NetworkRail
3 year contract awarded to Colas Rail
A new contract has been signed between Colas Rail UK and Network Rail.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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The railway relies on volunteers, and without them, nothing would be possible, especially with all the hard work they put in throughout the year. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/autumn-2025-events-at-a-somerset-heritage-railway.html #MidsomerNorton #MincePieSpecials
Autumn 2025 events at a Somerset heritage railway
The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust has been looking back at notable events during 2025.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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This is a fast-changing storm, so please check National Rail for the latest travel advice and closures. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/storm-goretti-transport-for-wales-announces-suspension-of-7-railway-lines.html #bidston #BlaenauFfestiniog #CambrianCoast #cardiff #CardiffCentral
Storm Goretti: Transport for Wales announces suspension of 7 railway lines
Transport for Wales is urging passengers to check before travelling as Storm Goretti moves across the country. The rail operator has confirmed that 7 lines will be suspended, one already being suspended and 6 following later today. The Cambrian Coast Line between Machynlleth and Pwllheli has been suspended and will…
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January 8, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Ticker acceptance is in place with East Midlands Railway and Northern up until 6 pm on the 8th January. #cleethorpes #disruption #EastMidlandsRailway #liverpool #LiverpoolLimeStreet
Storm Goretti: Manchester to Sheffield railway line to close as storm moves in
Storm Goretti is set to hit the rail network today and tomorrow (9th January), and TransPennine Express is urging passengers to check before travelling. The storm is set to bring heavy snow, strong winds and ice to parts of England and Wales. Due to the expected weather, the line between…
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January 8, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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Brighton Main Line to close for three weekends https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/brighton-main-line-to-close-for-three-weekends.html #brighton #BrightonMainLine #caterham #ClaphamJunction #CoulsdonSouth #croydon #disruption #EastCroydon #EastGrinstead #GatwickAirport
Brighton Main Line to close for three weekends
Buses will replace trains on large parts of the Brighton Main Line over the next three weekends
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January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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“This was a fantastic opportunity to raise money for Eden Valley Hospice and also show off how brilliant our trains look at night. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/night-time-direct-rail-services-photoshoot-raises-money-for-cumbrian-charity.html #charity #class_68 #cumbria #DirectRailServices
Night time Direct Rail Services photoshoot raises money for Cumbrian Charity
Last month, Direct Rail Services held a charity event just outside of Maryport.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Nick Simpson, 42, began volunteering as a Tearoom volunteer at Grosmont Station. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/north-yorkshire-moors-railway-highlights-volunteer-history-of-new-employee.html #grosmont #NorthYorkshireMoorsRailway #volunteer #yorkshire
North Yorkshire Moors Railway highlights volunteer history of new employee
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway gained a new volunteer 30 years ago, who is now their Head of Mechanical Engineering.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Shropshire-based Class 143s find new owner https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/shropshire-based-class-143s-find-new-owner.html #class_143 #HeritageTractionPreservation #shropshire #TanatValleyLightRailway
Shropshire-based Class 143s find new owner
Heritage Traction Preservation has confirmed that they have purchased Class 143 units, No. 143601 and 143616. Heritage Traction Preservation was set up to acquire and safeguard historically significant traction that may be lost. Their aim is to see them actively used, enjoyed by the public and work with partners to…
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January 7, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Carlisle signalling upgrade goes live after 7 day closure https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/carlisle-signalling-upgrade-goes-live-after-7-day-closure.html #carlisle #NetworkRail #siemens #signalling
Carlisle signalling upgrade goes live after 7 day closure
As part of a £61 million investment, Network Rail has improved signalling in Carlisle.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Major Transpennine Route Upgrade progress made across Yorkshire https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/major-transpennine-route-upgrade-progress-made-across-yorkshire.html #deighton #huddersfield #leeds #mirfield #NetworkRail #signalling #TranspennineRouteUpgrade #york #yorkshire
Major Transpennine Route Upgrade progress made across Yorkshire
During the holidays, the Transpennine Route Upgrade team was working on major improvements at key locations.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Winter maintenance starts at Essex heritage railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/winter-maintenance-starts-at-essex-heritage-railway.html #EppingOngarRailway
Winter maintenance starts at Essex heritage railway
The 2025 season has been very successful at the Epping Ongar Railway, with the Southern Giants Steam Gala, Ghoul-busting expeditions, and festive events being a huge hit.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Photo courtesy of All Aboarders, the Welwyn Garden City Station adopt group, showing a group of six volunteers, all wearing yellow hi-vis jackets, watering and tending to the planters on the platform on a sunny day.
January 7, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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Popular Events round off Severn Valley Railway’s 60th Anniversary Year https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/popular-events-round-off-severn-valley-railways-60th-anniversary-year.html #class_108 #class_50 #kidderminster #loram #SevernValleyRailway
Popular Events round off Severn Valley Railway’s 60th Anniversary Year
Successful Winter Events round off Severn Valleys’ 2025 operating season
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January 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Steam locomotive 7802 Bradley Manor to visit Somerset for 2026 season https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/steam-locomotive-7802-bradley-manor-to-visit-somerset-for-2026-season.html #ErlestokeManorFund #GwrManorNo_7802BradleyManor #SevernValleyRailway #WestSomersetRailway
Steam locomotive 7802 Bradley Manor to visit Somerset for 2026 season
The Erlestoke Manor Fund has announced that 7802 Bradley Manor will be visiting the West Somerset Railway for an extended period in 2026. The visit of the Manor will be from the end of April until November 2026, but the EMF has stressed that this is a short-term agreement. 7802…
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January 6, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Network Rail engineers worked over Christmas on railway upgrades https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/network-rail-engineers-worked-over-christmas-on-railway-upgrades.html #alstom #barking #BethnalGreen #cambridge #CambridgeSouth #cambridgeshire #camden #CamdenRoad #christmas
Network Rail engineers worked over Christmas on railway upgrades
Whilst many people were enjoying Christmas festivities at home, Network Rail engineers were working around the clock on several major upgrades.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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January 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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In this case, it is a memorial to eight people who died after a train derailed at Wath upon Dearne in South Yorkshire. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/book-review-yorkshire-railway-disasters-by-richard-m-jones.html #AmberleyPublishing #BookReviews #derailment
Book Review: Yorkshire Railway Disasters by Richard M. Jones
This book describes one of Yorkshire’s less desirable claims to fame, that of being the scene of more accidents than any other county in the UK.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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Timelapse footage has been released by Network Rail after a major milestone in the £60m project to renew Clifton Bridge near Penrith in Cumbria. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/watch-timelapse-released-as-major-railway-bridge-is-demolished-in-cumbria.html #AvantiWestCoast #carlisle #cumbria
WATCH: Timelapse released as major railway bridge is demolished in Cumbria
Timelapse footage has been released by Network Rail after a major milestone in the £60m project to renew Clifton Bridge near Penrith in Cumbria. The milestone was reached over the weekend with Network Rail and Skanska completing the demolition of the bridge. The M6 was completely closed over the weekend…
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January 5, 2026 at 9:29 AM