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The Talyllyn Railway has confirmed that overnight running will feature in its bumper anniversary gala next year. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/overnight-running-to-feature-at-bumper-talyllyn-railway-anniversary-gala.html #TalyllynRailway #tywyn
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October 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Talyllyn Railway has confirmed that overnight running will feature in its bumper anniversary gala next year. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/overnight-running-to-feature-at-bumper-talyllyn-railway-anniversary-gala.html #TalyllynRailway #tywyn
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The three fundraising initiatives are now regular annual events in the railway industry’s calendar. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/rail-industry-raises-over-130000-for-railway-children-charity.html #CentralLine #charity #darlington #EalingBroadway #epping #hertfordshire
Rail industry raises over £130,000 for Railway Children charity
Three major fundraising events involving rail industry staff have raised more than £130,000 for the charity Railway Children.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The three fundraising initiatives are now regular annual events in the railway industry’s calendar. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/rail-industry-raises-over-130000-for-railway-children-charity.html #CentralLine #charity #darlington #EalingBroadway #epping #hertfordshire
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This Halloween, the Severn Valley Railway is bringing back its Ghost and Scream Train. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/ghost-and-scream-trains-return-to-severn-valley-railway.html #arley #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway
Ghost and Scream Trains Return To Severn Valley Railway
This Halloween, the Severn Valley Railway is bringing back its Ghost and Scream Train.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This Halloween, the Severn Valley Railway is bringing back its Ghost and Scream Train. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/ghost-and-scream-trains-return-to-severn-valley-railway.html #arley #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway
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Locomotion No.1 will be visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) during October and November. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/locomotion-no-1-to-visit-north-yorkshire-moors-railway.html #darlington #locomotion #NorthYorkshire #NorthYorkshireMoorsRailway #pickering
Locomotion No.1 to visit North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Locomotion No.1 will be visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) during October and November.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Locomotion No.1 will be visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) during October and November. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/locomotion-no-1-to-visit-north-yorkshire-moors-railway.html #darlington #locomotion #NorthYorkshire #NorthYorkshireMoorsRailway #pickering
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Huge Success for Great Central Railway Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/huge-success-for-great-central-railway-gala.html #BrStanierMogulNo_13268 #GreatCentralRailway #LmsJubileeNo_45596Bahamas #LnwrCoalTankNo_1054
Huge Success for Great Central Railway Gala
From the 2nd to the 5th of October, Great Central Railway held its Autumn Steam Gala.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Huge Success for Great Central Railway Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/huge-success-for-great-central-railway-gala.html #BrStanierMogulNo_13268 #GreatCentralRailway #LmsJubileeNo_45596Bahamas #LnwrCoalTankNo_1054
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65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/65-years-of-class-37s-successfully-celebrated-at-severn-valley-railway.html #class_37 #RailOperationsGroup #SevernValleyRailway #WestCoastRailways
65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway
Over the weekend, the Severn Valley Railway held its Autumn Diesel Bash, which celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Class 37.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/65-years-of-class-37s-successfully-celebrated-at-severn-valley-railway.html #class_37 #RailOperationsGroup #SevernValleyRailway #WestCoastRailways
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Network Rail Upgrades to Disrupt West Coast Main Line https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/network-rail-upgrades-to-disrupt-west-coast-main-line.html #carlisle #christmas #clifton #NationalRail #NetworkRail #northamptonshire #penrith #preston #signalling #WestCoastMainLine
Network Rail Upgrades to Disrupt West Coast Main Line
As part of a £196 million investment by Network Rail, they will be making upgrades to the West Coast Main Line during Christmas and the New Year.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Network Rail Upgrades to Disrupt West Coast Main Line https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/network-rail-upgrades-to-disrupt-west-coast-main-line.html #carlisle #christmas #clifton #NationalRail #NetworkRail #northamptonshire #penrith #preston #signalling #WestCoastMainLine
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“We hope this sentence sends a message that trespassing on the railway will not be tolerated. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/trespasser-jailed-following-incident-at-clapham-junction.html #BritishTransportPolice #ClaphamJunction #disruption #NetworkRail #SouthWesternRailway
Trespasser Jailed Following Incident at Clapham Junction
Following a trespassing incident near Clapham Junction station last month, a man has been jailed.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“We hope this sentence sends a message that trespassing on the railway will not be tolerated. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/trespasser-jailed-following-incident-at-clapham-junction.html #BritishTransportPolice #ClaphamJunction #disruption #NetworkRail #SouthWesternRailway
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Downpatrick & County Down Railway Aquires Cement Bubble wagon https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/downpatrick-county-down-railway-aquires-cement-bubble.html #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland
Downpatrick & County Down Railway Aquires Cement Bubble wagon
The Downpatrick & County Down Railway welcomed another new vehicle to the railway last week.
www.railadvent.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Downpatrick & County Down Railway Aquires Cement Bubble wagon https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/downpatrick-county-down-railway-aquires-cement-bubble.html #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland
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🚂 Sunday Lunch Fine Dining Aboard The Royal Wessex
We're delighted to welcome guests for an exquisite dining experience at The Watercress Line on the 2nd of November.
Perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself to a delicious lunch.
Book now to secure your table - buff.ly/aiJlZuY
We're delighted to welcome guests for an exquisite dining experience at The Watercress Line on the 2nd of November.
Perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself to a delicious lunch.
Book now to secure your table - buff.ly/aiJlZuY
October 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚂 Sunday Lunch Fine Dining Aboard The Royal Wessex
We're delighted to welcome guests for an exquisite dining experience at The Watercress Line on the 2nd of November.
Perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself to a delicious lunch.
Book now to secure your table - buff.ly/aiJlZuY
We're delighted to welcome guests for an exquisite dining experience at The Watercress Line on the 2nd of November.
Perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself to a delicious lunch.
Book now to secure your table - buff.ly/aiJlZuY
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Translink facing annual operating loss of up to £30m, MLAs told
Translink facing annual operating loss of up to £30m, MLAs told -“Therefore, Translink, while continuing to deliver those services, made an operating loss of around £16 million last year.” Translink’s...
Northern Ireland's public transport operator is facing an operating loss of up to £30 million in the current financial year, MLAs have been told.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Translink facing annual operating loss of up to £30m, MLAs told
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UK railway news round-up https://bit.ly/4f7mH0j
UK railway news round-up
UK railway news round-up https://bit.ly/4f7mH0j
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July 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
UK railway news round-up https://bit.ly/4f7mH0j
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Very Light Rail Centre saved as council steps in to buy business
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Very Light Rail centre saved as council steps in to buy business
Firm that owns Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre has been sold to Dudley Council after entering administration.
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July 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Very Light Rail Centre saved as council steps in to buy business
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🚂 Book a Shed Tour this Saturday! 🔧
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the KWVR? Join us for a fascinating workshop and shed tour this Saturday to explore the inner workings of our heritage railway.
🎟️ Spaces are limited – book now:
👉 kwvr.co.uk/experiences/...
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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the KWVR? Join us for a fascinating workshop and shed tour this Saturday to explore the inner workings of our heritage railway.
🎟️ Spaces are limited – book now:
👉 kwvr.co.uk/experiences/...
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Workshop & Shed Tour
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July 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🚂 Book a Shed Tour this Saturday! 🔧
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the KWVR? Join us for a fascinating workshop and shed tour this Saturday to explore the inner workings of our heritage railway.
🎟️ Spaces are limited – book now:
👉 kwvr.co.uk/experiences/...
#kwvr // kwvr.co.uk
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the KWVR? Join us for a fascinating workshop and shed tour this Saturday to explore the inner workings of our heritage railway.
🎟️ Spaces are limited – book now:
👉 kwvr.co.uk/experiences/...
#kwvr // kwvr.co.uk
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British Transport Police are now appealing for information so that they can warn them and their parents of the dangers. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/image-released-following-trespass-incident-plymouth.html #BritishTransportPolice #plymouth
Two Young Boys Caught Trespasssing in Plymouth Two Young Boys Caught Trespasssing in Plymouth
A trespassing incident occurred near Plymouth around 5:30 pm on the 6th of July.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
British Transport Police are now appealing for information so that they can warn them and their parents of the dangers. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/image-released-following-trespass-incident-plymouth.html #BritishTransportPolice #plymouth
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The first refurbished train is Class 158 158847 and the train was joined by members of staff from East Midlands Railway and Angel Trains. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/inside-east-midlands-railways-first-refurbished-class-158-greatest-gathering-news.html #AngelTrains #class_158
Inside East Midlands Railway’s first refurbished Class 158 + Greatest Gathering News!
East Midlands Railway invited RailAdvent to Nottingham today (24th July) to see inside the first newly refurbished Class 158 train. The Class 158 fleet is undergoing a £5.2 million project which will see its interiors refreshed. It was also confirmed by Will Rogers, MD of East Midlands Railway, that 158847…
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July 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The first refurbished train is Class 158 158847 and the train was joined by members of staff from East Midlands Railway and Angel Trains. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/inside-east-midlands-railways-first-refurbished-class-158-greatest-gathering-news.html #AngelTrains #class_158
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On the weekend of the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train, Kent Community Rail Partnership are offering a history and heritage day on the 28th September in Sheerness. See their website (detailed in picture below) to find out more.
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July 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
On the weekend of the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train, Kent Community Rail Partnership are offering a history and heritage day on the 28th September in Sheerness. See their website (detailed in picture below) to find out more.
@communityrail.bsky.social @sheernesstg.bsky.social
@communityrail.bsky.social @sheernesstg.bsky.social
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Today’s date is 24/7 and we're shining a light on the incredible work of Samaritans.
Whether it's day or night, Samaritans is there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen - no judgement, no pressure 💚 #TalkToUs #SamaritansAwarenessDay www.samaritans.org/
Whether it's day or night, Samaritans is there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen - no judgement, no pressure 💚 #TalkToUs #SamaritansAwarenessDay www.samaritans.org/
July 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Today’s date is 24/7 and we're shining a light on the incredible work of Samaritans.
Whether it's day or night, Samaritans is there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen - no judgement, no pressure 💚 #TalkToUs #SamaritansAwarenessDay www.samaritans.org/
Whether it's day or night, Samaritans is there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen - no judgement, no pressure 💚 #TalkToUs #SamaritansAwarenessDay www.samaritans.org/
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First refurbished East Midlands Railway Class 158 unveiled at Nottingham.
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EMR unveils refurbished ‘158’
The first of 26 East Midlands Railway Class 158s to be refurbished is unveiled at Nottingham.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
First refurbished East Midlands Railway Class 158 unveiled at Nottingham.
www.modernrailways.com/article/emr-...
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Over the past year, with help from our amazing supporters, we've made great strides towards...
• Rail reform that benefits passengers
• More bus funding in the neediest areas
• Better bus stops
• A more integrated transport network
Read all about it!
bettertransport.org.uk/about/impact...
• Rail reform that benefits passengers
• More bus funding in the neediest areas
• Better bus stops
• A more integrated transport network
Read all about it!
bettertransport.org.uk/about/impact...
Our impact
As the country's leading transport charity, Campaign for Better Transport has worked since 1973 to improve transport, tackle climate change and create a more inclusive society.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Over the past year, with help from our amazing supporters, we've made great strides towards...
• Rail reform that benefits passengers
• More bus funding in the neediest areas
• Better bus stops
• A more integrated transport network
Read all about it!
bettertransport.org.uk/about/impact...
• Rail reform that benefits passengers
• More bus funding in the neediest areas
• Better bus stops
• A more integrated transport network
Read all about it!
bettertransport.org.uk/about/impact...
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Are you and your teddy coming to the Teddy Bear's Picnic?🥪
This weekend enjoy unlimited travel on The Watercress Line, have a yummy picnic, and get your Teddy Passport stamped at every station along the way!🛂
You can even buy a Loco Crew Bear in our gift shops🧸
Book now!
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This weekend enjoy unlimited travel on The Watercress Line, have a yummy picnic, and get your Teddy Passport stamped at every station along the way!🛂
You can even buy a Loco Crew Bear in our gift shops🧸
Book now!
buff.ly/wLNynkZ
July 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Are you and your teddy coming to the Teddy Bear's Picnic?🥪
This weekend enjoy unlimited travel on The Watercress Line, have a yummy picnic, and get your Teddy Passport stamped at every station along the way!🛂
You can even buy a Loco Crew Bear in our gift shops🧸
Book now!
buff.ly/wLNynkZ
This weekend enjoy unlimited travel on The Watercress Line, have a yummy picnic, and get your Teddy Passport stamped at every station along the way!🛂
You can even buy a Loco Crew Bear in our gift shops🧸
Book now!
buff.ly/wLNynkZ
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It's #NetZeroWeek 💚
Are you looking for a more sustainable way to explore Britain this summer? 🗺️
Why not ditch the car and hop on a train! 🚉
Discover stunning views and hidden gems, all whilst reducing your carbon footprint 💙 www.scenicrailbritain.com
Are you looking for a more sustainable way to explore Britain this summer? 🗺️
Why not ditch the car and hop on a train! 🚉
Discover stunning views and hidden gems, all whilst reducing your carbon footprint 💙 www.scenicrailbritain.com
Scenic Rail Britain - Go greener with adventures by train
Taking the train is one of the greenest ways to travel. It enables you to uncover Britain's hidden gems, head off the beaten track, marvel at spectacular views, discover our country's diverse history ...
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July 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
It's #NetZeroWeek 💚
Are you looking for a more sustainable way to explore Britain this summer? 🗺️
Why not ditch the car and hop on a train! 🚉
Discover stunning views and hidden gems, all whilst reducing your carbon footprint 💙 www.scenicrailbritain.com
Are you looking for a more sustainable way to explore Britain this summer? 🗺️
Why not ditch the car and hop on a train! 🚉
Discover stunning views and hidden gems, all whilst reducing your carbon footprint 💙 www.scenicrailbritain.com
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Are you considering volunteering at The Watercress Line? Come along to the Volunteer Welcome Day on the 20th of July to learn more and see what it's all about.
📷 Dave Ryding
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#WatercressLine #Volunteering #HeritageRailway
📷 Dave Ryding
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#WatercressLine #Volunteering #HeritageRailway
July 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Are you considering volunteering at The Watercress Line? Come along to the Volunteer Welcome Day on the 20th of July to learn more and see what it's all about.
📷 Dave Ryding
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#WatercressLine #Volunteering #HeritageRailway
📷 Dave Ryding
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#WatercressLine #Volunteering #HeritageRailway
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World rail freight news round-up https://bit.ly/44M8npl
World rail freight news round-up
World rail freight news round-up https://bit.ly/44M8npl
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July 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
World rail freight news round-up https://bit.ly/44M8npl
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The next Esk Valley Railway FORGET-ME-NOT DEMENTIA TRAIN departs from Whitby Station at 12.00 Wednesday 16th July, followed by further trains on 17th September and 19th November plus a Christmas Special on 17th December! See website for further details: www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk/forget-me-no...
Forget Me Not Train 2025 - Esk Valley Raliway
The next Forget-Me-Not train will run on Wednesday 16th July Click on this Forget Me Not Link to watch our train on BBC’s Morning Live programme or BBC Forget-Me-Not to see the BBC News report. To wat...
www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The next Esk Valley Railway FORGET-ME-NOT DEMENTIA TRAIN departs from Whitby Station at 12.00 Wednesday 16th July, followed by further trains on 17th September and 19th November plus a Christmas Special on 17th December! See website for further details: www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk/forget-me-no...