David Gabbie
@fmradiodave.bsky.social
Radio, Railways, History, Archaeology. Volunteer Radio Presenter and Producer. Supporter of Heritage Railways.
Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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This year, #CommunityRail has united Britain to celebrate #Railway200 🎉
Over 50,000 people joined 300+ community-led events marking 200 years of rail innovation 🚂
Discover the highlights in our special video below 🎬 #CommunityRailWrapped
Over 50,000 people joined 300+ community-led events marking 200 years of rail innovation 🚂
Discover the highlights in our special video below 🎬 #CommunityRailWrapped
Community rail celebrates a year of Railway 200
2025 was a milestone year and community rail came together across England, Scotland and Wales to celebrate Railway 200.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
This year, #CommunityRail has united Britain to celebrate #Railway200 🎉
Over 50,000 people joined 300+ community-led events marking 200 years of rail innovation 🚂
Discover the highlights in our special video below 🎬 #CommunityRailWrapped
Over 50,000 people joined 300+ community-led events marking 200 years of rail innovation 🚂
Discover the highlights in our special video below 🎬 #CommunityRailWrapped
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Daily Mail owner DMGT has secured funding for a £500m takeover of the Telegraph. The funding package is expected to comprise equity provided by DMGT with an increase in the group’s debt with NatWest www.ft.com/content/beff...
Rothermere’s DMGT secures funding for Telegraph takeover
Daily Mail owner to submit deal for approval as rival suitor Dovid Efune gets new backing from Baltimore Sun’s David Smith
www.ft.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Daily Mail owner DMGT has secured funding for a £500m takeover of the Telegraph. The funding package is expected to comprise equity provided by DMGT with an increase in the group’s debt with NatWest www.ft.com/content/beff...
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FREE GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS 🎁 🎄
This Christmas, treat the railway enthusiast in your life (or yourself!) to a 12-month subscription to Modern Railways.
Plus you'll receive a FREE GIFT (worth £25!) to make it extra special.
👉 shop.keypublishing.com/pages/xmasmr
This Christmas, treat the railway enthusiast in your life (or yourself!) to a 12-month subscription to Modern Railways.
Plus you'll receive a FREE GIFT (worth £25!) to make it extra special.
👉 shop.keypublishing.com/pages/xmasmr
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
FREE GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS 🎁 🎄
This Christmas, treat the railway enthusiast in your life (or yourself!) to a 12-month subscription to Modern Railways.
Plus you'll receive a FREE GIFT (worth £25!) to make it extra special.
👉 shop.keypublishing.com/pages/xmasmr
This Christmas, treat the railway enthusiast in your life (or yourself!) to a 12-month subscription to Modern Railways.
Plus you'll receive a FREE GIFT (worth £25!) to make it extra special.
👉 shop.keypublishing.com/pages/xmasmr
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Rail industry needs to create graduate opportunities, says PBH https://bit.ly/4iULXsN
Rail industry needs to create graduate opportunities, says PBH
Rail industry needs to create graduate opportunities, says PBH https://bit.ly/4iULXsN
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December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Rail industry needs to create graduate opportunities, says PBH https://bit.ly/4iULXsN
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World rail freight news round-up https://bit.ly/499WFYR
World rail freight news round-up
World rail freight news round-up https://bit.ly/499WFYR
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December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
World rail freight news round-up https://bit.ly/499WFYR
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Freightliner has confirmed how its loco fleet will be split between Heavy Haul and Intermodal businesses when the sale of the latter is completed.
www.modernrailways.com/article/frei...
www.modernrailways.com/article/frei...
Freightliner confirms how loco fleet will split between
Freightliner has confirmed the planned split of its loco fleet between Heavy Haul and Intermodal businesses.
www.modernrailways.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Freightliner has confirmed how its loco fleet will be split between Heavy Haul and Intermodal businesses when the sale of the latter is completed.
www.modernrailways.com/article/frei...
www.modernrailways.com/article/frei...
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A new survey of 125 railway business leaders commissioned by the Railway Industry Association suggests confidence in the rail market has declined in the last year, with most businesses freezing recruitment or cutting staff.
www.modernrailways.com/article/ria-...
www.modernrailways.com/article/ria-...
RIA warns of ‘lack of confidence’ in rail market
A new survey of 125 railway business leaders commissioned by the Railway Industry Association suggests confidence in the rail market has declined in the last year, with most businesses freezing
www.modernrailways.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A new survey of 125 railway business leaders commissioned by the Railway Industry Association suggests confidence in the rail market has declined in the last year, with most businesses freezing recruitment or cutting staff.
www.modernrailways.com/article/ria-...
www.modernrailways.com/article/ria-...
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Chiltern Railways is running a farewell railtour for its Mk 3 sets on 22 February 2026 to raise money for Railway Children - more details at www.modernrailways.com/article/chil...
Chiltern plans Mk 3 farewell tour
Special train to raise funds for Railway Children
www.modernrailways.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Chiltern Railways is running a farewell railtour for its Mk 3 sets on 22 February 2026 to raise money for Railway Children - more details at www.modernrailways.com/article/chil...
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Great British Railways flies the flag as logo goes back to the future
Great British Railways flies the flag as logo goes back to the future
Livery for renationalised railway features red, white and blue alongside familiar double arrow symbol
No matter how much train fares cost under Great British Railways, no one can accuse the government of wasting money on an expensive redesign.
The logo, branding and livery for the impending renationalised and reformed railway will be unveiled by ministers at London Bridge on Tuesday. It is red, white and, yes, blue. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Great British Railways flies the flag as logo goes back to the future
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Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metoffice.gov.uk #StormBram amber and yellow weather warnings for strong winds in place today (Tuesday 9 December):
nidirect.gov.uk/winds
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
nidirect.gov.uk/winds
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metoffice.gov.uk #StormBram amber and yellow weather warnings for strong winds in place today (Tuesday 9 December):
nidirect.gov.uk/winds
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
nidirect.gov.uk/winds
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
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We’ve been made aware of fake text messages claiming to be from DfI telling motorists to pay a Parking Charge via weblink.
These messages are a scam, delete them and report them to: www.reportfraud.police.uk/reporting-a-fraud/
Info on scams and reporting them: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/scams
These messages are a scam, delete them and report them to: www.reportfraud.police.uk/reporting-a-fraud/
Info on scams and reporting them: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/scams
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We’ve been made aware of fake text messages claiming to be from DfI telling motorists to pay a Parking Charge via weblink.
These messages are a scam, delete them and report them to: www.reportfraud.police.uk/reporting-a-fraud/
Info on scams and reporting them: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/scams
These messages are a scam, delete them and report them to: www.reportfraud.police.uk/reporting-a-fraud/
Info on scams and reporting them: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/scams
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Fallen tree or other obstruction on a road?
You can report it online: nidirect.gov.uk/report-obstr...
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
You can report it online: nidirect.gov.uk/report-obstr...
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Fallen tree or other obstruction on a road?
You can report it online: nidirect.gov.uk/report-obstr...
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
You can report it online: nidirect.gov.uk/report-obstr...
@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
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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.
www.railadvent.co.uk
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
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🙌 Regulated rail fares are now frozen until at least March 2027! That's a big campaign win for us and something that will not just benefit rail passengers, but the whole country. Now we want to see fare and ticketing reforms speeded up to ensure long-term affordability.
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🙌 Regulated rail fares are now frozen until at least March 2027! That's a big campaign win for us and something that will not just benefit rail passengers, but the whole country. Now we want to see fare and ticketing reforms speeded up to ensure long-term affordability.
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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.
www.railadvent.co.uk
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
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Campaigners call to ‘end the fiction of Gatwick Express' https://bit.ly/3LWCchm
Campaigners call to ‘end the fiction of Gatwick Express’
Campaigners call to ‘end the fiction of Gatwick Express' https://bit.ly/3LWCchm
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Campaigners call to ‘end the fiction of Gatwick Express' https://bit.ly/3LWCchm
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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.
www.railadvent.co.uk
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
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Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Deal likely to trigger indepth investigation after agreement between Lord Rothermere’s DMGT and Redbird IMI
The owner of the Daily Mail has struck a £500m deal to buy the Telegraph titles, in a move that will create a right-leaning publishing powerhouse.
Lord Rothermere’s Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) has entered a period exclusivity with RedBird IMI, which has been seeking a buyer since being forced to put the papers up for sale last Spring, to finalise the terms of the transaction. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
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Rail fares in the UK to be frozen in Autumn Budget on.ft.com/4oicTDR
Rail fares in the UK to be frozen in Autumn Budget
Officials said season ticket holders on some of Britain’s busiest routes would save hundreds of pounds annually
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November 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Rail fares in the UK to be frozen in Autumn Budget on.ft.com/4oicTDR
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Two vehicles were donated to the Plym Valley Railway by Tavistock Junction Yard. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/shark-and-ex-tpo-vehicle-donated-to-plym-valley-railway.html #NetworkRail #PlymValleyRailway #RailwaySupportServices #TavistockJunction
Shark and ex-TPO vehicle donated to Plym Valley Railway
Two vehicles were donated to the Plym Valley Railway by Tavistock Junction Yard.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Two vehicles were donated to the Plym Valley Railway by Tavistock Junction Yard. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/shark-and-ex-tpo-vehicle-donated-to-plym-valley-railway.html #NetworkRail #PlymValleyRailway #RailwaySupportServices #TavistockJunction
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Two special events at the Great Central Railway each side of Christmas https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/two-special-events-at-the-great-central-railway-each-side-of-christmas.html #Br_9FNo_92134 #d7018 #GreatCentralRailway #LeicesterNorth
Two special events at the Great Central Railway each side of Christmas
As a prelude to the festive season and to welcome 2026, the Great Central Railway is running two special events.
www.railadvent.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Two special events at the Great Central Railway each side of Christmas https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/two-special-events-at-the-great-central-railway-each-side-of-christmas.html #Br_9FNo_92134 #d7018 #GreatCentralRailway #LeicesterNorth
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King’s Award given to Downpatrick & County Down Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/kings-award-given-to-downpatrick-county-down-railway.html #awards #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland
King’s Award given to Downpatrick & County Down Railway
Following their recent award at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025, the Downpatrick and County Down Railway has now been given the highest honour a voluntary group can receive.
www.railadvent.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
King’s Award given to Downpatrick & County Down Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/kings-award-given-to-downpatrick-county-down-railway.html #awards #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland
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Edwardian Christmas returns to the Wensleydale Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/edwardian-christmas-returns-to-the-wensleydale-railway.html #christmas #scruton #WensleydaleRailway
Edwardian Christmas returns to the Wensleydale Railway
The Wensleydale Railway will be celebrating Christmas once again with the Edwardian Christmas event.
www.railadvent.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Edwardian Christmas returns to the Wensleydale Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/edwardian-christmas-returns-to-the-wensleydale-railway.html #christmas #scruton #WensleydaleRailway