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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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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...
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
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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-...
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
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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
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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
December 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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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
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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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
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
on.ft.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Our 2024-25 Impact Report explores 5 of our strategic aims 📊

The fourth examines how we strive to develop broader support for #CommunityRail and a strong network of reciprocity 🤝

Access more in the full report 👉 communityrail.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Breaking news: The £500mn sale of the Telegraph to US private equity firm RedBird has collapsed, throwing the future of the newspaper into question as it enters its third year without an owner. on.ft.com/4oPEgpN
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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RSSB updates cross-industry Train Protection Strategy https://bit.ly/4nRup1z
RSSB updates cross-industry Train Protection Strategy
RSSB updates cross-industry Train Protection Strategy https://bit.ly/4nRup1z
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Rail freight sector raises concerns about Great British Railways plans https://bit.ly/3Xjk0k7
Rail freight sector raises concerns about Great British Railways plans
Rail freight sector raises concerns about Great British Railways plans https://bit.ly/3Xjk0k7
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM