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Issue 928: EMR shows off its new Class 810s, LSL operated further Class 89 test run as part of the main line recertification process and Significant step forward for ECTS testing on the East Coast Main Line.
PLUS! Preserved Class 507 moves under its own power
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November 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Issue 927 out now: Newport to Hereford route reopens after storm, Thermal imaging cameras on SWR help spot early infrastructure failures, Over 80 changes made to eastern leg of EWR after feedback PLUS! Work starts on restoration of Yugoslavian S100 tank
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November 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Issue 926: EMR Class 810s to enter service, ScotRail offers invitation to bid to rolling stock suppliers for new EMU and BEMU fleets and GBRf Class 99s head to Scotland for technical test.
PLUS! RPSI seek funding for new-build LMS NCC locomotive project
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November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Issue 925 out now: LNER staff member remains in hospital after Huntingdon, Virgin Trains awarded Temple Mills access and Tornado to return to Cambrian in 2026 for further ETCS testing.
PLUS! Variety of action to feature at East Lancashire Railway DMU gala event
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November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Issue 924 out now: Eurostar orders 30 Alstom double-deck sets, Beaulieu Park station opens ahead of schedule and Major £70 million upgrade to Tyseley Depot completed on time.
PLUS! First Group lodges new open-access service proposals with the ORR
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October 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Issue 923: First public charter working confirmed for Duke of Gloucester over Shap, Chiltern Class 68 and Mk5a fleet for early New Year and World's oldest cast-iron railway bridge restoration.
PLUS! Shock as 58050 is scrapped in Spain after asbestos found
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October 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Issue 922 out now: Polmadie Depot 150th anniversary, Class 93s start work for Rail Operations Group and Hitachi Rail at Newton Aycliffe host Railway 200 open day.
PLUS! Blaenavon Heritage Railway seeks funding to secure resident steam Class G5 Locomotive
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October 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Issue 921out now: 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, GBRf Class 99 pilots first revenue-earning freight service and W Mids Trains and Govia Thameslink Railway nationalised in 2026
PLUS! Staimore Railway to complete NER carriage set by 2029
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October 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Issue 920 out now: Pathfinder Railtours ceases trading in December, Freightliner sells off UK intermodal division and DRS marks 30 years of operations new livery and Class 68 naming. PLUS! Tornado arrives at the new Darlington Locomotive Works for the first time
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September 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Pathfinder Railtours has announced they will cease trading in December, bringing a 52 year history of charter operations to an end. The company said it was not insolvent in anyway, and would be wound down in a orderly fashion after running its last train on 20th December.
September 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Issue 919: £80m upgrade for Bletchley Depot, Tay Bridge surrenders title of the longest railway bridge in UK after completion of HS2 structure and Hitachi IET fleet approved for use with ECTS PLUS! Pioneer T&W Metrocar preserved at Stephenson Steam Railway
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September 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Issue 918 out now: Locomotion No.1 evening move to Shildon, Scottish Government announces new trains and electrification expansion and New rail plan for Oxfordshire
PLUS! Llangollen Railway marks 50 years of National Preservation
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September 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Issue 917 out now: New app aims to simplify fares system, Alliance appointed to design Midland Rail Hub project and Bristol Temple Meads 185th anniversary. PLUS! Hymek action in Yorkshire and Somerset & Dorset Railway-at Midsomer Norton
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September 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Issue 916 out now: Final Class 69 outshopped in adapted heritage livery, Alstom and GWR sign agreement for '175s', Restoration brings Singleton station back to life. PLUS! Irish Traction Group-owned historic Class 121 locomotive operates its first train. www.railwayherald.com/magazine/pre...
August 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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GBRf has outshopped its final Class 69 in Railfreight red-stripe livery!
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August 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Issue 915: RMT strike action stops CrossCountry services, TfW seeks to promote Pay-as-you-go fares system with £1 go anywhere single fare and HS2 bridge work moves forward in Birmingham. PLUS! Investigation after incident at Dean Forest Railway
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August 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Issue 914 out now: 21 day Stockport closure progresses, Southeastern to run special tour with NSE-liveried Class 465 for Railway 200 and Details announced for recreation journey with Locomotion No. 1.
PLUS! S&D gala plans announced for Kirkby Stephen East
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August 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Issue 913 out now: Over 40,000 people visit 'Greatest Gathering', Duke of Gloucester makes return to main line operation and SWR reduces Exeter to Waterloo service. PLUS! Network Rail closes Bransty Tunnel on the Cumbrian Coast route to all traffic
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August 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Issue 912 out now: First self-powered Class 99 main line movement, ORR approves Lumo Glasgow extension - declines Hull Trains Sheffield service and HS2 to preview interior layout for new HS2 Class 895 units at Derby. PLUS! SVR reopens through to Bridgnorth
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July 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Issue 911 out now: GBRf officially launches Class 99s, Midland Main Line electrification project paused indefinitely and LNER marks 50th anniversary of the National Railway Museum. PLUS! Toddington-based Merchant Navy to star at SVR Autumn Steam Gala
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July 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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A winding up order was made against Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited on 30th June 2025, with the UK's official receiver being appointed. All 400 staff are being retained while options are sought. Rail flows operate to Kingsbury, Jarrow and Neville Hill Depot. Pic: John Neave
Colas Rail Class 70 No. 70814 passes Clay Mills on 27th May 2025 with the 07:01 Lindsey to Kingsbury loaded petroleum working. Pic: John Neave
July 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Issue 910 out now: Royal Train to be withdrawn in 2027, SLL provide update on main line status of Eddystone and Inspiration exhibition train for Rail 200 launched at Kidderminster on SVR.
PLUS! Ffestiniog marks Railway 200 with 200 wheels across the cob
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July 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Issue 909 out now: HS2 reset approved by Transport Minister, New Horton Quarry railhead opens to traffic on S&C and Major railway history project looking at accidents and incidents across Wales opens. PLUS! Rodney confirmed for GW Diesel Gala weekend
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June 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Issue 908 out now: Eurostar seeks to expand international fleet and number of destinations, look behind the scenes at Railway 200 exhibition train and progress being made with SVR embankment repair.
PLUS! The star behind the limelight: Temple Mills Depot
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June 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Issue 907 out now: First Class 99s arrive at Avonmouth, FirstGroup submits new open-access bid for London to Hereford service and Darlington station link bridge installed as new entrance moves closer to completion. PLUS! BR Standards handed over to KWVR
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June 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM