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08 February, 2023

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Another exciting year on the nation’s railways

As 2025 draws to a conclusion, it’s time to look back at another varied year on Britain’s railways, and, as ever, there have been many developments, not all for the better, but plenty of good news as

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Burnham’s “once-in-a-generation opportunity”

Under the surface of Greater Manchester Mayor’s ambitions to drive forward rail transport in the region

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Peak engine started for the first time in eight years

PRESERVED PEAK 45133’s Sulzer 12LDA28-B engine was started on December 11 for the first time in eight years, since the loco was stopped for overhaul in September 2017. The loco, owned by the Class 45/

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‘scotsman’ return not quite trouble-free

EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE

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Ukr’s peak tour could herald a pivotal change

The tie-up between UK Railtours and LSL to run its January 24 ‘Peak Blinder’ tour is an interesting development. Assuming all goes well, and there is no reason to wonder why it might not, it could hop

Railways Illustrated

Another exciting year on the nation’s railways

Rail

Burnham’s “once-in-a-generation opportunity”

Under the surface of Greater Manchester Mayor’s ambitions to drive forward rail transport in the region

Rail

Rail mail

Something to say? This is your platform...

Railways Illustrated

Peak engine started for the first time in eight years

Steam Railway

‘scotsman’ return not quite trouble-free