All night?” Mark’s eyes widened behind his NHS specs. “You’re not scared, are you?” Ryan teased, but with a friendly smile. “Of course I’m not scared!” Mark puffed out his chest. “But I don’t think Mu

One of the features of the Severn Valley’s Autumn Galas is overnight running. The chance to see steam operating after dark draws many enthusiasts to the event. But what is involved behind the scenes in making this unique gala feature a reality? GARY ESSEX talks to some of the SVR volunteers involved in the event.

An all-day radio broadcast from a train travelling down the length of Britain (almost) from the Highlands of Scotland to London – that was how BBC Radio 3 celebrated the 200th anniversary, on Saturday

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The railway brought us sensible time zones the world over, but also some weird anomalies

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