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![Six new-build projects hold historic meeting with Ricardo Rail](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc5d0a_a770c13ac5444fe986f05300a3ee695b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc5d0a_a770c13ac5444fe986f05300a3ee695b~mv2.webp)
Liam Hetherington
Feb 8, 20221 min read
Six new-build projects hold historic meeting with Ricardo Rail
On January 26, Ricardrail met with a team of six projects to build a new steam locomotive to discuss the nature and requirements of risk...
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Liam Hetherington
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Milestone reached in construction of steam locomotive 61673 Spirit of Sandringham
The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust announced that the first drive wheels were cast for use in the LNER B17 No.61673 Spirit of Sandringham....
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Liam Hetherington
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Update on steam locomotive 13268’s overhaul
The Stanier mogul Foundation has released the latest information on the overhaul of the Stanier mogul Class 5260 of London, Midland and...
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Liam Hetherington
Feb 6, 20222 min read
SRPS Railtours taking bookings for day trip to Aviemore
On Saturday, March 19th, SRPS Railtours will operate a special train from Linlithgow to Aviemore, stopping at a station along the way...
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Liam Hetherington
Feb 6, 20222 min read
Update on steam locomotives 4253 and 5668
4253 Locomotive Company Ltd has released the latest update detailing the work carried out in January 2022. I removed the worn copper seal...
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Liam Hetherington
Feb 6, 20222 min read
GB Railfreight takes delivery of Class 18 locomotive ahead of trials
Class 18 locomotives were delivered to White Moore prior to GB Railfreight, which will undergo a three-month trial on Beacon Rail Lease....
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Liam Hetherington
Feb 2, 20222 min read
New tour operator Westcountry Railtours cancels first 2022 tours
A newcomer to the rail tour scene, Westcountry Railtours, has been forced to cancel its first tour, which they hoped would herald their...
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Liam Hetherington
Feb 1, 20222 min read
RAIB Release data on derailment at London gateway
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released details of a derailment of a freight train while on the approach to London...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 30, 20221 min read
3rd phase of London gateway upgrade completed
The third stage of the container terminal at Berth 7, DP World London Gateway has now been completed by Pentalver Transport Ltd Pentalver...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 28, 20221 min read
Overhaul begins on 60163 tornado
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that the renovation of the new A1 No.60163 Tornado has begun. After attending the East Coast...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 27, 20222 min read
SVR to improve Bridgenorth depot
£ 475,000 was raised for the necessary improvements to the locomotive construction of the Severn Valley Railway in Bridgnorth,...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Lner to reinstate services
The London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will resume its full timetable on Monday, February 14, 2022. Except for pre-planned technical...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Class 175 refurbishment complete
The modernization of the Transport for Wales (TfW) fleet of 27 Coradia class 175 long-distance trains has been completed. The overhaul...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 25, 20221 min read
Launch of Metro Flow project
A £ 100m program to modernize and electrify existing South Tyneside freight lines has officially launched. The Metro Flow project will...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 25, 20224 min read
Government to lay Bill before Parliament to extend HS2
Today, Monday 24th January, the Government is to lay the Bill before Parliament to extend HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and beyond. This...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Suppliers sought for new Bi-Mode locos for TPE & Gwr
TransPennine Express is seeking a statement of interest from its suppliers for a fleet of at least 15 bimodal locomotives for use in Mk5...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Gwr society transfer ownership of components for loco 3840
Churchward County Trust (CCT) announces possession of several key components needed to build the new Great Western Railway (GWR) 3800...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Bahamas Locomotive Society release update on 1054
The Bahamas Locomotive Association has sent Rail Advent the latest information on the Coal Tank 1054 overhaul work taking place at...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Hull trains reinstate services
Hull Trains will resume services that were discontinued from the December timetable due to COVID and reduced demand. Services have...
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Liam Hetherington
Jan 24, 20223 min read
Elizabeth Line services to start in first half of 2022
Elizabeth Line passenger service will begin in the first half of 2022, with the first service running between Abbey Wood and Paddington....
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