Book of the Week: One young lad’s later trainspotting trips with a camera 1961 – 1964 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20210 Like so many youngsters in the 1950s and 1960s, Alan Clarke was a keen railway enthusiast and spent a number of years out and about with his ABC Combined Volume and his camera at various rail-related locations up and down the country. Living in the middle of the country enabled
What if rail operators designed cars… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20210 Department for Transport (DfT) figures show the number of journeys being made by train in Britain is approximately 57% of what it was before the coronavirus crisis, while car use has fully recovered. It is widely reported that more people than ever have taken to buying used motors for solo, Covid-safe
California High-Speed Rail Line Approved Between Bakersfield and Palmdale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 The board’s certification of the Bakersfield to Palmdale Final EIR/EIS and approval of the project section allows the authority to begin preconstruction work as funding becomes available. The section provides a north-south high-speed rail connection between the Central Valley and the Antelope Valley in northern Los Angeles County, closing the passenger
Rail workers threaten to strike over legionella toilet outbreak Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 Photo: PA The RMT union has declared a dispute with Thameslink over claims there has been a “potentially lethal” Legionella outbreak on its trains. The union said it has prepared its members on Thameslink for strikes if urgent action is not taken to resolve the issue. Also see The company said a low
Train passengers to get indication of rail fare rises Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20210 Photo: PA Train passengers will get an indication this week of how much ticket prices may rise, amid calls for fares to be frozen. The cap on the annual increase in most regulated rail fares is normally linked to the previous July’s Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure of inflation. This year’s figure
‘Hop on, hop off’ services to return to the Severn Valley Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20210 The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) will welcome back ‘hop on, hop off’ passengers to all regular services from September 7. Passengers at the SVR’s forthcoming Autumn Steam and Diesel Galas will also now be able to choose their itineraries, rather than travelling on designated trains as previously planned. Since the SVR reopened
Book of the Week: Gloucestershire, Warwickshire Steam Railway Journey Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20210 In a new publication which celebrates 40 years the since the formation of Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Plc, steam locomotive department volunteer and cameraman Paul Stratford has produced a stunning record of the rebirth of operations – from the earliest beginnings to the current 14 miles between Cheltenham Racecourse
Demand for trains will fully recover from pandemic – Heaton-Harris Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20210 Demand for train travel will return to pre-pandemic levels despite currently lagging behind car use, a minister has insisted. Department for Transport (DfT) figures show the number of journeys being made by train in Britain is approximately 57% of what it was before the coronavirus crisis, while car use has
Swiss News Broadcaster Accuses SBB Trains of Being ‘Covid Catapults’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20210 It would therefore seem that the ‘Covid catapult’ headline was quite misleading. However, there is still the question of the elevated carbon dioxide level measured by Blick TV. Train operating company SBB said that the air-conditioning units in the Bombardier-built DOSTO trains continuously measure the carbon dioxide levels in every carriage.
Essex councillors call for Underground link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20210 COUNCILLORS in Harlow are calling for a new Underground link, saying that they are examining 'all possibilities for improving and modernising transport connections'. The idea is part of a Town Plan which was discussed at a council cabinet meeting last week. Their proposal is to extend the Central Line from its present
Warley National Model Railway Exhibition cancelled due to pandemic risk Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20210 Warley Model Railway Club has announced that the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition 2021 at the NEC has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Despite the lifting of restrictions, the ongoing perception of risk means there are too many uncertainties to deliver the event in 2021. Also see The exhibition team’s decision
Silence for victims of Stonehaven rail disaster one year on Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20210 Photo: Derek Ironside/PA A minute’s silence was held today for the victims of the Stonehaven rail crash one year on from the disaster. The train drivers’ union Aslef said the ScotRail derailment, which claimed three lives on August 12 last year, will be silently reflected upon by workers on Thursday morning. Driver
How has The Railway Magazine changed in the last twenty years? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20210 In this video, we take a look at an issue of The Railway Magazine from 1999. The editor of The Railway Magazine, Paul Bickerdyke, and former editor, Chris Milner, sit down to explore the news from the time and how the process of making the magazine has changed since. Enjoy more
PREVIEW: August issue of The Railway Magazine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20210 Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. Here’s what to expect in the August issue of The Railway Magazine: Headline Lines Bright future for post-Covid railfreight growth; European lines wrecked by heavy rain and floods; Hybrid
Metrolink tram services reduced to manage COVID-related absences Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20210 Metrolink has announced a temporary reduced timetable due to coronavirus-related staff absences from August 6. Staff for operator KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) are continuing to work in challenging circumstances to keep people moving across the network. Also see However, daily delays have been occurring across the network because staff are either off with COVID-19,
DB Cargo UK plans to lease Mossend EuroTerminal to Maritime Intermodal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20210 DB Cargo UK has announced plans to lease its Mossend EuroTerminal rail freight facility to Maritime Intermodal from October 1, 2021. The move comes two years after Maritime Intermodal took over the lease of DB’s intermodal rail freight facilities in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and Trafford Park in Manchester. Also see The Lanarkshire depot
Ribble Steam Railway and Museum – Temporary Front of House Assistant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20210 Ribble Steam Railway and Museum are looking for a Front of House Assistant to work alongside a small team of professional staff and volunteers. Together you will deliver an enjoyable museum and attraction visit experience and build our online presence. This is a varied role and you will get
Ivatt tank to attack Bodmin’s banks! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20210 The Bodmin & Wenford Railway (BWR) has received a welcome visitor to assist with its peak summer timetable – Mid-Hants Railway-based BR ‘2MT’ No. 41312. The Ivatt 2-6-2T is set to spend around three weeks on the friendly Cornish heritage line before returning home to the Watercress Line. Ahead of entering
Metrolink Certifies Final EIR for Simi Valley Double Track Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 Southern California’s regional passenger rail service, Metrolink, has certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Simi Valley Double Track Project. The aim of the project is to raise capacity on Metrolink’s Ventura County Line as well as the existing Simi Valley Station. Simi Valley Station, Southern California The final environmental impact report
Book of the Week: Bluebell Railway Recollections (2nd Edition) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20210 The Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved railways in the UK, beginning operations in 1960. It was started by a group of enthusiasts wishing to preserve steam railway operations for posterity. At that time, steam was widespread on Britain’s railways, so the Bluebell was able to secure many
Book of the Week: Bluebell Railway Recollections (2nd Edition) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20210 The Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved railways in the UK, beginning operations in 1960. It was started by a group of enthusiasts wishing to preserve steam railway operations for posterity. At that time, steam was widespread on Britain’s railways, so the Bluebell was able to secure many
North Yorkshire Moors Railway spearhead new ‘Love Your Railway’ campaign Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20210 The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is spearheading a new national campaign to shine a light on the important work that heritage railways in the UK do. The NYMR is collaborating with over 35 other heritage railway organisations for the ‘Love Your Railway’ summer campaign from July 26 to September
Train timetables reduced, Tube lines closed as ‘pinged’ staff self-isolate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20210 Photo: RMT Rail operators and Transport for London (TfL) are cutting services because of the rising number of staff self-isolating. Reduced timetables have been introduced on railways across England in an attempt to improve reliability after a spate of last-minute cancellations. Around 600,000 people in England and Wales were instructed to self-isolate
Rail firms still facing staff shortages despite emergency measures on self-isolation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20210 Companies will still face staff shortages and lost revenue because of the number of workers having to self-isolate despite emergency measures to ease the crisis, industry leaders are warning. The Government has announced plans to allow firms in sectors including transport, energy, local councils and digital infrastructure to deploy the
Anger as inquest jury rules that Croydon tram crash victims died accidentally Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20210 Photo: Rail Accident Investigation Branch The families of Croydon tram crash victims have demanded a new inquest into their deaths after a jury concluded they died as a result of an accident and were not unlawfully killed. Seven passengers died and a further 51 were injured when the tram derailed in
Book of the Week: Locomotive Recollections | No 7903 Foremarke Hall Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20210 1981 a rusty, beat-up locomotive was saved from Woodhams’ Scrapyard in Barry. The engine in question was the Great Western Railway Modified Hall Class No. 7903 Foremarke Hall. The man spearheading the rescue effort was author John Cruxon, who would later become the restoration manager of this once-fine engine. Locomotive Recollections
Tyne and Wear Metro to enforce wearing face masks on services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20210 Passengers using the Tyne and Wear Metro must continue to wear face coverings when travelling on the system, unless they are exempt. Nexus said that wearing a face covering throughout journeys, on stations and trains, is a condition of carriage unless exempt. Passengers may be refused travel if they do
Shapps: London mask policy ‘in line with’ Government’s thinking Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20210 Photos: PA Media Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has supported a decision to make masks compulsory on the London Underground, despite his own Government scrapping the mandatory wearing of face coverings. Shapps said the move is in line with what ministers want to happen, despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to lift
Face masks to remain mandatory on London transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20210 Photo: PA Media Face masks must be worn on London’s transport network, even after the legal restrictions have been lifted on July 19. Sadiq Khan has asked Transport for London (TfL) to enforce the use of mask wearing on buses and trains as a condition of carriage. The London mayor said he
No train operators will require masks in England from July 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20210 Photo: Rail Delivery Group No domestic train operators will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from July 19, according to industry bodies. Transport companies have the power to turn away customers who refuse to cover their noses and mouths even when the legal requirement is lifted on
No train operators will require masks in England from July 19 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20210 Photo: Rail Delivery Group No domestic train operators will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from July 19, according to industry bodies. Transport companies have the power to turn away customers who refuse to cover their noses and mouths even when the legal requirement is lifted on
Roads to Rail event set for August Bank Holiday at Corfe Castle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20210 T9 30120 Harmans Cross Swanage Railway. Photo: Andrew PM Wright Swanage Railway volunteers are staging a steam rally next to Norden station near Corfe Castle to raise funds Featuring up to 20 traction engines, steam rollers and showman’s engines, the four-day Roads to Rail gathering takes place during the August
Book of the Week: Passengers Once More Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20210 Passengers Once More is a series of books charting reinstated or new stations and lines on Britain’s rail network since nationalisation in 1948. Arranged in line and geographical order, each book in the series is copiously illustrated with photographs of all the locations featured. Data provided for each location include: Opening, closing
American S160 steams for Great Western Society’s 60th anniversary Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20210 Didcot Railway Centre will host celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Great Western Society across two separate gala weekends. The first Diamond Jubilee Gala will take place on July 31 and August 1 and is set to feature five or six locomotives in action and working passenger trains
Vacancy: Advertising Sales Executive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20210 Mortons Media Group Ltd is a market-leading, award-winning, international publisher of many successful specialist print titles and websites, covering an array of niche hobbies and interests. As a vibrant and modern media company, you have a fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced Advertising Sales Team with a competitive salary and generous
PREVIEW: JULY ISSUE OF THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. Headline Lines IETs back in traffic as repair plans established; Northern CAF units return to service; ORR launches review; Industry facing £2bn cuts; TPE completes new train
West Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20210 The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The events will be the first enthusiast galas held at the West Somerset Railway in almost two years since the winter steam event in December 2019. Also see The first gala will
Book of the Week: 50 Years of Railways Around Bristol Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20210 Telling the story of Bristol area railways over the last 50 years, this publication is lavishly illustrated, including many photos taken by rail employees that give a unique insight to railways around Bristol and the surrounding area. Included are well-known locations but also railway byways and those serving industrial
Elephant and Castle station reopens after huge fire Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20210 Around 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze close to Elephant and Castle station which caused a large plume of smoke to billow over south London. London Fire Brigade said shortly before 4pm that the fire close to Elephant and Castle station was “under control”, but its crews will remain in
Book of the Week: InterCity 125: A High Speed Tribute Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20210 Few trains truly reach a legendary status but there can be no doubt that the Intercity 125 HST was and still is, an icon in the age of the railway. Introduced into service in 1977, the iconic InterCity125 High Speed Trains have been a mainstay of some of our fastest
Exhibition commemorating 50th anniversary of Horncastle line closure to open Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20210 The Horncastle History and Heritage Society will open their exhibition which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the closure of the railway to Horncastle in July. Following the success of the exhibition, held virtually because of COVID-19, the real exhibition will set to open from July 29 to September 4, 2021. Also
ScotRail cleaners reject strike call Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20210 TRAIN cleaners at ScotRail have rejected an RMT call for strikes in a dispute over payments for overtime. However a small majority voted in favour of other industrial action short of a strike. ScotRail said it welcomed the rejection of strikes, and quoted the result of the ballot as 96 in
Two-day celebration at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 Photo: Mark Fielding Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is planning a special two-day gala to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Preservation Society. Tickets are now on sale for the COVID-safe event, which will take place at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway on July 10/11. Also see Entitled ‘It’s Still A
All Great Central Railway stations to reopen from June 26 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 Photo: Joe Connell/GCR The Great Central Railway (GCR) has announced that it will be reopening all four of its stations from June 26, 2021. During recent months all passenger trains have been running from Quorn and Woodhouse Station operating a single round trip service only. Also see As from Saturday 26 June visitors will
Severn Valley Railway’s Harrier Hydroshunter project passes significant milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating the successful completion of the latest stage of its Harrier Hydroshunter project, with the removal of the original diesel engine from a Class 08 ‘donor’ shunter. The SVR is working with the University of Birmingham and Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions to carry out the
APT’s 37 year record remains in tact – but only just Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20210 A bid to beat the fastest London to Glasgow time for a train, set 37 years ago by British Rail’s APT-P has missed out by just 21 seconds. On June 17, Avanti West Coast and Network Rail, in collaboration with The Railway Magazine made a valiant bid to smash
LIVE: London Euston to Glasgow Central record-breaking attempt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20210 Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, have teamed up today to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow. The intercity operator’s iconic Pendolino set No. 390044 departed London Euston at 10.36 for a non-stop journey to Glasgow
LIVE: London to Glasgow Central record-breaking attempt fails Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20210 An attempt to break the 36-year-old record for the fastest rail journey between London and Glasgow has failed. Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, had teamed up today to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow. The intercity operator’s
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail join forces for London to Glasgow record attempt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20210 Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, are teaming up today (June 17) to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow. The intercity operator’s iconic Pendolino set No. 390044 will depart London Euston at 10.36 for a
Rail pay and recruitment to be frozen to cut costs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20210 POSSIBLE industrial action over the loss of railway jobs appears to have been averted, following the publication of an Enabling Framework Agreement signed by the unions, with the agreement of train operators and Network Rail. Staff numbers are set to fall and there is to be a recruitment freeze unless the
117-year-old Horden locomotive launched at Tanfield Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20210 A seven-year restoration of steam locomotive Horden has been completed at the Tanfield Railway. The 1904-built steam locomotive was officially relaunched into traffic over the weekend of June 12/13 at the Tanfield Railway. Also see The railway has described the achievement as a triumph, especially in a year overshadowed by problems ranging
Rail pass for ‘staycationers’ designed to boost tourism to Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20210 A new rail pass for “staycationers” and vouchers for popular destinations are at the heart of UK Government plans to increase domestic tourism to Scotland. Ministers have launched plans aimed at recovering domestic tourism to pre-pandemic levels by 2022 and international tourism by 2023. Also see The tourism recovery plan includes a rail
COP26: Network Rail and Porterbrook to showcase sustainable trains of the future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20210 Photos: Network Rail/Porterbrook Network Rail have announced a partnership with Porterbrook to showcase Britain’s low-carbon train technology at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). Glasgow will host COP26 on November 1-12 later this year in an effort to bring countries together to accelerate action towards tackling climate change. Also see The hydrogen-powered HydroFLEX
Network Rail appeal as girl caught on CCTV lying on railway tracks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20210 Shocking footage showing a girl lying in the middle of a railway line where trains hurtle past at 85mph has been released as Network Rail appealed to children to keep away from the tracks. The teenager appears to be casually using her mobile phone while another girl stands next to
PREVIEW: June issue of The Railway Magazine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20210 Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine covers the Hitachi IET cracks which could take a year to repair, plus Llangollen Railway targets summer reopening. Here’s what is coming
Book of the Week: 50 years of Phoenix Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20210 A group founded to encourage innovation, experimentation and artistry in railway photography has reached a golden milestone this year – and a new book has just been published to celebrate its members’ achievements. 50 Years of Phoenix looks back over half a century of the Phoenix Railway Photographic Circle. The
Rail passenger numbers sink to pre-1872 levels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20210 Passenger numbers on Britain’s railways in 2020/21 reached the lowest level in at least 150 years, new figures show. Just 388 million journeys were made in the 12 months to the end of March as the coronavirus pandemic saw demand for travel collapse, regulator Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
‘Handyman’ locomotive transferred to Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20210 Photo: National Railway Museum Industrial 3ft narrow-gauge locomotive Handyman has joined the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust following a permanent transfer from the Science Museum Group. The locomotive travelled from the National Railway Museum in York to Statfold, ready for public display in time for the Enthusiast Weekend: Trangkil 50 event on
‘Handyman’ locomotive transferred to Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20210 Photo: National Railway Museum Industrial 3ft narrow-gauge locomotive Handyman has joined the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust following a permanent transfer from the Science Museum Group. The locomotive travelled from the National Railway Museum in York to Statfold, ready for public display in time for the Enthusiast Weekend: Trangkil 50 event on
‘Handyman’ locomotive transferred to Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20210 Photo: National Railway Museum Industrial 3ft narrow-gauge locomotive Handyman has joined the Statfold Narrow Gauge Museum Trust following a permanent transfer from the Science Museum Group. The locomotive travelled from the National Railway Museum in York to Statfold, ready for public display in time for the Enthusiast Weekend: Trangkil 50 event on
Government urged to avoid ‘stigma’ around public transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20210 Any relaxation of requirements for face coverings and social distancing in England from June 21 must apply to public transport to avoid it facing a “stigma”, an industry body has claimed. Tom Bartosak-Harlow, from the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), said “we need to see public transport moving at the same
Transport for London agrees third Government bailout worth £1.08bn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20210 Transport for London (TfL) has agreed a third Government bailout to keep services running amid the collapse in demand for travel during the pandemic. The Department for Transport said the latest package is worth £1.08 billion and runs until December 11. Also see London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who chairs TfL, said it
Rail Express magazine appoints new editor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20210 Britain’s best magazine for news and views from across the national railway network, Rail Express, sees Mark Simmons take up the position of editor. Also see Mark, already a well established railway journalist and author, is set to take Rail Express to a new level rooting out what is hot on
Porterbrook donates Class 43 HST power car to National Railway Museum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20210 Porterbrook has announced the donation of record-breaking HST power car 43102 to the National Railway Museum. In 1987 the power car broke the world speed record for a diesel-powered train, reaching 148.5mph between Northallerton and York. Decommissioned after 39 years’ frontline service it will find a new home at Locomotion
‘Terrier’ returning to Island for Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s 50th birthday celebrations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20210 A special visitor is returning to the Isle of Wight after an absence of 85 years. Steam locomotive ‘Knowle’, one of the A1X ‘Terrier’ class is visiting the Island to be part of the Railway’s 50th Anniversary Gala on 4-6 June. Also see The locomotive worked on the Isle of Wight between
RMT predicts ‘long summer’ of ScotRail strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20210 THE RMT has announced new strike dates for ScotRail ticket examiners, who have joined their conductor colleagues by walking out every Sunday in disputes over pay for rest day working. The new 24-hour strike dates for ticket examiners are every Sunday from 13 June to 18 July inclusive. General secretary Mick Lynch
Government announces £401m rail funding boost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20210 A £401 million government funding boost promises rail services in the North of England and the Midlands with new stations, faster journeys and more reliable services. The Department for Transport (DfT) said £317 million would be invested in the Transpennine Route Upgrade to improve “punctuality, reliability and connectivity” for passengers travelling
Rail reforms ‘will make train journeys cheaper and more punctual’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20210 Photo: GOV.UK Reforms to Britain’s railways will make train services cheaper and more punctual, MPs have heard. Flexible tickets, which will offer savings on certain routes for people who travel to work two or three times a week, will be at least “20% cheaper” than current monthly tickets, Transport Secretary Grant
Heritage Railway magazine strengthens editorial team Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20210 Heritage Railway magazine, the trackside companion for preservationists and all-round rail enthusiasts has a new deputy editor. Toby Jennings steps onto the footplate with over a decade of experience of news-focused writing and will be complementing the strengths and hard work of editor Robin Jones. Also see A newshound by nature, Toby
£6m refurbishment of Hither Green station completed providing more convenience to passengers post-lockdown Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20210 Photo: Network Rail A £6m refurbishment of one of London’s busiest suburban stations, Hither Green, has now been completed. The works included the refurbishment of the platforms, rewiring all the electrics in the station and replacing all the lighting, removing and replacing the old timber canopy on Platform 2 and 3
Coroner calls for warning signs after boy electrocuted on railway line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20210 A coroner has called for Network Rail to improve warning signs at a railway station after a 17-year-old boy was electrocuted on the live rail after he went on to the tracks oblivious of the dangers. Callum Evans, from Southampton, Hampshire, had spent the afternoon with three friends on the
Rail union leaders and politicians question railway reform plans, accusing the Government of “papering over the cracks” Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 Labour said the new reform plans raised more questions than answers while a campaign group accused ministers of “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”. Manuel Cortes, leader of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association, said: “The Conservatives have admitted that their Frankenstein privatisation experiment on our railways has failed and the franchising
UK Rail services to unify under state-owned body, Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps. Control of trains and track will be brought under a new public sector body named Great British Railways (GBR) as part of sweeping reforms, the Department for Transport has announced. Issue date: Thursday May 20, 2021. Photo: PA Media The creation of a
Eurostar secures £250m bailout after collapse in demand Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 Photo: Eurostar Eurostar has secured a £250 million rescue package after warning it was “fighting for its survival” due to the coronavirus crisis. The cross-Channel rail operator said it has reached a financing agreement with its shareholders and banks. Also see This includes French state rail company SNCF, which is the company’s majority
Premium economy service launched for rail travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20210 Three classes of travel are being offered on Britain’s domestic railway for the first time in decades. A premium economy option has been launched by Avanti West Coast (AWC), giving passengers on the West Coast Main Line wider seats, more leg room and a guaranteed table. Also see The Standard Premium service
National Railway Museum & Locomotion welcome first visitors of the year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20210 The National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon have reopened for the first time this year. Since tickets were released two weeks ago, 10,219 people have booked their free tickets to visit the National Railway Museum, with another 5,441 people booking to visit Locomotion in Shildon. Also see The railway museums
New editor for The Railway Magazine! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20210 It’s a case of continuity, history and evolution for Britain’s oldest trackside journal, The Railway Magazine, as it nears its 125th anniversary with a wealth of experience and a new-look team. The magazine, which began publication in 1897, continues its mission to report on the current railways scene as well
RAIB inquest into 2016 Croydon tram crash opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20210 Photo: RAIB An inquest into the Croydon tram derailment in 2016 -which caused the deaths of seven people – has opened. A further 51 people were injured when the derailment happened in south London on November 9, 2016. Also see The inquest was initially due to begin in October 2020, but was postponed
Rail disruption due to train cracks to last ‘for a number of weeks’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20210 Disruption to rail services due to cracks in trains is expected to continue for weeks. LNER tweeted a statement that the issue is “likely to be going on for a number of weeks”. Hitachi Class 800 trains were withdrawn from service on Saturday for safety checks after cracks were discovered in
More rail disruptions due to cracks found in Hitachi 800 trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20210 Photo: PA Media Great Western Railway (GWR) and LNER services are being disrupted for a third day due to cracks in some Hitachi 800 trains. GWR advised passengers with tickets for long-distance journeys on Monday “not to travel” as there is “no service or an extremely limited service” between London Paddington and
Full HRA Awards results: record entries; Dartmouth Steam Railway big winners Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20210 The Dartmouth Steam Railway were the big winners at the 2021 Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards – which were hosted virtually due to COVID-19. Closely beating Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Didcot Railway Centre, the Seaton Tramway and the Statfold Barn Railway, Dartmouth scooped the Outstanding Visitor Attraction for a
PREVIEW: May issue of The Railway Magazine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20210 Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine covers the show-stealing Legendary Lady at the Severn Valley Railway Gala, plus take a look at the FREE The World of Railwayana
RMT confirms East Midlands Railway strike dates Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20210 STRIKES of senior conductors have been called by the RMT on East Midlands Railway, in a dispute over pay and hours. Three 24-hour walkouts are set to be staged on Sundays 16, 23 and 30 May. The last of these would be over a bank holiday weekend. The union, which said there
Severn Valley Railway Class 50 Alliance wins HRA award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20210 Class 50 Alliance team. Photo: Ted Dunster Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) Class 50 Alliance have won the first ever diesel preservation award in the Heritage Railway Association’s 2021 scheme. Over three decades, the Class 50 Alliance has acquired five Class 50 diesel electric locos with a sixth on long-term loan. The
Avanti West Coast launch social media forum for disabled passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20210 Avanti West Coast has become the UK’s first train operator to launch a dedicated social media forum for disabled passengers. The Facebook group will “enable independent travel for all”, according to the firm, which runs services on the West Coast Main Line. Related articles Disabled passengers can apply to join by searching for
‘Eddystone’ returns to Swanage Railway after major overhaul Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20210 Photo: Andrew P.M. Wright. A classic 1940s express steam locomotive has returned to the Swanage Railway after an extensive three year £350,000 overhaul by its owners. After a period of tests, Swanage Railway hopes to have 1946 Southern Railway rebuilt West Country Class Bulleid Pacific No. 34028 ‘Eddystone’ hauling trains between
Reopening plans for Locomotion in Shildon announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20210 The first visitors to Locomotion in Shildon can now book their tickets online ahead of the museum’s reopening on Wednesday 19 May. Visitors will be able to see the original Locomotion No.1 on display in Shildon for the first time in more than 170 years – close to the site
Free tickets as National Railway Museum reveal reopening plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20210 Curatorial Team Assistant Martyn Halman prepares SECR D Class No. 737 ahead of reopening. Photos: Charlotte Graham Families and rail enthusiasts will soon be able to visit the National Railway Museum, as free tickets are released from today (April 26). The museum temporarily closed as part of the national lockdown on
Transport Secretary urged to electrify railways to meet carbon targets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20210 More railway lines must be electrified if the UK is to meet its targets to cut carbon emissions, according to the rail industry. Fifteen industry, business and campaign groups have written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps urging him to launch a “no regret” scheme of electrification work. Related articles The letter stated
National Railway Museum sets net zero target ahead of reopening Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20210 The National Railway Museum and the Science Museum Group have set targets to achieve Net Zero by 2033. The museum says it is committed to changing the way it works to achieve a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. Related articles Small but
Long-running dispute over guards on South Western Railway settled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20210 Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire Railway workers have accepted a deal to end a long-running dispute over guards on trains. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) on South Western Railway (SWR) voted to back an agreement, which draws to a close one of the longest-running industrial disputes in decades. Related
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Rail services ramped up as lockdown rules ease in England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20210 Industry body the Rail Delivery Group has said more than 1,000 daily weekday services have been added to timetables since mid-February. The increase means nearly 18,000 services will run today, when non-essential shops, pub beer gardens and outdoor visitor attractions are among premises allowed to reopen in England. A more significant
Railways Re-opening: Steam Railways you need to visit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20210 With restrictions easing and businesses opening, it’s the perfect time to start planning you’re next trip to one of the many steam railways in the UK. Whether you’re after a leisurely ride on a steam train or looking for a bit of culture at a museum, these rail companies
The best railway shows you need to watch on Prime Video! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20210 Fancy watching a new railway film or series? Amazon Prime Video have a fantastic selection of railway shows featuring historical stories from the halcyon days of steam to the world of model railway enthusiasts. Check out our favourite picks… 100 Years of British Trains 100 Years of British Trains compiles the
PREVIEW: April ISSUE OF THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20210 Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. Here what’s coming up in the April issue: The Railway Photos of Tom Williams Fraser Pithie meets up and reflects with his old school friend, Phil Williams, who has
Easter Special – The Railway Magazine March digital issue for 99p! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20210 The March digital issue of Britain’s best-selling rail title, The Railway Magazine, is on offer this Easter weekend for just 99p! The March issue of The Railway Magazine takes you behind the scenes with the Royal Train, plus HS2’s Crewe extension is given Royal Assent as protesters defy bailiffs. 80 years of
Poignant memoir tells of steam’s twilight years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20210 The humorous and often poignant experiences of a trainspotter-turned-booking clerk during steam’s twilight years are told in a new memoir by Barry Allen. Just the Ticket, out now from Silver Link Publishing, looks back on Barry’s career during the halcyon last days of the pre-Beeching era, when beautiful steam engines could
East Lancashire Railway reveals Flying Scotsman return Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20210 The East Lancashire Railway has revealed that Ex-LNER A3 No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be hauling trains this summer. The Flying Scotsman – the first locomotive to travel at 100mph – will be in operation between on August 29-30 and September 3-5 at the East Lancashire Railway. Tickets will go on
Severn Valley Railway’s 1940s weekend to return this summer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20210 The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced the return of its Step Back to the 1940s weekend this summer. The event, taking place on June 26/27 and July 3/4, will bring the 16-mile railway line into life with a wide a variety of interactive displays, including live events and a team