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Network Rail takes Level crossing safety very seriously. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/drivers-asked-to-plan-ahead-as-cambridgeshire-level-crossing-set-for-19-day-closure.html #cambridgeshire #christmas #LevelCrossing #meldreth #MeldrethRoad #NetworkRail #shepreth #signalling
Drivers asked to plan ahead as Cambridgeshire level crossing set for 19-day closure
Meldreth Road Level Crossing in Cambridgeshire is to receive a major upgrade this Christmas
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December 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Network Rail takes Level crossing safety very seriously. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/drivers-asked-to-plan-ahead-as-cambridgeshire-level-crossing-set-for-19-day-closure.html #cambridgeshire #christmas #LevelCrossing #meldreth #MeldrethRoad #NetworkRail #shepreth #signalling
Santa Specials begin at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/santa-specials-begin-at-the-llangollen-and-corwen-railway.html #christmas #llangollen #LlangollenRailway #MincePieSpecials #SantaSpecial
Santa Specials begin at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway
The first Santa Special departed the Llangollen and Corwen Railway yesterday morning, kicking off the Christmas excitement.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Santa Specials begin at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/santa-specials-begin-at-the-llangollen-and-corwen-railway.html #christmas #llangollen #LlangollenRailway #MincePieSpecials #SantaSpecial
The Office of Rail and Road has announced that they have given Avanti West Coast permission to run its early morning Manchester to London service with passengers. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/update-released-on-early-morning-manchester-to-london-train-service.html #AvantiWestCoast
Update released on early morning Manchester to London train service
The Office of Rail and Road has announced that they have given Avanti West Coast permission to run its early morning Manchester to London service with passengers.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Office of Rail and Road has announced that they have given Avanti West Coast permission to run its early morning Manchester to London service with passengers. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/update-released-on-early-morning-manchester-to-london-train-service.html #AvantiWestCoast
Passengers reminded to plan ahead of West Coast Main Line upgrades https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/passengers-reminded-to-plan-ahead-of-west-coast-main-line-upgrades.html #carlisle #HanslopeJunction #NationalRail #NetworkRail #penrith #PrestonLancs #signalling #WestCoastMainLine
Passengers reminded to plan ahead of West Coast Main Line upgrades
Between 24th December and 15th January, the West Coast Main Line will be upgraded, meaning that passengers are advised to check before they travel.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Passengers reminded to plan ahead of West Coast Main Line upgrades https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/passengers-reminded-to-plan-ahead-of-west-coast-main-line-upgrades.html #carlisle #HanslopeJunction #NationalRail #NetworkRail #penrith #PrestonLancs #signalling #WestCoastMainLine
The request to the Secretary of State is available online at gcrn.co.uk. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/nottinghamshire-railway-submits-request-to-operate-trains-outside-permitted-hours.html #DepartmentForTransport #GreatCentralRailwayNottingham #ruddington
Nottinghamshire railway submits request to operate trains outside permitted hours
Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Limited has submitted a request to the Secretary of State for Transport to vary its permitted operating hours.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The request to the Secretary of State is available online at gcrn.co.uk. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/nottinghamshire-railway-submits-request-to-operate-trains-outside-permitted-hours.html #DepartmentForTransport #GreatCentralRailwayNottingham #ruddington
Steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line to pass through Wiltshire this Wednesday https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/steam-locomotive-35028-clan-line-to-pass-through-wiltshire-this-wednesday.html #basingstoke #brentford #christmas #ClaphamJunction #dorset #london #LondonVictoria #salisbury #sherborne
Steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line to pass through Wiltshire this Wednesday
35028 Clan Line is to pass through Wiltshire this Wednesday (3rd December) as it hauls The Sherborne Christmas Carol. Departing London Victoria at 08:44, the locomotive will pass through Brentford (09:14), Staines (09:33), Woking (10:05), Winchfield (10:29), Basingstoke (10:47), Salisbury (11:36), Gillingham (Dorset) (12:44) and Sherborne at 13:14 before going…
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December 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line to pass through Wiltshire this Wednesday https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/steam-locomotive-35028-clan-line-to-pass-through-wiltshire-this-wednesday.html #basingstoke #brentford #christmas #ClaphamJunction #dorset #london #LondonVictoria #salisbury #sherborne
For the next 12 days, a unique giveaway will be announced on their social media and website. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/12-day-hornby-christmas-giveaway.html #christmas #competition #hornby
12 Day Hornby Christmas Giveaway
Hornby is kicking off December with 12 days of giveaways, which have started today (1st December).
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December 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
For the next 12 days, a unique giveaway will be announced on their social media and website. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/12-day-hornby-christmas-giveaway.html #christmas #competition #hornby
Historic A3 locomotive nameplate loaned to a Doncaster’s gallery https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/historic-a3-locomotive-nameplate-loaned-to-a-doncasters-gallery.html #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #HeritageFund #SirNigelGresleyLocomotiveTrust
Historic A3 locomotive nameplate loaned to a Doncaster’s gallery
A nameplate from A3 Pacific 2555 Centenary has been loaned by The Gresley Society to the Danum Gallery in Doncaster.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Historic A3 locomotive nameplate loaned to a Doncaster’s gallery https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/historic-a3-locomotive-nameplate-loaned-to-a-doncasters-gallery.html #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #HeritageFund #SirNigelGresleyLocomotiveTrust
Festive fun at the Talyllyn Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/festive-fun-at-the-talyllyn-railway.html #abergynolwyn #christmas #TalyllynRailway #tywyn
Festive fun at the Talyllyn Railway
This December is set to be filled with family-friendly festive events at the Talyllyn Railway.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Festive fun at the Talyllyn Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/festive-fun-at-the-talyllyn-railway.html #abergynolwyn #christmas #TalyllynRailway #tywyn
Police appeal launched as person dies at Lancashire railway station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/police-appeal-launched-as-person-dies-at-lancashire-railway-station.html #BritishTransportPolice #PrestonLancs
Police appeal launched as person dies at Lancashire railway station
Sadly, over the weekend, a man died at Preston station, and detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Police were called to Preston just after 1am on the 29th November, after a member of the public reported a casualty at the station to members of staff. Paramedics also attended,…
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December 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Police appeal launched as person dies at Lancashire railway station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/police-appeal-launched-as-person-dies-at-lancashire-railway-station.html #BritishTransportPolice #PrestonLancs
Earl David has already arrived at the railway, joining the home fleet of S102 ‘Cathryn’, Peckett 2000 and 750 ‘Waleswood’. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/earl-david-steam-locomotive-to-visit-derbyshire-railway-in-2026.html #derbyshire #matlock #PeakRail
Earl David steam locomotive to visit Derbyshire railway in 2026
Peak Rail has announced a new addition to their home fleet for the 2026 season.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Earl David has already arrived at the railway, joining the home fleet of S102 ‘Cathryn’, Peckett 2000 and 750 ‘Waleswood’. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/earl-david-steam-locomotive-to-visit-derbyshire-railway-in-2026.html #derbyshire #matlock #PeakRail
At first sight, the two units on the left are of two different classes, but they are both Class 126s with different front ends. #AmberleyPublishing #BookReviews #reviews #scotland
Book Review: Class 126 DMUs: The First Inter City Units in Scotland by Colin J. Howat
This book provides an account of Class 126 diesel multiple units in Scotland, from their introduction in 1956 until their withdrawal in 1983.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
At first sight, the two units on the left are of two different classes, but they are both Class 126s with different front ends. #AmberleyPublishing #BookReviews #reviews #scotland
Steam locomotive 71000 Duke of Gloucester to visit Somerset this Tuesday https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/steam-locomotive-71000-duke-of-gloucester-to-visit-somerset-this-tuesday.html #ActonMainLine #BathSpa #BrClass_8No_71000DukeOfGloucester #chippenham #DidcotParkway #hanwell
Steam locomotive 71000 Duke of Gloucester to visit Somerset this Tuesday
This Tuesday, 2nd December, 71000 Duke of Gloucester is to visit Bath with The Bath Christmas Market Express. The tour starts at Rugby with an LSL Diesel / Electric locomotive. The train will depart at 05:57 and will pass through Long Buckby (06:10), Northampton (06:25), Milton Keynes Central (06:47), Leighton…
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November 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Steam locomotive 71000 Duke of Gloucester to visit Somerset this Tuesday https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/steam-locomotive-71000-duke-of-gloucester-to-visit-somerset-this-tuesday.html #ActonMainLine #BathSpa #BrClass_8No_71000DukeOfGloucester #chippenham #DidcotParkway #hanwell
LNER colleagues create Azuma-themed planter for Lincolnshire station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/lner-colleagues-create-azuma-themed-planter-for-lincolnshire-station.html #grantham #lincolnshire #LnerAzuma #LondonNorthEasternRailway
LNER colleagues create Azuma-themed planter for Lincolnshire station
Two LNER colleagues working at Grantham station have used their skills at handiwork to create a new welcome for passengers.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
LNER colleagues create Azuma-themed planter for Lincolnshire station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/lner-colleagues-create-azuma-themed-planter-for-lincolnshire-station.html #grantham #lincolnshire #LnerAzuma #LondonNorthEasternRailway
This has been made possible by our £800m investment in brand-new trains for the Wales and Borders network.” https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/heart-of-wales-line-to-see-increased-services-from-mid-december.html #llandrindod #LlandrindodWells #shrewsbury #SugarLoaf #swansea
Heart of Wales line to see Increased Services from mid-December
The Mid Wales line is to see 5 trains a day each way from December 14th
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November 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This has been made possible by our £800m investment in brand-new trains for the Wales and Borders network.” https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/heart-of-wales-line-to-see-increased-services-from-mid-december.html #llandrindod #LlandrindodWells #shrewsbury #SugarLoaf #swansea
Polar Bear to star this Christmas at Severn Valley Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/polar-bear-to-star-this-christmas-at-severn-valley-railway.html #arley #bridgnorth #christmas #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway #shropshire #worcestershire
Polar Bear to star this Christmas at Severn Valley Railway
This year, the Severn Valley Railway has a new star for its Santa Steam Specials, which start running this weekend.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Polar Bear to star this Christmas at Severn Valley Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/polar-bear-to-star-this-christmas-at-severn-valley-railway.html #arley #bridgnorth #christmas #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway #shropshire #worcestershire
Avanti West Coast recognised for commitment to inclusive culture https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/avanti-west-coast-recognised-for-commitment-to-inclusive-culture.html #AvantiWestCoast #awards
Avanti West Coast recognised for commitment to inclusive culture
Train operating company Avanti West Coast is celebrating having received an Investors in Diversity Bronze Award.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Avanti West Coast recognised for commitment to inclusive culture https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/avanti-west-coast-recognised-for-commitment-to-inclusive-culture.html #AvantiWestCoast #awards
Model railway factory tours make ideal Christmas gifts https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/model-railway-factory-tours-make-ideal-christmas-gifts.html #BeerHeightsLightRailway #christmas #dcc #devon #pecorama
Model railway factory tours make ideal Christmas gifts
Model railway manufacturer PECO, has announced a range of ideal Christmas gifts for model railway enthusiasts.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Model railway factory tours make ideal Christmas gifts https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/model-railway-factory-tours-make-ideal-christmas-gifts.html #BeerHeightsLightRailway #christmas #dcc #devon #pecorama
Trains will run to Aberdeen this Boxing Day for the first time, rail operator, ScotRail, has announced. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/boxing-day-trains-to-run-to-aberdeen-for-first-time.html
Boxing Day trains to run to Aberdeen for first time
Trains will run to Aberdeen this Boxing Day for the first time, rail operator, ScotRail, has announced. Trains will run between Aberdeen and Edinburgh as well as Arbroath and Edinburgh. Complementing the Boxing Day timetable, which will operate in the Strathclyde area as well as Perth, Alloa, Dunblane, Dundee, Leven,…
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November 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Trains will run to Aberdeen this Boxing Day for the first time, rail operator, ScotRail, has announced. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/boxing-day-trains-to-run-to-aberdeen-for-first-time.html
WATCH: Avanti West Coast Pendolino heads to Birmingham on Train Sim World 6 https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/watch-avanti-west-coast-pendolino-heads-to-birmingham-on-train-sim-world-6.html #AvantiWestCoast #birmingham #BirminghamNewStreet #crewe #pendolino #stafford #TrainSimWorld_6 #video
WATCH: Avanti West Coast Pendolino heads to Birmingham on Train Sim World 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH7CVpZCM60 A new video has been released on our YouTube channel where we take an Avanti West Coast Pendolino for a drive between Crewe and Birmingham New Street. We have previously shown a stopping service on this new route, but its now time to show an express service. Before departure,…
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November 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
WATCH: Avanti West Coast Pendolino heads to Birmingham on Train Sim World 6 https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/watch-avanti-west-coast-pendolino-heads-to-birmingham-on-train-sim-world-6.html #AvantiWestCoast #birmingham #BirminghamNewStreet #crewe #pendolino #stafford #TrainSimWorld_6 #video
Peak Rail confirms dates for 2026 Rail and Road gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/peak-rail-confirms-dates-for-2026-rail-and-road-gala.html #derbyshire #PeakRail
Peak Rail confirms dates for 2026 Rail and Road gala
Peak Rail in Derbyshire has announced that its joint Rail and Road gala will take place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May next year.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Peak Rail confirms dates for 2026 Rail and Road gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/peak-rail-confirms-dates-for-2026-rail-and-road-gala.html #derbyshire #PeakRail
Fatality forces emergency closure of Nottinghamshire level crossing https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/fatality-forces-emergency-closure-of-nottinghamshire-level-crossing.html #BurtonJoyce #LevelCrossing #lincoln #midlands #NetworkRail #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Fatality forces emergency closure of Nottinghamshire level crossing
Following a fatality, an emergency order has been granted to close a footpath level crossing across a railway line in Nottinghamshire.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Fatality forces emergency closure of Nottinghamshire level crossing https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/fatality-forces-emergency-closure-of-nottinghamshire-level-crossing.html #BurtonJoyce #LevelCrossing #lincoln #midlands #NetworkRail #nottingham #nottinghamshire
00:05 Glasgow Central to Neilston. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/scotrail-adds-extra-friday-night-trains-to-its-pre-christmas-timetable.html #cathcart #christmas #dalmuir #EastKilbride #edinburgh #EdinburghWaverley #glasgow #GlasgowCentral #GlasgowCentralLowLevel #kilmarnock #lanark
ScotRail adds Extra Friday night trains to its pre-Christmas timetable
Extra Friday Night services to be added to ScotRail timetables in the run-up to Christmas
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November 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Festive disruption for Transpennine Route Upgrade works between Leeds and York https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/festive-disruption-for-transpennine-route-upgrade-works-between-leeds-and-york.html #christmas #ChurchFenton #ColtonJunction #disruption #signalling #TranspennineRouteUpgrade #york
Festive disruption for Transpennine Route Upgrade works between Leeds and York
Following its announcement last month, Network Rail has confirmed that it will carry out work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) between Leeds and York over the Christmas period and for the whole of January.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Festive disruption for Transpennine Route Upgrade works between Leeds and York https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/festive-disruption-for-transpennine-route-upgrade-works-between-leeds-and-york.html #christmas #ChurchFenton #ColtonJunction #disruption #signalling #TranspennineRouteUpgrade #york
This will help keep maintenance schedules running smoothly and increase train availability. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/lner-train-maintenance-teams-prepare-for-timetable-changes.html #aberdeen #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh #HitachiRail #LnerAzuma #london
LNER Train Maintenance Teams prepare for Timetable Changes
Staff at LNER Train Care Depots prepare for the ECML timetable changes
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November 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This will help keep maintenance schedules running smoothly and increase train availability. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/lner-train-maintenance-teams-prepare-for-timetable-changes.html #aberdeen #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh #HitachiRail #LnerAzuma #london