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12 Days Remain for Applications toTranspennine Route Upgrade Community Fund

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 15h

12 Days Remain for Applications toTranspennine Route Upgrade Community Fund https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/applications-for-transpennine-route-upgrade-community-fund-only-have-12-days-left.html #TranspennineRouteUpgrade

Only 12 days remain until applications close for this year’s Transpennine Route Upgrade Community Fund.

Polar Express Experience at the Wensleydale Railway

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 18h

Polar Express Experience at the Wensleydale Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/polar-express-experience-at-the-wensleydale-railway.html #christmas #LeemingBar #PolarExpress #SpaValleyRailway #WensleydaleRailway

The Polar Express is heading to the Wensleydale Railway for the 6th year running.

Ten days disruption for services between Guildford and Havant

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 19h

Ten days disruption for services between Guildford and Havant https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/ten-days-disruption-for-services-between-guildford-and-havant.html #disruption #farncombe #FarncombeEast #guildford #havant #liss #NetworkRail #petersfield #portsmouth #PortsmouthDirect

Train services between Guildford and Havant will be suspended for ten days during the next month.

Improvement work in Dorset to affect services in November

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 20h

Improvement work in Dorset to affect services in November https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/improvement-work-in-dorset-to-affect-services-in-november.html #bournemouth #disruption #dorchester #DorchesterSouth #dorset #hamworthy #NetworkRail #poole #wool

Next month, Network Rail will be undertaking some work in Dorset to improve the Poole to Dorchester line.

First of Chiltern Railways New Mark 5A Trains Unveiled

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 21h

First of Chiltern Railways New Mark 5A Trains Unveiled https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/first-of-chiltern-railways-new-mark-5a-trains-unveiled.html #birmingham #ChilternRailways #london #LondonMarylebone #NetworkRail #WestMidlands #WiFi

Yesterday (14th October), Chiltern Railways showcased their Mark 5A trains.

Network Rail and Transport for Wales work to keep services running

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 22h

Network Rail and Transport for Wales work to keep services running https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/network-rail-and-transport-for-wales-work-to-keep-services-running.html #conwy #ConwyValleyLine #holyhead #NetworkRail #TransportForWales #wales

The change in seasons poses some challenges to the railway network, with weather conditions often impacting services and infrastructure.

Community drop in events adressing the Conwy Valley line timetable

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 1d

Transport for Wales is inviting its passengers to have a say in the proposed changes. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/community-drop-in-events-adressing-the-conwy-valley-line-timetable.html #ConwyValleyLine #TransportForWales #wales

Changes are planned for the Conwy Valley line timetable in December 2026.

Tripadvisor award for the second year for Kent & East Sussex Railway

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 1d

The past 12 months of authentic reviews won them the award. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/tripadvisor-award-for-the-second-year-for-kent-east-sussex-railway.html #awards #EastSussex #kent #KentAndEastSussexRailway #sussex

For the second year in a row, the Kent and East Sussex Railway has won TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Award.

Additional dates for the Polar Express at the Spa Valley Railway

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 1d

Spa Valley Railway is currently the only location offering these post-Christmas tickets, so don’t miss out and book here. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/additional-dates-for-the-polar-express-at-the-spa-valley-railway.html #christmas #PolarExpress #SpaValleyRailway

Bookings for the Polar Express trains at the Spa Valley Railway have been flying off the shelves.

Three industrial steam locomotives at West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Weekend

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 1d

Three industrial steam locomotives at West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Weekend #BishopsLydeard #BlueAnchor #CaledoniaWorks #Gwr_0_6_0No_813 #Gwr_813PreservationFund #minehead

This weekend’s Autumn Steam Weekend at the West Somerset Railway will feature three locomotives that spent much of their lives in industrial service.

East Midlands train services affected this November

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 1d

East Midlands train services affected this November https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/east-midlands-train-services-affected-this-november.html #ancaster #disruption #EastMidlandsRailway #grantham #LevelCrossing #midlands #NetworkRail #nottingham #nottinghamshire #skegness

Journeys will be affected between the East Midlands and Skegness, while engineering takes place over one weekend in November.

Steam locomotive 92134 set for Great Central Winter Gala

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 1d

Steam locomotive 92134 set for Great Central Winter Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/steam-locomotive-92134-set-for-great-central-winter-gala.html #Br_9FNo_92134 #GreatCentralRailway #leicestershire

Following its successful Autumn Diesel and Steam Galas, the Great Central Railway has announced the first guest locomotive for its Winter Steam Gala in January.

DB to provide Quality Assurance for Transport for London’s new trains

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 1d

Siemens will build the majority of the trains in Yorkshire. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/db-to-provide-quality-assurance-for-transport-for-londons-new-trains.html #DbEsg #DeutscheBahn #london #LondonUnderground #PiccadillyLine #TransportForLondon #yorkshire

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed two subsidiaries of German state railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB) to provide Quality Assurance for London Underground’s new Piccadilly line trains.

Service disruptions in Scotland this Christmas

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 2d

Service disruptions in Scotland this Christmas https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/service-disruptions-in-scotland-this-christmas.html #bowling #carlisle #christmas #crianlarich #cumbernauld #dalmuir #glasgow #GlasgowQueenStreet #helensburgh #HelensburghCentral

Ahead of the festive period, passengers across Scotland are being advised to plan ahead while engineering work is taking place.

Ghost Trains return to the East Lancashire Railway

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 2d

“I’m thrilled to announce the return of our Halloween Ghost Trains! https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/ghost-trains-return-to-the-east-lancashire-railway.html #EastLancashireRailway #lancashire

This Halloween, the East Lancashire Railway is bringing back its well-loved Ghost Trains.

Search underway to find recording of Sir Nigel Greley’s voice

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 2d

Search underway to find recording of Sir Nigel Greley’s voice https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/search-underway-to-find-recording-of-sir-nigel-greleys-voice.html #LnerP2No_2001CockOTheNorth #No_4468Mallard #No_60103FlyingScotsman #SirNigelGresleyLocomotiveTrust

A nationwide appeal has been launched to find a recording of the voice of the renowned locomotive designer, Sir Nigel Gresley.

Liverpool Community Garden Gets Transformed

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 2d

Liverpool Community Garden Gets Transformed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/liverpools-forgotten-railway-land-blossoms-into-a-thriving-community-garden.html #liverpool #NetworkRail

Local people have been working on an overgrown patch of railway land in Liverpool to give it a new lease of life.

Talyllyn Railway station among final 20 in World Cup of Stations

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 2d

Talyllyn Railway station among final 20 in World Cup of Stations https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/talyllyn-railway-station-among-final-20-in-world-cup-of-stations.html #abergynolwyn #ashington #bristol #BristolTempleMeads #cambridge #chesterfield #competition #exeter #ExeterStDavids

The World Cup of Stations 2025 is entering its final stage, with 20 stations left in the running for Most Life-Changing Station.

Check before you travel in place next week for Stansted Express services

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 2d

Check before you travel in place next week for Stansted Express services https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/check-before-you-travel-in-place-next-week-for-stansted-express-services.html #cambridge #GreatNorthern #GreaterAnglia #london #LondonLiverpoolStreet #NetworkRail #StanstedAirport

Ahead of engineering work next week, on the 19th of October, Greater Anglia are advising passengers to check before they make journeys to/from Stansted Airport.

ScotRail to undertake improvement work on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 2d

“We’re grateful to customers for their patience and understanding when these vital improvements take place and look forward to welcoming them back on the line when the work is complete.” https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/scotrail-to-undertake-improvement-work-on-the-kyle-of-lochalsh-line.html

Next week, major upgrades will be taking place on 4.5 miles of track between Achnashellach and Strathcarron.

High Speed Train finds new East Lancashire home thanks to new deal

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 2d

High Speed Train finds new East Lancashire home thanks to new deal https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/high-speed-train-finds-new-east-lancashire-home-thanks-to-new-deal.html #EastLancashireRailway #lancashire #The_125Group

The 125 Group has announced that they have signed a deal with the East Lancashire Railway that will see a HST join the railway’s home fleet. The HST vehicles will be based at the East Lancashire Railway and will make their debut at the line’s DMU Gala on the 8th…

Stadler secures first order for trains for FInland

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 2d

Stadler secures first order for trains for FInland https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/stadler-secures-first-order-for-trains-for-finland.html #finland #stadler #tram

Stadler has secured an order from Finland for 63 Tango Nordic trams for the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, with an option for up to 120 additional vehicles.

Greater Anglia Dispatches Birds of Prey at 3 Stations

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 3d

The birds are accompanied by a professional falconer from NBC Environment who shares a strong bond and encourages any pigeons to relocate. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/greater-anglia-dispatches-birds-of-prey-at-3-stations.html #cambridge #EastYorkshire #environment

At three of its stations, Greater Anglia has enlisted the help of Harris Hawks and Gyrfalcon.

RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · 4d

The Isle of Man Railways have chosen six names for new bay filly foal, and the public now has their chance to vote for their favourite. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/voting-open-to-name-horse-for-douglas-bay-horse-tramway.html #DouglasBayHorseTramway #IsleOfMan