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The Talyllyn Railway has confirmed that overnight running will feature in its bumper anniversary gala next year. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/overnight-running-to-feature-at-bumper-talyllyn-railway-anniversary-gala.html #TalyllynRailway #tywyn

Rail industry raises over £130,000 for Railway Children charity Three major fundraising events involving rail industry staff have raised more than £130,000 for the charity Railway Children.

The three fundraising initiatives are now regular annual events in the railway industry’s calendar. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/rail-industry-raises-over-130000-for-railway-children-charity.html #CentralLine #charity #darlington #EalingBroadway #epping #hertfordshire

Ghost and Scream Trains Return To Severn Valley Railway This Halloween, the Severn Valley Railway is bringing back its Ghost and Scream Train.

This Halloween, the Severn Valley Railway is bringing back its Ghost and Scream Train. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/ghost-and-scream-trains-return-to-severn-valley-railway.html #arley #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway

Locomotion No.1 to visit North Yorkshire Moors Railway Locomotion No.1 will be visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) during October and November.

Locomotion No.1 will be visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) during October and November. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/locomotion-no-1-to-visit-north-yorkshire-moors-railway.html #darlington #locomotion #NorthYorkshire #NorthYorkshireMoorsRailway #pickering

Huge Success for Great Central Railway Gala From the 2nd to the 5th of October, Great Central Railway held its Autumn Steam Gala.

Huge Success for Great Central Railway Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/huge-success-for-great-central-railway-gala.html #BrStanierMogulNo_13268 #GreatCentralRailway #LmsJubileeNo_45596Bahamas #LnwrCoalTankNo_1054

65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway Over the weekend, the Severn Valley Railway held its Autumn Diesel Bash, which celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Class 37.

65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/65-years-of-class-37s-successfully-celebrated-at-severn-valley-railway.html #class_37 #RailOperationsGroup #SevernValleyRailway #WestCoastRailways

Network Rail Upgrades to Disrupt West Coast Main Line As part of a £196 million investment by Network Rail, they will be making upgrades to the West Coast Main Line during Christmas and the New Year.

Network Rail Upgrades to Disrupt West Coast Main Line https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/network-rail-upgrades-to-disrupt-west-coast-main-line.html #carlisle #christmas #clifton #NationalRail #NetworkRail #northamptonshire #penrith #preston #signalling #WestCoastMainLine

Trespasser Jailed Following Incident at Clapham Junction Following a trespassing incident near Clapham Junction station last month, a man has been jailed.

“We hope this sentence sends a message that trespassing on the railway will not be tolerated. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/trespasser-jailed-following-incident-at-clapham-junction.html #BritishTransportPolice #ClaphamJunction #disruption #NetworkRail #SouthWesternRailway

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Aquires Cement Bubble wagon The Downpatrick & County Down Railway welcomed another new vehicle to the railway last week.

Downpatrick & County Down Railway Aquires Cement Bubble wagon https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/downpatrick-county-down-railway-aquires-cement-bubble.html #downpatrick #DownpatrickAndCountyDownRailway #ireland

A vintage steam locomotive with the headboard 'The Royal Wessex' travels through a scenic countryside on a sunny day. The train is painted in a classic dark green livery with red and black detailing, pulling a line of matching passenger carriages. Steam gently rises from the engine as it moves along a single railway track bordered by grass and trees, with a partly cloudy blue sky overhead. The setting appears to be in autumn, with some trees showing signs of changing leaves.

🚂 Sunday Lunch Fine Dining Aboard The Royal Wessex

We're delighted to welcome guests for an exquisite dining experience at The Watercress Line on the 2nd of November.

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Translink facing annual operating loss of up to £30m, MLAs told -“Therefore, Translink, while continuing to deliver those services, made an operating loss of around £16 million last year.” Translink’s... Northern Ireland's public transport operator is facing an operating loss of up to £30 million in the current financial year, MLAs have been told.

Translink facing annual operating loss of up to £30m, MLAs told

UK railway news round-up UK railway news round-up https://bit.ly/4f7mH0j

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Very Light Rail centre saved as council steps in to buy business Firm that owns Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre has been sold to Dudley Council after entering administration.

Very Light Rail Centre saved as council steps in to buy business

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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the KWVR? Join us for a fascinating workshop and shed tour this Saturday to explore the inner workings of our heritage railway.

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Two Young Boys Caught Trespasssing in Plymouth Two Young Boys Caught Trespasssing in Plymouth A trespassing incident occurred near Plymouth around 5:30 pm on the 6th of July.

British Transport Police are now appealing for information so that they can warn them and their parents of the dangers. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/image-released-following-trespass-incident-plymouth.html #BritishTransportPolice #plymouth

Inside East Midlands Railway’s first refurbished Class 158 + Greatest Gathering News! East Midlands Railway invited RailAdvent to Nottingham today (24th July) to see inside the first newly refurbished Class 158 train. The Class 158 fleet is undergoing a £5.2 million project which will see its interiors refreshed. It was also confirmed by Will Rogers, MD of East Midlands Railway, that 158847…

The first refurbished train is Class 158 158847 and the train was joined by members of staff from East Midlands Railway and Angel Trains. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/inside-east-midlands-railways-first-refurbished-class-158-greatest-gathering-news.html #AngelTrains #class_158

Flyer or poster for a railway 200 event in Sheerness on the 28th September. Includes talks about local railway history and a bus tour of key sites in the afternoon. see the Kent community rail partnership website for more details.

On the weekend of the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train, Kent Community Rail Partnership are offering a history and heritage day on the 28th September in Sheerness. See their website (detailed in picture below) to find out more.
@communityrail.bsky.social @sheernesstg.bsky.social

Light green graphic courtesy of the Samaritans. Text reads: "No matter what time it is, what you're going through, where you are in the UK or Ireland - a Samaritan will face it with you."

Today’s date is 24/7 and we're shining a light on the incredible work of Samaritans.

Whether it's day or night, Samaritans is there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen - no judgement, no pressure 💚 #TalkToUs #SamaritansAwarenessDay www.samaritans.org/

EMR unveils refurbished ‘158’ The first of 26 East Midlands Railway Class 158s to be refurbished is unveiled at Nottingham.

First refurbished East Midlands Railway Class 158 unveiled at Nottingham.

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Are you and your teddy coming to the Teddy Bear's Picnic?🥪

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Scenic Rail Britain - Go greener with adventures by train Taking the train is one of the greenest ways to travel. It enables you to uncover Britain's hidden gems, head off the beaten track, marvel at spectacular views, discover our country's diverse history ...

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Are you considering volunteering at The Watercress Line? Come along to the Volunteer Welcome Day on the 20th of July to learn more and see what it's all about.

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World rail freight news round-up https://bit.ly/44M8npl

Forget Me Not Train 2025 - Esk Valley Raliway The next Forget-Me-Not train will run on Wednesday 16th July Click on this Forget Me Not Link to watch our train on BBC’s Morning Live programme or BBC Forget-Me-Not to see the BBC News report. To wat...

The next Esk Valley Railway FORGET-ME-NOT DEMENTIA TRAIN departs from Whitby Station at 12.00 Wednesday 16th July, followed by further trains on 17th September and 19th November plus a Christmas Special on 17th December! See website for further details: www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk/forget-me-no...

Rail industry bodies respond to pause in Midland Main Line electrification Rail industry bodies have written to Rail Minister Lord Hendy urging the decision to pause electrification of the Midland Main Line be reconsidered.

We risk losing further highly skilled individuals and jobs from the sector, which will ultimately add to costs for future electrification projects. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/rail-industry-bodies-respond-to-pause-in-midland-main-line-electrification.html #MidlandMainline #RailForum

Severn Valley Railway shareholders vote in favour of ‘radical’ organisation restructure The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that shareholders of the SVR (Holdings) Plc have voted in favour of the plans to convert into a Charitable Community Benefit Society. The vote took place in Bewdley as part of SVR’s owning and operating company’s AGM. The vote needed at least 75% to…

The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that shareholders of the SVR (Holdings) Plc have voted in favour of the plans to convert into a Charitable Community Benefit Society.

Flying Scotsman Returns to the West Somerset Railway From Monday, 28th June, the West Somerset Railway will see its first trains hauled by a special, world-famous locomotive.

Flying Scotsman Returns to the West Somerset Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/flying-scotsman-returns-to-the-west-somerset-railway.html #BishopsLydeard #minehead #NationalRailwayMuseum #No_60103FlyingScotsman #RailAdvent #somerset #WestSomersetRailway

GB Railfreight stsrts operating trains to North Yorkshire quarry Since 1965, there has been no rail movement in and out of Horton Quarry in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, until now.

Since 1965, there has been no rail movement in and out of Horton Quarry in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, until now. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/gb-railfreight-stsrts-operating-trains-to-north-yorkshire-quarry.html #GbRailfreight #NorthYorkshire #yorkshire

The July issue of Modern Railways is out NOW! We reveal Wales' big ambitions, the REAL reasons the Class 810s are delayed, and ask how many test tracks the UK really needs. All this and more, online at www.modernrailways.com/ and at all good newsagents!