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    Author: Emma Holden

    I have been around trains at heritage railways all my life. In particular, the narrow gauge trains in Wales, and spent many Duncan days at the Talyllyn Railway when I was younger. I have been an author for RailAdvent since 2019
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    London man jailed after beating a man unconscious with a plank of wood

    In December 2022, a man was attacked with a plank of wood until he was rendered unconscious and robbed.
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    Emma Holden 25 March, 2026
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    Tenby old bridge removal- March 2026

    Accessibility upgrades at Welsh station see bridge removal

    The £8.3 million upgrades at Tenby station are progressing, with passengers soon to benefit from step-free access.
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    Emma Holden 25 March, 2026
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    London Marylebone

    Chiltern Track Renewals to Affect London Services This Weekend

    This weekend, upgrades will be underway on a section of the Chiltern Main Line, resulting in a closure between London Marylebone station and Gerrards…
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    Emma Holden 23 March, 2026
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    Secondary school students commuting to school. // Credit: Northern

    Northern offer savings via education season tickets

    Northern is once again encouraging parents to secure savings ahead of the next school year.
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    Emma Holden 23 March, 2026
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    TfL marks 20 years of ‘Baby on Board’ badges with new ‘Babies on Board’

    Transport for London launches new baby badge

    Tens of thousands of Transport for London customers have been supported since the operator launched their 'Baby on Board' badge.
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    Emma Holden 23 March, 2026
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    6989 ‘Wightwick Hall’ at the Epping Ongar Railway

    Hogwarts Locomotive Arrives in Essex Ahead of Gala

    6989 Wightwick Hall has arrived at the Epping Ongar Railway ahead of their Spring Steam Gala in April.
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    Emma Holden 23 March, 2026
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    Class 377 train at Rochester.//Credit: Southeastern

    Southeastern season ticket usage increases in Kent

    Following the freeze on rail fares until 2027, more people have been taking advantage of travelling by Southeastern services with season tickets.
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    Emma Holden 20 March, 2026
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    Renewal works at Croft Loop near Darlington

    Two weekends of work remain on East Coast Main Line project

    An extensive programme of improvements to the East Coast Main Line has reached a midpoint, and passengers have been thanked for their patience during …
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    Emma Holden 20 March, 2026
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    Kettering Furnace No. 3 is shown side on. It is in a red livery and is a 0-4-0 Saddle Tank.

    Fundraising appeal launched to restore Kettering Furnaces No. 3

    The Waterford Suir Valley Railway (WSVR) has been working to progress the restoration of Kettering Furnaces No. 3.
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    Emma Holden 20 March, 2026
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    EMR Regional class 170 DMU at Nottingham Station - East Midlands Railway

    Nottinghamshire services to increase from May

    During May, East Midlands Railway will be improving its timetable, with a number of changes being introduced.
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    Emma Holden 20 March, 2026
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