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    Author: Jon Aston

    I have been interested in all things railways, since being introduced by my uncle when I was about 6 years old. I am interested in steam, heritage diesel, model railways and narrow gauge. I am a member of both the Severn Valley Railway and Telford Steam Railway. I am the Charities Officers of the Western Locomotive Association and a committee member and active volunteer of The Friends of Wellington (Shropshire) Station.
    Patrick Verwer, CEO of GTR (left) with Christopher Casey, Chief Superintendent at the BTP (right)

    Partnership Agreement To Improve Safety on Thameslink is Signed

    Thameslink Railway and British Transport Police Enhance Safety Commitment with Renewed Agreement
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    Jon Aston 5 September, 2023
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    Rye Meads nature reserve sign

    Banners Encourages Rye Meads Nature Reserve Visitors to use Train

    A series of new banners have been designed to encourage visitors to Rye Meads Nature Reserve in Hertfordshire to travel by Train.
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    Jon Aston 12 August, 2023
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    Adopter, Sandy Burn, watering the green roof on the Westerfield station's insect hotel

    Westerfield Station Volunteer Group Buzzing after Winning Award

    Westerfield rail station volunteers efforts have turned barren land into a flourishing garden and earned them a prestigious national award.
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    Jon Aston 11 August, 2023
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    Southern service on the Arun Valley line

    Southern Consults on West Coastway Timetable Redesign

    Train operating company Southern has opened a consultation on redesigning the timetable for it's West Coastway services.
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    Jon Aston 10 August, 2023
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    Stowmarket Station

    Passengers Advised of Engineering Work at Stowmarket

    Engineering work to replace points, sleepers and track with take place at Stowmarket between Ipswich and Norwich in the autumn.
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    Jon Aston 9 August, 2023
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    Line drawing oo Kerr Stuart Wren locomotive 3114

    A Visit to the Vale Of Rheidol Railway and steam locomotive 3114

    The story of Kerr Stuart Wren 3114s restoration in the 1960s and the author's visit to see it again for the first time in 50 years.
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    Jon Aston 30 July, 2023
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    This image shows a new customer information screen

    Lancashire and Yorkshire railway stations benefit from new information screens

    Northern has installed new LED customer information signs at at key stations giving enhanced information and providing clearer signage.
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    Jon Aston 27 July, 2023
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    Wrexham General platform

    Railway line to be upgraded to boost reliability in Wrexham

    Network Rail and Transport for Wales have advised customers to check before travel as work at Wrexham will cause some disruption.
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    Jon Aston 26 July, 2023
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    John Rennie on the Ruislip Lido Railway

    Head behind the scenes at London narrow gauge railway

    Ruislip Lido Railway will be holding open days on September 16th and 17th, allowing people to have a behind-the-scenes look at the railway.
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    Jon Aston 25 July, 2023
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    A GWR service at Oxford station

    Oxfordshire station set for nine day track overhaul

    Passenger are reminded to check before they travel due to nine days of disruptions due to improvement work at Oxford Station.
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    Jon Aston 24 July, 2023
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