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    Author: Mark Wilson

    My interest in railways began when I was very young as it runs in the family. I volunteer in the loco department on the Bluebell Railway and at a privately owned miniature railway. I am also interested in model railways.
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    Dapol to release pitched roof Salt Vans this May
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    Mark Wilson 3 March, 2026
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    East Suffolk Line to Close for three successive Weekends in March

    East Suffolk Line to close over three weekends in March
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    Mark Wilson 26 February, 2026
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    Transport for London announces price rises

    TfL fares go up on Sunday, 1 March, while Bus, Tram, weekly and monthly cap fares remain frozen
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    Mark Wilson 26 February, 2026
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    Yorkshire railway station restoration approaches completion

    The clock tower at Scarborough station will be the last part of the station to be restored, thanks to a heritage grant
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    Mark Wilson 31 January, 2026
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    Southeastern Partners up with Enterprise to pilot a Club Car Scheme
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    Mark Wilson 31 January, 2026
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    ‘Chiltern Explorer’ trains enter service

    Chiltern's new MK5 'Chiltern Explorer' trains enter public service.
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    Mark Wilson 28 January, 2026
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    Class 37 locomotives to haul charity railtour to Staffordshire

    The BLS charity tour to Scotland will conclude with a trip to Uttoxeter
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    Mark Wilson 28 January, 2026
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    Nunthorpe Level Crossing set for renewal in February

    Upgrades to the Nunthorpe Level Crossing are due to take place in the last week of February
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    Mark Wilson 28 January, 2026
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    Severe Disruption at London Waterloo this Weekend

    Half of London Waterloo Station will close this weekend, as engineering works take place between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction
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    Mark Wilson 27 January, 2026
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    HS2 celebrates Railway 200 at newly built Colne Valley Viaduct // Credit: HS2 Ltd

    World Witnesses Largest Railway Celebrations in 2025

    Railway 200 celebrations were the biggest rail-themed celebrations across the globe
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    Mark Wilson 27 January, 2026
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