Europhoenix stables Class 37 at Manchester Piccadilly for Stockport blockade
Europhoenix have stabled Class 37 No. 37901 at Manchester Piccadilly for the Stockport blockade to provide support to Network Rail and other operating companies. A…
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Update on today’s locomotive movement
UPDATE 2: Paper work issues prevented the steam from leaving today. New timings will be announced soon. UPDATE: due to a change of plans, today’s…
Shuttle Services Announced for The Greatest Gathering
The Branch Line Society has announced that it will be offering special shuttle charter trains to The Greatest Gathering.
Class 99 locomotives will haul Britannic Explorer services from 2027
A new Belmond train, the Britannic Explorer, will be hauled by GB Railfreight, the leading UK transporter of goods.
DB Cargo ‘privileged’ to operate Royal Train for 30 years as withdrawal announced
DB Cargo UK has told RailAdvent that it has been a ‘privilege’ to operate the Royal Train for more than 30 years, as the Royal…
End of the line for the Royal Train as withdrawal announced
Update: You can read DB Cargo’s response to the news by clicking here. The Royal Family has announced that they plan to withdraw the Royal…
Hastings diesel-electric multiple unit to visit East Yorkshire in July
A Hastings diesel-electric multiple unit will make a rare appearance at Goole in East Yorkshire in July with a rail tour from Hastings in East Sussex.
Branch Line Society to run day out to Tytherington Quarry in July
The Branch Line Society has announced that it is to run a day out with the DCRail fleet on Saturday 12 July.
Class 37 and Caroline set to visit The Greatest Gathering
Loram Class 37 No. 37418 will be appearing at The Greatest Gathering. Alongside the Class 37 will be Caroline and both appear subject to operational…
Another Deltic locomotive is off to The Greatest Gathering!
The list for The Greatest Gathering has expanded with the latest addition being Class 55 No. D9000! D9000 will be on display alongside the other…