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    Tag: Royal British Legion

    Dapol presents £11,000 cheque to Royal British Legion

    The Royal British Legion recently received a cheque from Dapol arising from donations by railway modellers from the sale of wartime-liveried wagons.
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    Roger Smith 18 November, 2025
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    Denis and Barbara with their fundraising grand total

    Over £25,000 raised by the Poppy Express

    A new fundraising record has been set for the 'Poppy Express'.
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    Emma Holden 12 November, 2025
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    Poppy Train at Glasgow

    Avanti West Coast unveils Poppy Train ahead of Remembrance Day

    Ahead of Remembrance Day, Avanti West Coast has partnered up with Poppyscotland and the Royal British Legion to create and transport a wreath to Londo…
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    Emma Holden 7 November, 2025
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    Poppy Selling 2024

    Govia Thameslink Railway Veterans will be at stations for Poppy Appeal

    This week, ex-service women and men are out across stations along the Thameslink, Southern, and Gatwick Express networks.
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    Emma Holden 6 November, 2025
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    Westminster Roundel adorned with poppies - Transport for London

    Jo Brand records Transport for London announcements as part of London Poppy Day

    Special Guest Announcer marks London Poppy Day
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    Mark Wilson 31 October, 2025
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    Captain Myles, British Army, Katie Myles & Son, Volunteer Collectors at London Poppy Day on 31 October 2024

    Free travel for military personnel and veterans for Remembrance Day

    Ahead of this year's Remembrance Day, the rail industry is providing free travel for military personnel and veterans so they can attend the commemorat…
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    Emma Holden 10 October, 2025
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    Wolverhampton war memorial unveiling

    Restored World War One memorial plaque at Wolverhampton railway station

    West Midlands Railway (WMR) has restored a World War One memorial at Wolverhampton.
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    Victoria Thompson 5 May, 2025
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    Poppy livery

    Poppy livery unveiled for Greater Anglia train

    Ahead of remembrance day, Greater Anglia has unveiled a special livery that is dedicated to the fallen veterans in armed conflicts. Poppies are currently on…

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    Victoria Thompson 7 November, 2024
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    Poppy appeal Remembrance Day

    Free train travel to Remembrance Services for serving military personnel and veterans

    Military personnel and veterans who wish to travel by train to attend this year's Remembrance Services can take advantage of a free travel offer.
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    Roger Smith 20 October, 2024
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    Captain of RNAS Culdrose, Captain Stuart Irwin RN, Cornwall MP Derek Thomas, The Mayors of Penzance and Helston and representatives from the NHS and Great Western Railway with their poppies, ready to be sent to the Citadel in Plymouth.

    Royal Navy helicopter helps Great Western Railway deliver wreaths to Paddington

    This year, Great Western Railways Remembrance celebrations also marks 70 years since tthe Korean War in which many West Country men served.
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    Roger Smith 10 November, 2023
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