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19th November, 2025
NBA No. 94540 being delivered
Two vehicles have been donated to the Plym Valley Railway, having lived at Tavistock Junction Yard.
Yesterday afternoon, the two wagons, NBA No. 94540, once part of the Royal Mail Travelling Post Office set, and ZUA No. DB993840 were transported by road to the heritage railway.
Shark and ex-TPO vehicle donated to Plym Valley Railway
NBA No. 94540 being delivered
Two vehicles have been donated to the Plym Valley Railway, having lived at Tavistock Junction Yard.
Yesterday afternoon, the two wagons, NBA No. 94540, once part of the Royal Mail Travelling Post Office set, and ZUA No. DB993840 were transported by road to the heritage railway.
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ZUA No.DB993840 being delivered
The railway has expressed its thanks to the conjoined efforts of Morgan Sindall, Railway Support Services, Network Rail & DB Cargo, which have seen the recovery and preservation of both vehicles.
The railway will be sharing the plans for them soon.
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Network Rail carrying out improvements at Purley
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19th November, 2025
Flonrover in action
To help combat delays caused by leaf fall, Network Rail is deploying the Aquarius road-rail Land Rover.
Due to the heightened vegetation on the tracks, services are prone to delays due to the ice equivalent effect that leaves have on the rails.
The lack of friction on the tracks causes trains to run in and out of stations and signal points much more slowly, and faults are often missed by detection equipment.
To combat this, they already have 67 railhead treatment trains, which are used to increase track friction; however, there are limitations to these trains.
The ‘Flon Rover’ can cover 20 miles of track in one night, breaking down detritus with a solution called Interflon OTR.
Over the season, it will visit places across Yorkshire and the North East, such as Goole, Howden, and Saltmarshe.
“We’ve integrated the ‘Flon Rover’ into our seasonal maintenance routine and have been making as much use of it as possible. It’s made a real difference in reducing the number of failures relating to leaves causing problems on the line.
“It’s part of a huge team effort at this time of year, from inspection and treatment out here on the railway to performance analysis and weather forecasting. Every role contributes to keeping passengers safe and services running smoothly.”
Rhiannon Jones, signalling maintenance engineer for Network Rail
The ‘Flon Rover’ sent out to help combat slippery rails
Flonrover in action
To help combat delays caused by leaf fall, Network Rail is deploying the Aquarius road-rail Land Rover.
Due to the heightened vegetation on the tracks, services are prone to delays due to the ice equivalent effect that leaves have on the rails.
The lack of friction on the tracks causes trains to run in and out of stations and signal points much more slowly, and faults are often missed by detection equipment.
To combat this, they already have 67 railhead treatment trains, which are used to increase track friction; however, there are limitations to these trains.
The ‘Flon Rover’ can cover 20 miles of track in one night, breaking down detritus with a solution called Interflon OTR.
Over the season, it will visit places across Yorkshire and the North East, such as Goole, Howden, and Saltmarshe.
“We’ve integrated the ‘Flon Rover’ into our seasonal maintenance routine and have been making as much use of it as possible. It’s made a real difference in reducing the number of failures relating to leaves causing problems on the line.
“It’s part of a huge team effort at this time of year, from inspection and treatment out here on the railway to performance analysis and weather forecasting. Every role contributes to keeping passengers safe and services running smoothly.”
Rhiannon Jones, signalling maintenance engineer for Network Rail
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An ÖBB Rail Cargo Group freight train
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20th November, 2025
150th Anniversary Sir Nigel Gresley Celebrations
The Gresley Society Trust has announced that it is to receive a “significant” grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to help fund its year of celebrations to mark next year’s 150th anniversary of Sir Nigel Gresley’s birth.
The Doncaster-based Trust will use the grant to pay for and deliver a programme of celebratory events, which will have the strapline “A Legacy of Innovation, Speed and Elegance”.
The Trust will organise the celebrations in partnership with Doncaster City Council and other railway heritage organisations.
It describes Gresley as a “visionary” railway engineer, and points out that his designs include the well-known steam locomotives Flying Scotsman, Cock o’ the North and Mallard.
Gresley 150th anniversary celebrations to receive National Lottery Heritage Fund grant
150th Anniversary Sir Nigel Gresley Celebrations
The Gresley Society Trust has announced that it is to receive a “significant” grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to help fund its year of celebrations to mark next year’s 150th anniversary of Sir Nigel Gresley’s birth.
The Doncaster-based Trust will use the grant to pay for and deliver a programme of celebratory events, which will have the strapline “A Legacy of Innovation, Speed and Elegance”.
The Trust will organise the celebrations in partnership with Doncaster City Council and other railway heritage organisations.
It describes Gresley as a “visionary” railway engineer, and points out that his designs include the well-known steam locomotives Flying Scotsman, Cock o’ the North and Mallard.
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A4 Pacific Mallard and its designer, Sir Nigel Gresley
Elements of the programme of celebrations which will benefit from the grant funding include:
- digitising the Trust’s extensive archive, to enable better access for the public
- production of a short film telling the story of Gresley’s life and achievements
- a new permanent exhibition at Doncaster’s Danum Gallery.
On Saturday 20 June 2026 (the day after the exact anniversary of Gresley’s birth in Edinburgh), the Trust will host what it calls the “centrepiece” of its celebrations.
The Symposium and Gala Dinner will take place at the Mansion House in Doncaster.
The symposium will take place during the day and will feature presentations about Gresley’s career.
These will cover aspects including Gresley’s early days with the Great Northern Railway (where he worked from 1905) and his influence on the modern railway.
The symposium will be followed by an evening gala dinner with a 1930s theme.
The event will be designed to evoke the glamour of LNER’s express trains, and will feature menus inspired by ‘The Flying Scotsman’, ‘The Silver Jubilee’, and ‘The Coronation’.
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Sir Nigel Gresley
Other highlights of the year’s programme of events include:
- Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February: a Gresley theme to the Festival of British Railway Modelling at Doncaster Racecourse
- Saturday 11 April 2026: special Thanksgiving Service and Talk at St. Peter’s Church, Netherseal, Derbyshire, which will be held close to the 85th anniversary of Gresley’s death and burial at St. Peter’s Church on 9 April 1941
- a commemorative logo for use by partner organisations.
It also looks after the Gresley Buffet Lounge Car No. 1852, which is the sole surviving vehicle from the 1938 Flying Scotsman train.
The Trust plans to apply for a further Heritage Fund grant to help maintain these important vehicles.
“The Heritage Fund’s generous support is a tremendous endorsement of Sir Nigel Gresley’s enduring legacy. His pioneering work revolutionised rail travel with innovation, speed and elegance, and this grant ensures our celebrations will inspire new generations. We are profoundly grateful and look forward to sharing his story through accessible, engaging initiatives.”
Philip Benham, Chair of The Gresley Society Trust
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20th November, 2025
Inspiration crosses Royal Border Bridge
The Railway 200 train, Inspiration, has been travelling across the country for its year-long tour.
The 2025 tour only has a few stops left; however, the first dates of 2026 have been announced.
There are now 16 new dates set for the tour, which were announced today.
Inspiration has been given some amazing reviews, being described as ‘brilliant’ and ‘fascinating’, and now, with the new date and the virtual tour, everyone can experience it.
The new dates and locations include:
“Inspiration is a fun, free and fascinating way to learn about the past, present and future of rail. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a rail enthusiast or simply curious about a British innovation that changed the world.
“Inspiration is heading to so many fantastic places in 2026 – we can’t wait to welcome you aboard.”
Emma Roberts, Programme Manager for Railway 200
First 2026 dates announced for Inspiration tour
Inspiration crosses Royal Border Bridge
The Railway 200 train, Inspiration, has been travelling across the country for its year-long tour.
The 2025 tour only has a few stops left; however, the first dates of 2026 have been announced.
There are now 16 new dates set for the tour, which were announced today.
Inspiration has been given some amazing reviews, being described as ‘brilliant’ and ‘fascinating’, and now, with the new date and the virtual tour, everyone can experience it.
The new dates and locations include:
| Dates | Destination |
| 6 Jan – 9 Jan | Ribble Steam Railway – Preston |
| 10 Jan – 13 Jan | Merseyrail – Southport |
| 15 Jan – 19 Jan | Avanti West Coast – Crewe |
| 21 Jan – 24 Jan | East Lancashire Railway – Bury |
| 26 Jan – 30 Jan | c2c Rail – Upminster |
| 31 Jan – 1 Feb | Greater Anglia – Cambridge |
| 3 Feb – 4 Feb | Greater Anglia – Colchester |
| 5 Feb – 6 Feb | Greater Anglia – Clacton |
| 7 Feb – 8 Feb | Greater Anglia – Hertford |
| 16 Feb – 18 Feb | Swanage Railway – Swanage |
| 19 Feb – 20 Feb | The Watercress Line – Winchester |
| 21 Feb – 23 Feb | South Western Railway – Salisbury |
| 25 Feb – 26 Feb | South Western Railway – Kingston |
| 27 Feb – 28 Feb | Southern – Worthing |
| 9 Mar – 11 Mar | Southern – Epsom |
| 12 Mar – 15 Mar | Southeastern – Hastings |
“Inspiration is a fun, free and fascinating way to learn about the past, present and future of rail. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a rail enthusiast or simply curious about a British innovation that changed the world.
“Inspiration is heading to so many fantastic places in 2026 – we can’t wait to welcome you aboard.”
Emma Roberts, Programme Manager for Railway 200
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20th November, 2025
'Together We Roll' train crossing Dutton viaduct
Train operator Avanti West Coast has launched a photography competition dubbed ‘Together We Roll’, with the aim of celebrating local people and places along its route.
The competition invites snappers to submit an image that “perfectly captures the spirit of a community to the West Coast Main Line”.
The competition runs from Tuesday, 18 November until Sunday, 14 December 2025. Entries will be sorted into four categories:
It also forms part of its celebration of the bicentenary of the modern railway.
Avanti says that it is looking forward to receiving entries that reflect cultural heritage, personal interactions or celebrations, and which showcase the people and places in a way that recognises their connection to the railway.
'Together We Roll' train crossing Dutton viaduct
Train operator Avanti West Coast has launched a photography competition dubbed ‘Together We Roll’, with the aim of celebrating local people and places along its route.
The competition invites snappers to submit an image that “perfectly captures the spirit of a community to the West Coast Main Line”.
The competition runs from Tuesday, 18 November until Sunday, 14 December 2025. Entries will be sorted into four categories:
- Emerging artists
- Amateur photographers
- Professional photographers
- Our People.
It also forms part of its celebration of the bicentenary of the modern railway.
Avanti says that it is looking forward to receiving entries that reflect cultural heritage, personal interactions or celebrations, and which showcase the people and places in a way that recognises their connection to the railway.
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Baraka Carberry with the new wrap
The competition comes after Avanti West Coast launched a Together We Roll train wrap earlier this year.
The wrap, created by Midlands-based, British-Guyanese digital artist Baraka Carberry, celebrates the diversity of workers and communities across the operator’s network.
Commissioning the train wrap formed part of the company’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy.
The operator’s previous train wraps include a Pride train in 2020.
The competition will be judged by a panel, including Baraka Carberry, professional photographers, and railway journalists.
Winning photographs will be published in Modern Railways Magazine and will be displayed at stations on the West Coast Main Line.
They will also be included in a presentation during a private event, which Avanti West Coast will host at The National Gallery in London.
Winners will receive a pair of First Class tickets.
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Together We Roll Train Wrap
“Our Together We Roll train wrap is all about celebrating the people who live and work on the West Coast Main Line and with 2025 being a special year for the railway we felt it was a great opportunity to capture the spirit of communities across our route.
“This competition is designed to showcase the vibrant towns, cities, as well as people we serve and celebrate their connection to the railway through the lens of keen photographers. We hope to capture a unique snapshot of the West Coast that can be enjoyed by the millions of people who travel through our stations each year.”
Jo MacPhail, People Director at Avanti West Coast
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20th November, 2025
Christmas decorations at the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway has been busy preparing for its Christmas events.
They have been decorating dining carriage 1066, with their MAV carriages and 4-wheeler Zillertalbahn carriages, also having a seasonal touch added.
Special touches have been made to Santa’s transport, with the station building also seeing festive touches.
Their Santa Specials run from the 6th to the 23rd of December, with other events including their Christmas Catering Trains and Mince Pie Trains running in December.
All information on events and bookings can be found on their website.
Christmas events at the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Christmas decorations at the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway has been busy preparing for its Christmas events.
They have been decorating dining carriage 1066, with their MAV carriages and 4-wheeler Zillertalbahn carriages, also having a seasonal touch added.
Special touches have been made to Santa’s transport, with the station building also seeing festive touches.
Their Santa Specials run from the 6th to the 23rd of December, with other events including their Christmas Catering Trains and Mince Pie Trains running in December.
All information on events and bookings can be found on their website.
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Southampton 45 driven out of Marton Depot, Blackpool in May 1955
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Sheffield horse tram No. 15 arriving at Crich in 1959
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Southampton 45 being driven out of Marton Depot, Blackpool in May 1955
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20 Nov 2025
Dec TT change
Rail timetable changes coming this December (from 14th) will offer more services across the Wales and Borders network.
Strengthening community connections, boosting the night-time economy and providing more travel opportunities, the new timetable will provide greater connectivity throughout Wales.
These are further changes as part of the Network North Wales and South Wales Metro developments.
Key changes include:
Rail December Timetable changes bring more services and greater connectivity
Dec TT change
Rail timetable changes coming this December (from 14th) will offer more services across the Wales and Borders network.
Strengthening community connections, boosting the night-time economy and providing more travel opportunities, the new timetable will provide greater connectivity throughout Wales.
These are further changes as part of the Network North Wales and South Wales Metro developments.
Key changes include:
- An introduction of a new hourly service between Chester and Wrexham, doubling the frequency to 2 trains per hour.
- A new midday train in each direction on the Heart of Wales line between Shrewsbury and Swansea via Llandrindod Wells, meaning 5 trains a day.
- A brand-new hourly Sunday service between Coryton and Penarth (an extension of the existing Cardiff-Penarth services) which boosts Sunday travel.
- On Fridays, there will be three later last trains from Cardiff after midnight to each of Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil, including a connection from Cardiff Bay.
- The daily 11:23 service between Cardiff and Holyhead will now make additional stops at Craven Arms (12:59) and Church Stretton (13:07).
- On Mondays to Saturdays, there are new trains at 05:54 from Bidston to Wrexham General and at 20:51 from Wrexham Central to Bidston
- From Mondays to Saturdays, the existing 07:40 departure from Cardiff to Milford Haven will change to 07:21, to provide a more regular service to Swansea for peak-hour commuters.
- From Mondays to Saturdays, existing services between Cardiff and Gloucester at 14:10, and Gloucester to Cardiff at 15:49, now extend to and from Cheltenham Spa.
- On Mondays to Saturdays, there will be a new train at 05:37 from Bridgend to Cardiff, calling at all stations and extending to Ebbw Vale, supporting early commuters.
- On Saturdays, there will be a new later evening train at 23:23 from Cardiff to Hereford, plus the existing train at 22:15 from Cardiff to Hereford will be extended to Shrewsbury.
- The 20:26 Pwllheli to Machynlleth, and 21:47 Machynlleth to Pwllheli evening services on the Cambrian Line are intended to remain
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Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said: “Rail connectivity is absolutely vital in driving prosperity.
“These changes will make a real difference to customers, who will benefit from more services and greater connectivity across Wales and Borders network.
“This has been made possible by our £800m investment in brand-new trains for the Wales and Borders network.”
Colin Lea, Transport for Wales Planning and Performance Director, said: “These timetable changes are another step forward in our efforts to offer a more regular, reliable, and customer-friendly rail service across Wales and the Borders.
“By adding new services and tweaking existing ones, we’re boosting connectivity in key areas like North and mid Wales, meeting growing demand, and making smarter use of our train fleet.
“Whether it’s the new hourly service between Chester and Wrexham, the refreshed Heart of Wales line or later services for the Valleys, these updates are all about making a real difference for communities right across the country”.
For full details and to plan your journey, please check before you travel by visiting www.tfw.wales and enter journey details for a date from 14 December.
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Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said: “Rail connectivity is absolutely vital in driving prosperity.
“These changes will make a real difference to customers, who will benefit from more services and greater connectivity across Wales and Borders network.
“This has been made possible by our £800m investment in brand-new trains for the Wales and Borders network.”
Colin Lea, Transport for Wales Planning and Performance Director, said: “These timetable changes are another step forward in our efforts to offer a more regular, reliable, and customer-friendly rail service across Wales and the Borders.
“By adding new services and tweaking existing ones, we’re boosting connectivity in key areas like North and mid Wales, meeting growing demand, and making smarter use of our train fleet.
“Whether it’s the new hourly service between Chester and Wrexham, the refreshed Heart of Wales line or later services for the Valleys, these updates are all about making a real difference for communities right across the country”.
For full details and to plan your journey, please check before you travel by visiting www.tfw.wales and enter journey details for a date from 14 December.
- The funding for the additional Heart of Wales Line service is confirmed as part of the Welsh Government’s 2025-26 Budget agreement with the Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds
- Note that the Heart of Wales timetable has been recast so many times have changed.
- Across the UK rail industry there are two major timetable changes each year in May and in December as part of the national biannual railway timetable change coordinated across Great Britain.
- TfW runs more than 1,000 passenger services per day Monday-Saturday.
- To view the changes from Sunday 14 December visit - https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
- The new timetables are now in journey planning systems ahead of the change on 14 December, so customers can search for train times after this date to see what they’ll be. · Details of TfW services can now be found on our website via www.tfw.wales, previously known as ‘Journey Checker’.
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20 Nov 2025
Wrexham General
Transport for Wales is inviting transport users to have their say on the ambitious Network North Wales vision.
This long-term investment is designed to create an integrated, high-frequency transport network for the region.
The vision is set to connect people and communities in North Wales and the surrounding regions with jobs, opportunities, leisure and a better quality of life.
This is an opportunity for communities and businesses to feedback on the vision and public transport in the region.
The engagement period is now open and will run until Friday 30 January 2026
You can find out more about the vision and have your say here – Network North Wales | Have your say by Transport for Wales
TfW will also host in-person engagement events across the region to meet communities and talk about the vision (more to be announced) -
“A key part of this exciting work is ensuring that the needs of local people are addressed, so I encourage you all to get involved and help shape the future for Network North Wales.”
A Transport for Wales spokesperson said: “Network North Wales is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform how people travel across the region, unlocking economic growth, improving access to jobs and services, and supporting a more sustainable future for our communities.
“It is vital that this vision reflects the needs and aspirations of the people it serves. We’re encouraging people to complete the survey and help shape the Network North Wales vision for a network that’s better connected, more accessible and brimming with opportunity”
Have Your Say: Network North Wales vision
Wrexham General
Transport for Wales is inviting transport users to have their say on the ambitious Network North Wales vision.
This long-term investment is designed to create an integrated, high-frequency transport network for the region.
The vision is set to connect people and communities in North Wales and the surrounding regions with jobs, opportunities, leisure and a better quality of life.
This is an opportunity for communities and businesses to feedback on the vision and public transport in the region.
The engagement period is now open and will run until Friday 30 January 2026
You can find out more about the vision and have your say here – Network North Wales | Have your say by Transport for Wales
TfW will also host in-person engagement events across the region to meet communities and talk about the vision (more to be announced) -
- Thursday 20 November, 10am – 4pm – Holyhead Library
- Thursday 27 November, 10am – 4pm - Bangor Railway Station
- Thursday 4 December, 10am – 4pm – Chester railway station
“A key part of this exciting work is ensuring that the needs of local people are addressed, so I encourage you all to get involved and help shape the future for Network North Wales.”
A Transport for Wales spokesperson said: “Network North Wales is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform how people travel across the region, unlocking economic growth, improving access to jobs and services, and supporting a more sustainable future for our communities.
“It is vital that this vision reflects the needs and aspirations of the people it serves. We’re encouraging people to complete the survey and help shape the Network North Wales vision for a network that’s better connected, more accessible and brimming with opportunity”
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Thursday 20 Nov 2025
Abergavenny Road Bridge, Powys, strike
Network Rail is urging drivers to “Wise Up, Size Up” after a local railway bridge was struck multiple times this year - causing repeated disruption for passengers and road users, and racking up significant, avoidable costs for taxpayers.
The Abergavenny Road bridge, in Caersws, has been hit 12 times by road vehicles since January 2024, causing more than 1,100 minutes of train delays and costing more than £46,000 in taxpayer-funded repairs and disruption.
Each incident has forced the A470 to close temporarily, leading to significant delays for both rail passengers and road users.
Network Rail issues safety warning after road bridge in Powys struck seven times in 2025
Region & Route: Wales & Western: Wales & BordersAbergavenny Road Bridge, Powys, strike
Network Rail is urging drivers to “Wise Up, Size Up” after a local railway bridge was struck multiple times this year - causing repeated disruption for passengers and road users, and racking up significant, avoidable costs for taxpayers.
The Abergavenny Road bridge, in Caersws, has been hit 12 times by road vehicles since January 2024, causing more than 1,100 minutes of train delays and costing more than £46,000 in taxpayer-funded repairs and disruption.
Each incident has forced the A470 to close temporarily, leading to significant delays for both rail passengers and road users.
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Abergavenny Road Bridge Powys
Despite the presence of multiple warning signs on approaches to the bridge over the Cambrian railway line, over-height vehicles continue to collide with the bridge - creating serious safety risks, unnecessary costs and inconvenience.
While clear signage is already in place on the approach to the Abergavenny Road bridge, Network Rail has plans to install new signs, in the coming months.
This forms part of a wider programme of investment in safety measures and driver education to reduce bridge strikes across the Wales.
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Abergavenny Road Bridge Powys
The reminder comes as Network Rail Wales and Borders route reinforces its national “Wise Up, Size Up” campaign during Road Safety Week.
Drivers are being urged to know the height and width of their vehicles before starting their journey, with reminders now appearing at motorway service stations nationwide - including posters and pump-top messages at petrol stations.
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Abergavenny Road Bridge Powys
Rebecca Watling, Head of Performance at Network Rail Wales and Borders said, “When a vehicle hits a bridge, it creates a serious safety risk and causes major disruption to the railway, with trains stopped for essential inspections and repairs - meaning people miss important appointments or connections”
“These incidents also carry a significant cost to the public purse - money that could be far better spent on upgrading and maintaining our rail network.
“I’d like to remind all drivers to check the height and width of their vehicles and follow the safety signage on the approach to railway bridges as incidents like this are entirely avoidable.”
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Abergavenny Road Bridge Powys
Deb Justice, Cambrian Railway Partnership Community Rail Development Officer said, “This affects not only local journeys on our trains but rail travel across the whole of Wales and Borders. We’re asking drivers to take a moment to check the height and width of their vehicles before setting out.
"It’s a small action, but one that can make a huge difference to the safety and reliability of travel for both rail passengers and road users.”
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21st November, 2025
5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe
Vintage Trains has announced that 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe will be hauling The Christmas White Rose to York on the 3rd December.
The journey will start from Birmingham New Street, with the 1936-built Earl of Mount Edgcumbe taking its coaches to Yorkshire.
60163 Tornado will haul The Christmas White Rose on the 10th December, which will also visit York.
Full details and bookings are available at vintagetrains.co.uk
Steam locomotive 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe to visit York this December
5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe
Vintage Trains has announced that 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe will be hauling The Christmas White Rose to York on the 3rd December.
The journey will start from Birmingham New Street, with the 1936-built Earl of Mount Edgcumbe taking its coaches to Yorkshire.
60163 Tornado will haul The Christmas White Rose on the 10th December, which will also visit York.
Full details and bookings are available at vintagetrains.co.uk
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A GWR train uses the new platform at Newquay
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Refurbished unit No. 170101 at Birmingham New Street
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