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Branch Line Gala Organiser – Iain Ross, with some of the key volunteers who delivered the event Additionally, if you missed out on attending the Brach Line Gala this year, they have confirmed that it will return next year, so keep your eyes peeled later this year for tickets. “This year’s...

Every station, including Llangollen, was full of happy customers They are also hugely appreciative of the volunteers who practically ran the event and made the whole thing possible. They are now planning and finalising their next event, which will be the 80s Diesel Weekend, taking place on...

14th April, 2026 Welsh Branch Line Gala was a resounding success GWR 3802 Heavy Freight train based in Llangollen Over the weekend, the Llangollen and Corwen Railway held its Branch Line Gala, which was a huge success. Over the three days, the railway saw huge attendance with passengers...

14th April, 2026 Epping Ongar Railway Release Gala Timetable 6989 Wightwick Hall Those attending the upcoming Epping Ongar Railway Steam Gala ‘Western Workhorses’ will be excited to hear that they can now access the full timetable. The packed timetable brings together numerous locomotives...

14th April, 2026 Stadler bi-mode locomotives receive approval to operate in 3 more countries Stadler EURODUAL locomotive Stadler has received approval for its EURODUAL bi-mode locomotives to operate throughout Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia. Extending approval for their use in the Balkan...

Northern service at Liverpool Lime Street Station

LMS ‘Pug’ No. 11243 and Hudswell Clarke No. 32 ‘Gothenburg’ On the 25th, all journeys will run as returns; on the 26th, passengers can choose a single or return travel option. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance, and need to be purchased in addition to a standard travel ticket...

14th April, 2026 Severn Valley Railway to offer additional brake van rides Toad brake van Ahead of their Spring Steam Gala, the Severn Valley Railway has added additional opportunities for brake van rides following selling out for the gala. Visitors now have the opportunity to book on brake...

Steam locomotive on the Kent and East Sussex Railway

13th April, 2026 Steam locomotive 34046 Braunton to visit Bath this Wednesday 34046 Braunton heads for Carlisle 34046 Braunton will haul a Steam Dreams Excursion this Wednesday, 13th April 2026, and will head to Bath Spa. The tour starts at Ipswich with heritage diesel locomotives. Departing...

Furness No. 20 There are multiple things to do across the gala, including a chance to operate the DS58 Steam Crane under supervision, explore the engineering works, enjoy brake van rides and the miniature railway. “Our Spring Steam Gala is a highlight in our calendar. With an exciting...

13th April, 2026 Hampshire railway to host Spring Steam Gala this month 73156 stands at Rothley, Great Central Railway This month, the Watercress Line is hosting their Spring Steam Gala from the 24th to the 26th of April. They have a brilliant line-up planned, including visiting locomotives...

Pendolino windscreen during cleaning At the 2025 Golden Spanner awards, Avanti West Coast’s Class 390 Pendolino fleet won a Silver Spanner award for the most improved fleet in terms of reliability over 12 months. “Triggered by inconsistent existing procedures, the team reviewed risks...

Pendolino windscreen before cleaning Specialist cleaning is also undertaken at Alstom’s other Traincare Centres along the West Coast Main Line, including Longsight in Manchester, Edge Hill in Liverpool, Oxley in Wolverhampton, and Wembley in London. At the Rail Business Awards earlier this...

13th April, 2026 New technique leaves Pendolino windscreens spotless Avanti West Coast Pendolino Alstom, in conjunction with its cleaning contractor, OCS, has developed a solution to clean the windscreens of Avanti West Coast’s Pendolino fleet by hand at its Traincare Centre in Polmadie...