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2 June 2026 Brand-new railway bridge for Cathays station TfW FLIRTs in cardiff A brand-new railway bridge will be installed at Cathays railway station with work starting on 13 June 2026. The ‘Access for All’ (AFA) footbridge will provide better accessibility and help modernise the station...

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Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust Chairman, Chris Powell, and Eric Riley’s sister, Jean Wagstaff at the unveiling D3401 has been undergoing extensive works at the West Shed Workshop, including the refurbishment of the cylinder heads and replacement of radiator components. The locomotive...

2nd June, 2026 Class 08 locomotive livery and name unveiled D3401 sitting outside West Shed after the naming ceremony The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust held a ceremony at The West Shed (located on the Swanwick Junction museum complex of the Midland Railway-Butterley). They held the...

A Bottle of limited-edition ‘Adfywiad Blanche Revival’ whisky, Penderyn Distillery The whisky was delivered from Penderyn Llandudno Distillery, and the first bottle will be opened on the 19th June, before the first Spirit of Steam & Song train departs Porthmadog Harbour Station. Passengers on...

2nd June, 2026 Limited edition whisky launched to raise funds for restoration project at Welsh railway Limited-edition ‘Adfywiad Blanche Revival’ whisky, Penderyn Distillery The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways have their upcoming ‘Extreme Steam Extravaganza’ Summer Gala. Their...

7812 Erlestoke Manor “Today marks a defining moment in the history of the Severn Valley Railway. The creation of the Severn Valley Railway Society Limited is the result of a clear vision for the future of the railway and the strong support shown by both shareholders and members throughout this...

2nd June, 2026 Milestone reached for Severn Valley Railway Society SVR-based locomotives 75069 and 7802 Bradley Manor cross at Hampton Loade during the SVR's recent Steam Gala Yesterday, the Severn Valley Railway announced that Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) Plc has been converted into a...

Nine-tailed fox - Li Wuyi - played by Ju Jingyi in the 2026 Chinese fantasy drama Veil of Shadows.

Eastern Counties Bristol LS829 Visitors will be able to travel by railbus along the extended Mid-Suffolk Light Railway to the new Aspall Halt station, which remains under construction, but passengers will still be able to alight and enjoy beautiful views of the Suffolk countryside. Although...

1st June, 2026 Vintage Bus Day at the Middy set for this June Railbus E79963 The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum has announced a month of diesel railbus operations during its Sunday openings in June, culminating in its annual Vintage Bus Day on 28 June. Vintage Bus Day will feature a...

1st June, 2026 Hastings DEMU tour to the Cotswolds and Exmoor Hastings diesel-electric multiple unit The Branch Line Society has announced the Cotswold and Exmoor Explorer rail tour to be hauled by a Hastings DEMU on Saturday, 18th July. The tour will comprise a return trip by a Hastings...

Rhythm Train – Wales’ best party band, went down a storm with the eighties classics On Saturday evening, Llangollen station became ‘Buffers Nightclub’, where musicians Rhythm Train performed in a marquee before a packed crowd. Following the event’s success, plans are already underway for its...

1st June, 2026 Llangollen celebrates record-breaking weekend Class 31 at the station The Diesel Power and Ultimate 80s Weekend, which took place at Llangollen and Corwen Railway, has been described as one of the most successful events in its recent history after attracting record visitor...

1st June, 2026 North Yorkshire Moors Railway offer free tickets and much more with new memberships LNER B1 No. 1264 near Goathland - North Yorkshire Moors Railway New tiered memberships have been launched by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Memberships help support the railways’ running...

New Firebox under construction at Boston Lodge

A new tube plate In April this year, supporters of the overhaul of No. 19B were invited to Boston Lodge Works to view progress on the new boiler under construction. At Boston Lodge Works, the Trust’s Trustee and Engineering Lead, Will Smith, and Works Manager, Jon Whalley, described the new...

The new boiler under construction at Boston Lodge When No. 19B was purchased, the Trust knew the locomotive’s boiler was near the end of its ten-year ticket and was in poor condition. After its overhaul commenced, a boiler inspection showed that although it was possible to repair the boiler...

1st June, 2026 Update on overhaul of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway locomotive Darjeeling No. 19B The Darjeeling Tank Locomotive Trust has issued an update on the overhaul of its two-foot-gauge steam locomotive No. 19B, which used to operate on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India. The...

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Bernard Hill The late actor was celebrated for his portrayal of Captain Edward Smith in James Cameron's 1997 Oscar-winning film Titanic, and received high praise for many of his performances throughout his distinguished acting career, including his role as King Theoden in the Lord of the Rings...

1st June, 2026 80% of train services now in public ownership Train in Great British Railways livery Yesterday, Sunday, 31st May, train services operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes those operating as Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express, were...

Lifting the footbridge at Bristol Brabazon station into place The station is still set to open later this year, with a planned second phase ahead of the Aviva Arena opening in 2028. “The installation of the accessible footbridge is a major milestone for Bristol Brabazon station and alongside...

1st June, 2026 Installation progress made at new Bristol station The footbridge at Bristol Brabazon station in place The brand-new Bristol Brabazon station has reached a new milestone with the installation of an accessible footbridge. A crane lifted all nine pieces into place over the recent...

New ‘Excursion Car’ Built in Aberystwyth for Brecon Mountain Railway The carriage cost around £80,000, with a funding boost coming from the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund via Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. “This is a fantastic example of the skills that still exist within the...

1st June, 2026 Brand new Excursion Car arrives at Welsh Railway New ‘Excursion Car’ Built in Aberystwyth for Brecon Mountain Railway A new carriage, built by the team at the Vale of Rheidol Railway’s workshop, has arrived at the Brecon Mountain Railway. After 12 months of designing and...