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Blue Peter steaming through Hellifield working the Lakelander 4/7/2026
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Blue Peter at Preston 4th July
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BR Black 5 No 44806 near Goathland July 4th 2026
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5th July, 2026
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, with the Shinkansen
Heidi Alexander, the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, has explained that her ambitions for HS2 are inspired by the success of the trains running on Japan’s Shinkansen network, known as ‘bullet trains’.
Alexander recently visited Japan, where she travelled the high-speed line from Tokyo to Osaka.
The government announced in May that HS2 will travel at a top speed of 320 km/h (200 mph), making the service slower than the previous plan for a top speed of 225 mph.
The reduction is projected to save up to £2.5 billion and allow HS2 to be delivered one year earlier than its much-delayed start.
The new, lower top speed is the same as the Shinkansen’s.
Transport Secretary takes inspiration from Japan Bullet Trains for HS2
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, with the Shinkansen
Heidi Alexander, the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, has explained that her ambitions for HS2 are inspired by the success of the trains running on Japan’s Shinkansen network, known as ‘bullet trains’.
Alexander recently visited Japan, where she travelled the high-speed line from Tokyo to Osaka.
The government announced in May that HS2 will travel at a top speed of 320 km/h (200 mph), making the service slower than the previous plan for a top speed of 225 mph.
The reduction is projected to save up to £2.5 billion and allow HS2 to be delivered one year earlier than its much-delayed start.
The new, lower top speed is the same as the Shinkansen’s.
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HS2 train
While visiting Japan, Alexander met her ministerial counterpart Yasushi Kaneko.
She also toured Hitachi’s Tokyo headquarters.
The company has a factory in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, which employs about 600 people.
The Transport Secretary’s discussion focused on high-speed rail and infrastructure development, especially the ways in which Japan’s railway stations have driven economic growth.
The UK government believes that it can learn lessons from this to help with plans for the new London Euston station.
The new station, which will be the London terminus of HS2.
The London Borough of Camden has forecast that the station’s development could facilitate 2,000-plus new homes and 34,000 new jobs.
It could also contribute £41 billion to the UK economy.
The visit enabled Heidi Alexander to understand Japan’s experience of managing simultaneous, multiple large-scale rail projects.
This should be helpful with planning for UK infrastructure programmes such as Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2.
Shinkansen’s next generation of trains has been designed in the UK and will begin entering service in 2030.
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N700S Shinkansen bullet train operated by the Central Japan Railway Company
“It’s easy to see why Japan’s iconic bullet trains are so loved and I want Britain to match them. Running at bullet train speeds is just the start – our reset of HS2 is ending years of waste and mismanagement, taking control of costs and delivery, and making sure the railway delivers real benefits for passengers, communities, and the economy.
“By aligning the UK’s own dedicated high-speed line with the Shinkansen, we could save up to £2.5 billion and cut at least a year from the delivery timeline, meaning passengers and communities benefit sooner.”
Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport
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6th July, 2026
T3 No. 563 at Swanage
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced its line up for their upcoming Steam Gala.
The gala is set to take place between the 24th and 27th September and will see 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, 4079 Pendennis Castle and T3 563 visit.
They will visit thanks to the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust, Didcot Railway Centre and the Swanage Railway Trust, respectively.
The three guests will join Black 5s No. 44806 and 45428 Eric Treacy, 926 ‘Repton’, No. 29 ‘Peggy’, No. 8 ‘Lucie’, P3 No. 2392 and 2253 ‘Omaha’.
A number of trains will operate between Grosmont and Pickering, with a morning and evening shuttle to Whitby.
Three visiting steam locomotives set for North Yorkshire Moors Railway gala
T3 No. 563 at Swanage
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced its line up for their upcoming Steam Gala.
The gala is set to take place between the 24th and 27th September and will see 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, 4079 Pendennis Castle and T3 563 visit.
They will visit thanks to the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust, Didcot Railway Centre and the Swanage Railway Trust, respectively.
The three guests will join Black 5s No. 44806 and 45428 Eric Treacy, 926 ‘Repton’, No. 29 ‘Peggy’, No. 8 ‘Lucie’, P3 No. 2392 and 2253 ‘Omaha’.
A number of trains will operate between Grosmont and Pickering, with a morning and evening shuttle to Whitby.
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A4 no.60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' passes Moorgates, Goathland, North Yorkshire, England with a train from Whitby for Pickering on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway 15/07/15
“We’re incredibly excited to announce our line-up for this year’s Annual Steam Gala – we’re welcoming back our firm favourite Sir Nigel Gresley and introducing Pendennis and T3 for the first time and of course, we’ll have newly oil-converted steam locomotive No. 2253 Omaha in traction. It’s set to be a fantastic four days of steam and we can’t wait to welcome everyone who is travelling from near and far to celebrate our visiting and home fleet locos.”
Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton, Director of Mechanical Engineering at NYMR
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Westjet B738 C-GRWS departing Cardiff to Toronto 6th July 2026
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Frost SAAB 2000 OY-FSD departing Cardiff to Belfast 6th July 2026
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7th July, 2026
Staff and volunteers with the new signal
Staff and volunteers at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways have been working to complete a major project over the last few months.
The project involved replacing the signal post carrying Signal 2A and Signal 1 on Platform 2 at Porthmadog Harbour Station.
The original wooden post has now been replaced with a steel one, with overhauls and necessary modifications completed just in time for their ‘Extreme Steam Extravaganza’ Summer Gala.
Testing of the new signal was carried out on the 19th June, with the signalling tests completed by the last departing train that evening.
Staff and volunteers replace Porthmadog signal just in time
Staff and volunteers with the new signal
Staff and volunteers at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways have been working to complete a major project over the last few months.
The project involved replacing the signal post carrying Signal 2A and Signal 1 on Platform 2 at Porthmadog Harbour Station.
The original wooden post has now been replaced with a steel one, with overhauls and necessary modifications completed just in time for their ‘Extreme Steam Extravaganza’ Summer Gala.
Testing of the new signal was carried out on the 19th June, with the signalling tests completed by the last departing train that evening.
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Boards Tuesday 07/07/2026
Cardiff Airport Scheduled Arrivals
| STA | ATA | Flight | Callsign | From | Type | Operator | Identity | Comments |
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| 00:40 | 00:31 | TOM6107 | Tomjet 2BC | Las Palmas | 
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| 02:50 | 03:07 | TOM619 | Tomjet 619 | Antalya |
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| 09:05 | 08:51 | VY1260 | Vueling 7GE | Malaga | 
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| 09:15 | 09:06 | KL1087 | KLM 69Y | Amsterdam | 
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| 09:50 | 09:47 | FR9223 | Ryanair 14KL | Faro | 
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| EI-GSK | |
| 10:15 | 10:38 | WS092 | Westjet 92 | Toronto | 
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| 11:20 | 11:24 | TOM6209 | Tomjet 9JV | Reus |
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| 11:30 | 11:44 | EI3620 | Emerald City 2CB | Belfast City | 
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| 11:40 | 11:47 | TOM6233 | Tomjet 32K | Palma Mallorca |
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| 11:50 | 12:01 | TOM6229 | Tomjet 8PG | Alicante |
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| G-TAWG | Frame change |
| 12:05 | 11:56 | VY1241 | Vueling 5RE | Alicante |
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| 15:50 | FR4950 | Ryanair 618X | Malaga | 
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| 16:45 | KL1091 | KLM 47T | Amsterdam | 
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| 20:50 | TOM6263 | Tomjet 53B | Kefalonia |
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| 21:20 | FR5543 | Ryanair 331Z | Alicante | 
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| 22:35 | TOM6287 | Tomjet 2EW | Tenerife Sur |
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| 22:40 | TOM6215 | Tomjet 42B | Zakynthos |
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| 22:50 | FR634 | Ryanair 82ZE | Dublin |
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Scheduled Departures
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| 06:00 | 06:03 | TOM6208 | Tomjet 1VA | Reus |
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| 06:00 | 06:07 | TOM6228 | Tomjet 24G | Alicante |
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| 06:00 | 06:13 | TOM6232 | Tomjet 44M | Palma Mallorca |
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| 09:45 | 09:50 | KL1088 | KLM 70Y | Amsterdam |
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| 10:00 | 10:00 | VY1261 | Vueling 1KW | Malaga |
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| 11:00 | 10:59 | FR9224 | Ryanair 40ZA | Faro |
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| 11:35 | 12:22 | WS093 | Westjet 93 | Toronto |
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| 12:00 | 12:38 | EI3621 | Emerald City 21C | Belfast City |
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| 12:45 | 12:53 | TOM6262 | Tomjet 65X | Kefalonia |
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| 12:45 | VY1240 | Vueling 20NG | Alicante |
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| 13:25 | TOM6286 | Tomjet 57D | Tenerife Sur |
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| 14:30 | TOM6214 | Tomjet 45N | Zakynthos |
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| 16:15 | FR4951 | Ryanair 9RL | Malaga |
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| 17:15 | KL1092 | KLM 44K | Amsterdam |
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| 21:45 | FR5544 | Ryanair 59CM | Alicante |
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| 22:40 | TOM6276 | Tomjet 3EL | Palma Mallorca |
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| 23:15 | FR635 | Ryanair 1C | Dublin |
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Westjet B738 C-FNWD departing Cardiff to Toronto 7th June 2026
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34 046 (Braunton) locomotive carrying 1 Red & Yellow carriage, with 20 118 (Saltburn-by-the-sea)+20 132 on the rear from Southall Loco Services Ltd to Crewe HS 7/7/2026
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SWR train at Bournemouth station
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A ScotRail train travelling between Crianlarich and Oban
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Airbus Industrie A350-1000 F-WULR departing Cardiff 7th July 2026 on an airtest ...first of type for QANTAS
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Margot Robbie when she played Harley Quinn
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Hoover 50 049 "Defiance" at Keighley on the KWVR, 19/6/26
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"If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you can use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing." 
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8th July, 2026
Sunset on the Talyllyn Railway
In August, the Talyllyn Railway in Mid Wales is holding a Summer Beer Festival, which will offer the chance to sample real ale, listen to live music, and travel on heritage steam trains.
Taking place at Tywyn Wharf from Friday, 7th to Sunday, 9th August, the festival is free to attend and will feature some of the finest beers from Wales and Shropshire, where a carefully selected range of real ales, ciders, and gin can be enjoyed with freshly prepared food.
The bar will be open from 12 noon to 11.30 pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 12 noon to 9 pm, or until the beer runs out, on Sunday.
Beer and music on a Welsh narrow-gauge railway
Sunset on the Talyllyn Railway
In August, the Talyllyn Railway in Mid Wales is holding a Summer Beer Festival, which will offer the chance to sample real ale, listen to live music, and travel on heritage steam trains.
Taking place at Tywyn Wharf from Friday, 7th to Sunday, 9th August, the festival is free to attend and will feature some of the finest beers from Wales and Shropshire, where a carefully selected range of real ales, ciders, and gin can be enjoyed with freshly prepared food.
The bar will be open from 12 noon to 11.30 pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 12 noon to 9 pm, or until the beer runs out, on Sunday.
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Runners racing a train on the Talyllyn Railway
Between 5 pm and 9 pm on Friday and Saturday, King’s Café will be open for evening meals, with a Fish and Chip Night on Friday and a summer barbecue on Saturday.
On Saturday evening from around 6.30 pm, live performances from The Sunshine Band and Totaleigh Music will create a special festival atmosphere.
As well as enjoying the festival at Tywyn Wharf, visitors are being encouraged to use the occasion to make the most of their visit with a Talyllyn Explorer Day Rover, which will provide them with unlimited travel on the historic steam railway through the beautiful Fathew Valley to Abergynolwyn throughout the day.
Further details about the weekend’s events can be found at www.talyllyn.co.uk.
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A floral train on the Talyllyn Railway
Because of the heatwave, the Talyllyn Railway has implemented special measures to keep running, with trains carrying fire beaters and emergency water supplies.
In February, the railway announced it had received several grants totalling £500,000 towards a major redevelopment programme.
“Our Summer Beer Festivals are always a highlight of the season, bringing together great local ales, fantastic food, live entertainment, and the unique atmosphere of the Talyllyn Railway. They’re a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the railway in a different way, whether you’re a long-time supporter, a real ale enthusiast, or visiting us for the first time.
Lorraine Simkiss, General Manager – Commercial, Talyllyn Railway
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Chiltern Trains service at Birmingham Moor Street
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Qantas Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR Tests | Airbus at Cardiff (CWL) on July 7, 2026
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Boards Wednesday 08/07/2026
Cardiff Airport Scheduled Arrivals
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| 04:20 | - | TOM6277 | Tomjet 1LJ | Palma Mallorca |
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| G-TAWI | Go -round 03:44, Div BHX |
| 09:15 | 09:10 | KL1087 | KLM 69Y | Amsterdam |
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| 11:30 | 11:37 | EI3620 | Emerald City 2CB | Belfast City |
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| 12:20 | TOM6371 | Tomjet 6DH | Ibiza |
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| 12:25 | TOM6365 | Tomjet 95K | Malaga |
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| 12:40 | TOM6301 | Tomjet 7DE | Palma Mallorca |
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| 15:05 | TOM6389 | Tomjet 7HL | Kos |
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| 16:45 | KL1091 | KLM 47T | Amsterdam |
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| 20:30 | VY1241 | Vueling 5RE | Alicante |
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| 22:50 | FR634 | Ryanair 82ZE | Dublin |
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| 23:35 | TOM6383 | Tomjet 8VM | Rhodes |
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| 06:00 | 06:16 | TOM6364 | Tomjet 2FM | Malaga |
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| 06:00 | 06:09 | TOM6388 | Tomjet 5DL | Kos |
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| 06:35 | 06:55 | TOM6370 | Tomjet 8XL | Ibiza |
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| 07:00 | 09:54 | TOM6300 | Tomjet 78B | Palma Mallorca |
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| 09:45 | 09:48 | KL1088 | KLM 70Y | Amsterdam |
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| 12:00 | EI3621 | Emerald City 21C | Belfast City |
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| 13:40 | TOM6312 | Tomjet 5TN | Pafos Intl |
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| 14:15 | TOM6382 | Tomjet 7FT | Rhodes |
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| 14:30 | TOM6396 | Tomjet 6MX | Larnaca |
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| 16:25 | TOM560 | Tomjet 560 | Dalaman |
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| 17:15 | KL1092 | KLM 44K | Amsterdam |
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| 21:10 | VY1240 | Vueling 20NG | Alicante |
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Cessna 550 Citation Bravo D-CYKP at Cardiff 8th July 2026
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Robin DR.400 HB-KLR on the GA apron at Cardiff 8th July 2026
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