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The force of the crash is evidenced not only by the damage to 86242, but also that caused to both the platform and canopy, debris from which lies both on the platform and in the permanent way. Despite the damage, both Class 86s involved in the accident were returned to service. This locomotive was subsequently exported to Hungary in 2013 and is still there. ALAMY.
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Nuneaton 1975: lessons from overspeeds

Greg Morse on the incident at Nuneaton in June 1975 that claimed the lives of six people, and how the industry continues to focus on preventing any repeat.

Health and wellbeing 30 May 2025
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How the Ufton Nervet incident changed level crossing safety measures

Greg Morse considers the causes and consequences of this tragic rail crash from November 2004.

Investigations 30 Oct 2024
WMM’s Wolverhampton city centre extension opened in 2023. CAF tram 57 calls at the bus station stop at Piper’s Row with a service to the terminus adjacent to Wolverhampton station. PETER PLISNER.
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Obstacles to growth of the West Midlands Metro

Now 25 years old, the West Midlands Metro has been slow to expand. COVID and inflationary pressures have meant funding issues and delays. Peter Plisner reports.

Light rail 28 Oct 2024
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NRA Safety Achievement of the Year 2024: Network Rail with Loccioni

Safety Achievement of the Year award in the National Rail Awards 2024 went to Network Rail partnered with Loccioni for the FELIX Automated Measurement Trolley.

Health and wellbeing 16 Sept 2024
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NRA Outstanding Contribution to Society winner 2024: Carmichael UK

Carmicahel UK won the Outstanding Contribution to Society award in the National Rail Awards 2024.

Health and wellbeing 16 Sept 2024
Jonathan 'Gus' Dunster. SVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
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Interview: Jonathan Dunster on early retirement and rail's future

Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster has held the top job in three parts of the railway industry. David Clough explores the career of this redoubtable railwayman.

Staff and employment 30 Aug 2024
The potential of Britain’s scenic lines is appreciated - and taken advantage of - by private operators such as Locomotive Services Limited, which runs ‘Midland Pullman’ HST excursions. On March 22 2022, 43055 leads 43046 along the shores of stunning Loch Carron, while running between Kyle of Lochalsh and Inverness. JAMIE SQUIBBS.
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How to grow off-peak leisure travel by rail

Non-commuter lines are experiencing an upswing in fortunes, but the UK lags behind mainland Europe when it comes to value for money and accessibility.

Finance 26 Aug 2024
The teams and volunteers pose for the camera at Crewe before the challenge begins. PAUL BIGLAND
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‘3 Peaks by Rail’: how rail helps walkers and charity

Paul Bigland joins the teams of walkers for the annual ‘3 Peaks by Rail’ challenge that raises thousands of pounds for the Railway Children charity.

Health and wellbeing 9 Aug 2024
The extensive history of music and the railways continues, thanks to wonderful organisations such as the Great Western Railway Paddington Band. Seen here in full flow on July 13 2018, the band resumed its 2023 programme on March 3. GWR PADDINGTON BAND..
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Railway folk music

Professor Paul Salveson charts the links between music and the railway

Health and wellbeing 12 Jul 2024
Cancelled sign Beast from East 2018 ALAMY M67DBC
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Railway dependability: are we too risk-averse?

Every week now, there is a significant infrastructure failure. There is a growing perception that the railway is less dependable than before.

Health and wellbeing 6 Jun 2024
 

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Model Railway Class 31 April 2025