Issue 872 out now: Investment in Ebbw Vale route brings 25% increase in passengers in eight months

Issue 872
Published: 21st August 2024
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Investment in Ebbw Vale route brings 25% increase in passengers in eight months, Labour's public rail ownership Bill makes progress through the Parliamentary process and First Class 57/6 full G Exam well underway at Plymouth Laira Depot.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; BLS to bid farewell to Merseyrail 507s with Swansong tour. PLUS a stack of images from UK charters over the last month

Preservation World:
Beachy Head to star in Brighton Works Weekend; Great Western pairing for Chinnor gala line up; Bluebell 4VEP action; War time loco named after veteran; Severn Valley marks 40 years since Kidderminster opening; Former broad gauge ticket office opened to the public; Wensleydale seeks a return of services to Redmire in 2025; EWS 37 and industrial traction action; Betton Grange moves to Norfolk till October; A momentous occasion for both the DPS and Tulyar; Lottery funding supports skills retention and restoration of GWR 2800 Class engine; A return to steam for SECR P Class; SVR mini gala with Bahamas and Lady of Legend visiting; Ministerial attention for flood hit Downpatrick Railway; Fire finally lit inside Tornado but Nene Valley postponed; Class 31 for Embsay gala; Raising steam in the Castle at Tyseley

PLUS! NYMR to convert USATC 'S160' steam locomotive to oil firing

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