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Statfold Barn Railway switches to diesel power due to fire risk

1 week ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

The Statfold Barn Railway has announced that they have made the switch to diesel power due to fire risk. The railway runs through both farmland and countryside and to keep the crops safe, the decision has been to switch to diesel and battery power until further notice. This weekend, Saturday services will be in the hands of the battery electric locomotive, and on Sunday, Plymouth diesel, Tiny, will be hauling trains.
Steam locomotive No. 13268 to travel by rail to The Greatest Gathering

1 week ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

The Stanier Mogul Fund has sent over a small update on the work going on behind the scenes whilst the Severn Valley Railway has been blocked at Mor Brook. The last few months have been spent completing the usual winter maintenance and replacing the hopper-type ashpan with a rake out type. The fund says that the hopper one was problematic due to warping, which was caused by excess heat from the hot ash and this caused it to jam.
Thomas the Tank Engine documentary to premiere at The Greatest Gathering

1 week ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

Alstom has announced that the new Thomas the Tank Engine documentary, An Unlikely Fandom, will have its UK premiere at The Greatest Gathering. The documentary explores the influence of the children’s television programme, whilst delving into its origins. Brannon Carty, director of the documentary, will be flying in from the USA to take part in a Q&A following the screening on the 2nd August. One of the large paint booths at the site will be transformed into a 250-seat auditorium for the event.
Severn Valley Railway sees Flying Scotsman tickets sell out in three minutes

1 week ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

The Severn Valley Railway has said that its seats for travelling behind Flying Scotsman next month were fully sold out within three minutes. 60103 Flying Scotsman will haul the first service back to Bridgnorth on the 25th July. The line has been closed between Hampton Loade and Bridgnorth due to a landslip at Mor Brook. Work is now underway to repair the damage and get the line fully open once again.
WATCH: First commercial freight train runs along East West Rail

1 week ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

A milestone in the construction of East West Rail was met yesterday when the first commercial freight train travelled along the line as part of its journey. The train was operated by DB Cargo UK on behalf of Maritime Transport and departed Didcot before coming onto the new line at Oxford. The train then travelled the 35 miles to Milton Keynes before heading to the new rail freight interchange at Northampton Gateway.
British Steel awarded £500m rail contract to supply Network Rail

1 week ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

A major rail deal has been agreed between Network Rail and British Steel. The five-year contract is worth £500m and will see more than 337,000 tonnes of rail track manufactured. The contract will start on the 1st July and will provide around 80% of the rail needs. To ensure supply, Network Rail, which needs around 450,000 tonnes of rail in the next 5 years, will award smaller contracts to some European manufacturers.
What next for steam locomotive 35011 General Steam Navigation?

1 week ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Restoration Society has released a strategy update after Swindon and Cricklade Railway advised them that a Merchant Navy locomotive no longer aligned with their future plans. The news from the Swindon and Cricklade Railway followed on from the National Heritage Lottery Fund choosing not to pass the society’s Stage One bid.
Flying Scotsman to reopen full length Severn Valley Railway this July!

1 week ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

60103 Flying Scotsman will haul the first passenger train along the fully reopened Severn Valley Railway. Work is now underway to repair the damage caused by the landslip at Mor Brook. The landslip closed the line between Hampton Loade and Bridgnorth. Flying Scotsman will haul three trips a day on the 25th, 26th and 27th July as part of the Swingin Sixites event.
Subway construction will mean closure to Norfolk railway line

1 week ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

A new subway under the railway is being built to help access to Wymondham town centre, and as part of this work, the buses will replace trains on three days next month. The subway is being constructed by housing developers, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry, as part of planned growth in South Wymondham. On the 5th, 6th and 7th July, engineers will remove the railway track before excavating the ground underneath. A crane will then be used to lift concrete sections into place.
New virtual work experience platform aims to encourage young people to get into rail

1 week ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

A new virtual work experience course has been launched by Avanti West Coast and Springpod. The online programme is open to anyone aged 13 and over and aims to highlight what it is like to work for Avanti West Coast. The course can be completed at any pace, and when completed, they will receive a certificate that can be used when applying for future education opportunities. Avanti says that this is part of their commitment to encouraging young people to start a career in rail.