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onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24758464.full-steam-ahead-model-railway-club-prepares-show-paisley/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24758464.full-steam-ahead-model-railway-club-prepares-show-paisley/?ref=rss" data-ref='28571'> Full steam ahead as model railway club prepares for show in Paisley [Glasgow Times] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> A much-loved model railway club is hoping to attract around 2000 visitors with the return of its popular show. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/571'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/paisley_model_railway_show.html'>Paisley Model Railway Show</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/renfrewshire_model_railway_club.html'>Renfrewshire Model Railway Club</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28571' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24758464.full-steam-ahead-model-railway-club-prepares-show-paisley/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24758464.full-steam-ahead-model-railway-club-prepares-show-paisley/?ref=rss">Glasgow Times <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28572"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">29/11/2024</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/new-bridge-installed-in-significant-step-for-alnwick-greenway-project-4889585'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/new-bridge-installed-in-significant-step-for-alnwick-greenway-project-4889585" data-ref='28572'> New bridge installed in 'significant step' for Alnwick Greenway project [Berwick Advertiser] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> An ambitious project to transform a disused railway line into a new greenway in Alnwick has cleared a vital hurdle. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/572'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/alnwick.html'>Alnwick</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28572' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/new-bridge-installed-in-significant-step-for-alnwick-greenway-project-4889585'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/new-bridge-installed-in-significant-step-for-alnwick-greenway-project-4889585">Berwick Advertiser <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28569"></a><h4><small>29/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/more-class-325s-go-for-scrap-but-royal-mail-is-open-to-selling-remaining-units'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/more-class-325s-go-for-scrap-but-royal-mail-is-open-to-selling-remaining-units" data-ref='28569'> More Class 325s go for scrap but Royal Mail is open to selling remaining units [RAIL] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> More Class 325 EMUs have been sent for scrap, but Royal Mail has said some of its units are for sale. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/569'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/class_325.html'>Class 325</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/mail_train.html'>Mail train</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/royal_mail.html'>Royal Mail</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28569' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/more-class-325s-go-for-scrap-but-royal-mail-is-open-to-selling-remaining-units'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/more-class-325s-go-for-scrap-but-royal-mail-is-open-to-selling-remaining-units">RAIL <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28570"></a><h4><small>29/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://railuk.com/industry-news/train-fare-revenue-rising-slower-than-passenger-journeys-says-orr/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://railuk.com/industry-news/train-fare-revenue-rising-slower-than-passenger-journeys-says-orr/" data-ref='28570'> Train fare revenue rising slower than passenger journeys says ORR [Rail News] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The latest statistics from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) show that train fare revenue between April 2023 and March 2024 rose by 14% to 10.4 billion compared to the previous twelve months, but at a slower rate than passenger journeys, which rose 16%. This is partly because passengers are making shorter journeys overall. Funding from […] <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/570'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/orr.html'>ORR</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/revenue.html'>Revenue</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/tickets.html'>Tickets</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28570' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://railuk.com/industry-news/train-fare-revenue-rising-slower-than-passenger-journeys-says-orr/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://railuk.com/industry-news/train-fare-revenue-rising-slower-than-passenger-journeys-says-orr/">Rail News <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28568"></a><h4><small>29/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/28/london-site-earmarked-for-rail-freight-campus'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/28/london-site-earmarked-for-rail-freight-campus" data-ref='28568'> London site earmarked for rail freight campus which will create up to 5,000 jobs [RAIL] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Plans to transform Bow Goods Yard site into a rail freight campus and last-mile logistics hub have unanimous backing. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/568'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/bow_goods_yard.html'>Bow Goods Yard</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/railfreight.html'>Railfreight</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28568' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/28/london-site-earmarked-for-rail-freight-campus'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/28/london-site-earmarked-for-rail-freight-campus">RAIL <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28567"></a><h4><small>29/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2024/11/27/freightliner-monitoring-tests-on-tri-mode-class-93s'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2024/11/27/freightliner-monitoring-tests-on-tri-mode-class-93s" data-ref='28567'> Freightliner monitoring tests on tri-mode Class 93s as potential replacements for diesel locos [RAIL] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Freightliner is looking to evaluate the new Stadler Class 93s, ten of which have been built for Rail Operations Group (ROG), to assess their suitability for use on its trains.<br> <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/567'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/class_93.html'>Class 93</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/tri-mode.html'>Tri-mode</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28567' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2024/11/27/freightliner-monitoring-tests-on-tri-mode-class-93s'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2024/11/27/freightliner-monitoring-tests-on-tri-mode-class-93s">RAIL <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28566"></a><h4><small>29/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/business/backlash-mounts-over-ferry-board-appointments-4888641'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/business/backlash-mounts-over-ferry-board-appointments-4888641" data-ref='28566'> Backlash mounts over ferry board appointments [Stornoway Gazette] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The backlash against Scottish Government appointments to boards of two ferry quangos CalMac and CMAL has continued to build this week with politicians from across Holyrood weighing in. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/566'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/cmal.html'>CMAL</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/caledonian_macbrayne.html'>Caledonian MacBrayne</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28566' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/business/backlash-mounts-over-ferry-board-appointments-4888641'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/business/backlash-mounts-over-ferry-board-appointments-4888641">Stornoway Gazette <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28562"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">28/11/2024</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5134334/disruption-tayside-stirling-trains-blocked-railway-scotrail/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5134334/disruption-tayside-stirling-trains-blocked-railway-scotrail/" data-ref='28562'> Major disruption to Tayside and Stirling trains due to blocked railway line [The Courier] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Several trains were cancelled on Thursday. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/562'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/bannockburn.html'>Bannockburn</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/broken_down_train.html'>Broken down train</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/freight.html'>Freight</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/larbert.html'>Larbert</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/stirling.html'>Stirling</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28562' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5134334/disruption-tayside-stirling-trains-blocked-railway-scotrail/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5134334/disruption-tayside-stirling-trains-blocked-railway-scotrail/">The Courier <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28556"></a><h4><small>28/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/transport/belford-station-reopening-proposed-as-part-of-transport-vision-for-the-north-east-4883143'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/transport/belford-station-reopening-proposed-as-part-of-transport-vision-for-the-north-east-4883143" data-ref='28556'> Belford station reopening proposed as part of transport vision for the North East [Berwick Advertiser] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> A new vision for North East transport proposes the reopening of Belford railway station at a cost of over 14 million. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/556'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/belford.html'>Belford</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28556' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/transport/belford-station-reopening-proposed-as-part-of-transport-vision-for-the-north-east-4883143'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/transport/belford-station-reopening-proposed-as-part-of-transport-vision-for-the-north-east-4883143">Berwick Advertiser <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28565"></a><h4><small>28/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24758171.train-services-port-glasgow-wemyss-bay-cancelled/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24758171.train-services-port-glasgow-wemyss-bay-cancelled/?ref=rss" data-ref='28565'> Train services between Port Glasgow and Wemyss Bay cancelled due to signalling fault [Greenock Telegraph] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Train services between Port Glasgow and Wemyss Bay are currently cancelled due to a fault with the signalling system between the two stations. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/565'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/port_glasgow.html'>Port Glasgow</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/signal_fault.html'>Signal fault</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/wemyss_bay.html'>Wemyss Bay</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28565' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24758171.train-services-port-glasgow-wemyss-bay-cancelled/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24758171.train-services-port-glasgow-wemyss-bay-cancelled/?ref=rss">Greenock Telegraph <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28564"></a><h4><small>28/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.glasgowworld.com/retro/remembering-when-glasgow-was-home-to-europes-largest-cooling-tower-that-powered-the-citys-tram-system-4887080'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.glasgowworld.com/retro/remembering-when-glasgow-was-home-to-europes-largest-cooling-tower-that-powered-the-citys-tram-system-4887080" data-ref='28564'> Remembering when Glasgow was home to Europe's largest cooling tower that powered the city's tram system [Glasgow World] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Pinkston Power Station's cooling tower dominated Glasgow's skyline after it was built in the early fifties making it the largest cooling tower in Europe. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/564'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/pinkston_power_station.html'>Pinkston Power Station</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28564' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.glasgowworld.com/retro/remembering-when-glasgow-was-home-to-europes-largest-cooling-tower-that-powered-the-citys-tram-system-4887080'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.glasgowworld.com/retro/remembering-when-glasgow-was-home-to-europes-largest-cooling-tower-that-powered-the-citys-tram-system-4887080">Glasgow World <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28563"></a><h4><small>28/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railwaysillustrated.com/21934/over-28000-fare-evasion-prosecutions-dropped/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railwaysillustrated.com/21934/over-28000-fare-evasion-prosecutions-dropped/" data-ref='28563'> Over 28,000 fare evasion prosecutions dropped [Railways Illustrated] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> More than 28,000 prosecutions for alleged fare evasions have been declared null and void. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/563'>Permalink</a>)</font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28563' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railwaysillustrated.com/21934/over-28000-fare-evasion-prosecutions-dropped/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railwaysillustrated.com/21934/over-28000-fare-evasion-prosecutions-dropped/">Railways Illustrated <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28561"></a><h4><small>28/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/diesel-trains-to-replace-hydrogen-on-germanys-taunus-network-in-2025/67902.article'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/diesel-trains-to-replace-hydrogen-on-germanys-taunus-network-in-2025/67902.article" data-ref='28561'> Diesel trains to replace hydrogen on Germanys Taunus network in 2025 [Railway Gazette] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Germany: Ongoing technical problems with a fleet of hydrogen-powered iLint Alstom multiple-units on part of the Taunus network has prompted the operator to replace them with Lint41 diesel multiple-units on route RB15 between Bad Homburg and Brandoberndorf. The change in traction will take effect progressively from January 2025. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/561'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/diesel.html'>Diesel</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/hydrogen_power.html'>Hydrogen Power</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28561' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/diesel-trains-to-replace-hydrogen-on-germanys-taunus-network-in-2025/67902.article'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/diesel-trains-to-replace-hydrogen-on-germanys-taunus-network-in-2025/67902.article">Railway Gazette <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28559"></a><h4><small>28/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/24751971.avant-west-coast-plans-penrith-train-station-toilet-upgrade/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/24751971.avant-west-coast-plans-penrith-train-station-toilet-upgrade/?ref=rss" data-ref='28559'> Rail operator submits plan to upgrade facilities at station [News and Star] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> A proposal to enhance the customer experience at Penrith station has been put forward. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/559'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/penrith.html'>Penrith</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28559' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/24751971.avant-west-coast-plans-penrith-train-station-toilet-upgrade/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/24751971.avant-west-coast-plans-penrith-train-station-toilet-upgrade/?ref=rss">News and Star <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28558"></a><h4><small>28/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/maersk-to-move-operations-from-felixstowe-to-london-gateway'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/maersk-to-move-operations-from-felixstowe-to-london-gateway" data-ref='28558'> Maersk's move from Felixstowe to London Gateway will have implications for rail freight [RAIL] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Shipping company Maersk has announced that it will not be using the port of Felixstowe for larger vessels from next year, instead it will be moving part of its operations to London Gateway in Essex. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/558'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/felixstowe.html'>Felixstowe</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/london_gateway.html'>London Gateway</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/maersk.html'>Maersk</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/railfreight.html'>Railfreight</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28558' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/maersk-to-move-operations-from-felixstowe-to-london-gateway'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/maersk-to-move-operations-from-felixstowe-to-london-gateway">RAIL <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28557"></a><h4><small>28/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ft.com/content/56341d9e-f173-4795-aeab-ef110df05a7c'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ft.com/content/56341d9e-f173-4795-aeab-ef110df05a7c" data-ref='28557'> Can nationalisation fix England's rail network? [Financial Times] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Move will trigger a wave of state takeovers in the struggling, cash-strapped sector. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/557'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/england.html'>England</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/nationalisation.html'>Nationalisation</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28557' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ft.com/content/56341d9e-f173-4795-aeab-ef110df05a7c'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ft.com/content/56341d9e-f173-4795-aeab-ef110df05a7c">Financial Times <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28560"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">27/11/2024</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6638173/inverness-train-staff-refused-to-work-after-fuel-spill/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6638173/inverness-train-staff-refused-to-work-after-fuel-spill/" data-ref='28560'> Inverness train station staff refused to work after fuel spill made working conditions impossible [Press and Journal] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> 200 litres was accidentally spilled, causing major disruption to services on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/560'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/inverness.html'>Inverness</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28560' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6638173/inverness-train-staff-refused-to-work-after-fuel-spill/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6638173/inverness-train-staff-refused-to-work-after-fuel-spill/">Press and Journal <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28553"></a><h4><small>27/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg701vx94eo'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg701vx94eo" data-ref='28553'> Train services resume after Inverness fuel spill disruption [BBC News] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The spill at Inverness affected a large number of services, including between the city and Aberdeen. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/553'>Permalink</a>)</font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28553' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg701vx94eo'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg701vx94eo">BBC News <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28555"></a><h4><small>27/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/24748954.old-station-building-peebles-set-restoration/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/24748954.old-station-building-peebles-set-restoration/?ref=rss" data-ref='28555'> Ownership of historic railway building in Peebles to be transferred to trust [Peeblesshire News] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The old station building is set to now be owned by the Peebles Community Trust. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/555'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/goods_office.html'>Goods office</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/peebles.html'>Peebles</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/peebles_community_trust.html'>Peebles Community Trust</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/peebles_goods.html'>Peebles Goods</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/weighbridge.html'>Weighbridge</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-4"><center><a target=external href=/img/43/806><img border='1' src='/__cache/thumbnails/43000/43806.jpg'></a></center><br><p class=text-justify><font size=-1><a href='/locations/P/Peebles_Goods/'>Peebles Goods</a>: The surviving former goods/weighbridge office in what was once Peebles goods yard (now a car park), seen here on 8 July 2013. <br><a href=/contributors/John_Yellowlees/>John Yellowlees</a> 08/07/2013</font></p></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28555' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/24748954.old-station-building-peebles-set-restoration/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/24748954.old-station-building-peebles-set-restoration/?ref=rss">Peeblesshire News <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28554"></a><h4><small>27/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/failure-to-resume-late-night-weekend-trains-between-invernes-367392/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/failure-to-resume-late-night-weekend-trains-between-invernes-367392/" data-ref='28554'> Failure to resume late night weekend trains between Inverness, Dingwall and Tain is criticised [Inverness Courier] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Rail chiefs must urgently rethink the decision not to resume late night trains between Inverness and the north, politicians and business leaders insist. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/554'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/dingwall.html'>Dingwall</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/inverness.html'>Inverness</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/tain.html'>Tain</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/timetable.html'>Timetable</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28554' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/failure-to-resume-late-night-weekend-trains-between-invernes-367392/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/failure-to-resume-late-night-weekend-trains-between-invernes-367392/">Inverness Courier <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28547"></a><h4><small>27/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6637699/chemical-spill-scotrail-inverness-trains/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6637699/chemical-spill-scotrail-inverness-trains/" data-ref='28547'> Chemical spill cancels Scotrail trains from Inverness [Press and Journal] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Trains were impacted until 10am this morning, but people taking a journey later in the day are advised to check ahead. Train services between Edinburgh and Inverness will be cancelled or revised. A ScotRail spokesperson said: “Because of an earlier chemical spill at Inverness, services are subject to alteration and cancellation. No services can run to and from Inverness.” <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/547'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/chemical_spill.html'>Chemical spill</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/inverness.html'>Inverness</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/scotrail.html'>ScotRail</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28547' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6637699/chemical-spill-scotrail-inverness-trains/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6637699/chemical-spill-scotrail-inverness-trains/">Press and Journal <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28552"></a><h4><small>27/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotland-railway-prestigious-white-ribbon'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotland-railway-prestigious-white-ribbon" data-ref='28552'> Scotland's Railway lands prestigious White Ribbon status [ScotRail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The commitment of everyone at Scotland's Railway to tackling gender-based violence has been recognised with the award of the prestigious White Ribbon status. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/552'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/scotrail.html'>ScotRail</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/white_ribbon.html'>White Ribbon</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28552' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotland-railway-prestigious-white-ribbon'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/scotland-railway-prestigious-white-ribbon">ScotRail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28551"></a><h4><small>27/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/25/royal-mail-ending-rail-services-undermines-government-s-commitment-to-freight-db-cargo-ceo-tells-ministers'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/25/royal-mail-ending-rail-services-undermines-government-s-commitment-to-freight-db-cargo-ceo-tells-ministers" data-ref='28551'> Royal Mail ending rail services 'undermines' government's commitment to freight, DB Cargo CEO tells ministers [RAIL] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Andrea Rossi, DB Cargo's Chief Executive, wrote to Louise Haigh and Peter Hendy after Royal Mail ended its contract with the operator. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/551'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/db_cargo.html'>DB Cargo</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/railfreight.html'>Railfreight</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/royal_mail.html'>Royal Mail</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28551' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/25/royal-mail-ending-rail-services-undermines-government-s-commitment-to-freight-db-cargo-ceo-tells-ministers'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/25/royal-mail-ending-rail-services-undermines-government-s-commitment-to-freight-db-cargo-ceo-tells-ministers">RAIL <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28550"></a><h4><small>27/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/orr-begins-ticket-enforcement-review-as-it-confirms-scope-and-deadline'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/orr-begins-ticket-enforcement-review-as-it-confirms-scope-and-deadline" data-ref='28550'> ORR begins ticket enforcement review as it confirms scope and deadline [RAIL] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The Office of Rail and Road's review was announced by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh earlier this month. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/550'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/fines.html'>Fines</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/orr.html'>ORR</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/ticket_checking.html'>Ticket checking</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/ticket_enforcement.html'>Ticket enforcement</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28550' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/orr-begins-ticket-enforcement-review-as-it-confirms-scope-and-deadline'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/27/orr-begins-ticket-enforcement-review-as-it-confirms-scope-and-deadline">RAIL <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28549"></a><h4><small>27/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/5133518/dunfermline-mp-government-rosyth-europe-ferry-cash/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/5133518/dunfermline-mp-government-rosyth-europe-ferry-cash/" data-ref='28549'> Dunfermline MP presses government for cash to finally deliver Rosyth-Europe passenger ferry [The Courier] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Graeme Downie used a debate in the House of Commons to push the government for a £3 million investment to "jump start" the process. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/549'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/europe.html'>Europe</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/ferry.html'>Ferry</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/rosyth.html'>Rosyth</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28549' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/5133518/dunfermline-mp-government-rosyth-europe-ferry-cash/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/5133518/dunfermline-mp-government-rosyth-europe-ferry-cash/">The Courier <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28548"></a><h4><small>27/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5l6gd79vlo'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5l6gd79vlo" data-ref='28548'> Corran Ferry to be replaced through city deal fund [BBC Scotland] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The finance secretary has confirmed that money earmarked for road improvements will fund a new electric vessel. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/548'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/corran_ferry.html'>Corran Ferry</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28548' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5l6gd79vlo'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5l6gd79vlo">BBC Scotland <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28546"></a><h4><small>27/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/marvellous-scotrail-conductor-brightened-stv-34195290'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/marvellous-scotrail-conductor-brightened-stv-34195290" data-ref='28546'> 'Marvellous' ScotRail conductor 'brightened' STV duo's day with card tricks [Daily Record] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> STV presenters Laura Boyd and Sean Batty were travelling from Edinburgh to Glasgow on Monday when conductor Dominic provided the entertainment. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/546'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/scotrail.html'>ScotRail</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28546' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/marvellous-scotrail-conductor-brightened-stv-34195290'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/marvellous-scotrail-conductor-brightened-stv-34195290">Daily Record <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28542"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">26/11/2024</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/bad-news-for-keith-rail-passengers-as-scotrail-urged-to-re-367246/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/bad-news-for-keith-rail-passengers-as-scotrail-urged-to-re-367246/" data-ref='28542'> ScotRail urged to reverse Keith ticket office hours cuts as decision labelled ‘bad news’ for rail passengers [Grampian Online] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> ScotRail has been urged to reverse the decision. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/542'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/keith.html'>Keith</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/scotrail.html'>ScotRail</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/ticket_office.html'>Ticket Office</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28542' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/bad-news-for-keith-rail-passengers-as-scotrail-urged-to-re-367246/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/bad-news-for-keith-rail-passengers-as-scotrail-urged-to-re-367246/">Grampian Online <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28540"></a><h4><small>26/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/far-north-line-s-150-year-history-to-be-celebrated-at-specia-367224/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/far-north-line-s-150-year-history-to-be-celebrated-at-specia-367224/" data-ref='28540'> Far North Lines 150-year history to be celebrated at special exhibition in Inverness [Inverness Courier] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The exhibition, which features a treasure trove of photos of the line from times gone by, was a big success when it was previously held in Thurso. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/540'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/far_north_line.html'>Far North Line</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28540' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/far-north-line-s-150-year-history-to-be-celebrated-at-specia-367224/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/far-north-line-s-150-year-history-to-be-celebrated-at-specia-367224/">Inverness Courier <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28545"></a><h4><small>26/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/the-orient-express-style-train-dubbed-britains-most-luxurious-coming-to-scotland-4883694'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/the-orient-express-style-train-dubbed-britains-most-luxurious-coming-to-scotland-4883694" data-ref='28545'> The Orient Express style train dubbed Britain's most luxurious coming to Scotland [Scotsman] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> One of the most luxurious trains is coming to Scotland for a Christmas champagne lunch day trip. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/545'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/northern_belle.html'>Northern Belle</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28545' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/the-orient-express-style-train-dubbed-britains-most-luxurious-coming-to-scotland-4883694'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/the-orient-express-style-train-dubbed-britains-most-luxurious-coming-to-scotland-4883694">Scotsman <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28544"></a><h4><small>26/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/next-london-overground-operator-sought/67879.article'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/next-london-overground-operator-sought/67879.article" data-ref='28544'> Next London Overground operator sought [Railway Gazette] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Transport for London has invited requests to participate in the procurement of the next London Overground operating concessionaire. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/544'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/london_overground.html'>London Overground</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/transport_for_london.html'>Transport for London</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28544' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/next-london-overground-operator-sought/67879.article'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/next-london-overground-operator-sought/67879.article">Railway Gazette <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28543"></a><h4><small>26/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24751924.ferguson-marine-port-glasgow-trouble-attracing-new-ceo/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24751924.ferguson-marine-port-glasgow-trouble-attracing-new-ceo/?ref=rss" data-ref='28543'> Ferguson Marine bosses say they are having problems finding a new CEO [Greenock Telegraph] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Troubled ferry firm Ferguson Marine have admitted problems in appointing a new Chief Executive - after one quit before he had even started. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/543'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/ferguson_marine.html'>Ferguson Marine</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28543' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24751924.ferguson-marine-port-glasgow-trouble-attracing-new-ceo/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24751924.ferguson-marine-port-glasgow-trouble-attracing-new-ceo/?ref=rss">Greenock Telegraph <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28541"></a><h4><small>26/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/24751803.new-ferry-glen-sannox-handed-anchor-problem/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/24751803.new-ferry-glen-sannox-handed-anchor-problem/?ref=rss" data-ref='28541'> Anchor's awry! New Arran ferry handed over with 'outstanding issue' [Ardrossan Herald] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Arran's long-awaited Glen Sannox ferry still needs a permanent solution to a problem with its anchor system, MSPs have been told. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/541'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/mv_glen_sannox.html'>MV Glen Sannox</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28541' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/24751803.new-ferry-glen-sannox-handed-anchor-problem/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/24751803.new-ferry-glen-sannox-handed-anchor-problem/?ref=rss">Ardrossan Herald <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28538"></a><h4><small>26/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/25/rssb-launches-new-ai-rail-freight-safety-tool'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/25/rssb-launches-new-ai-rail-freight-safety-tool" data-ref='28538'> RSSB launches new AI Rail Freight safety tool [RAIL] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has unveiled an AI-powered tool aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of rail freight operations. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/538'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/rssb.html'>RSSB</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/railfreight.html'>Railfreight</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28538' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/25/rssb-launches-new-ai-rail-freight-safety-tool'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/25/rssb-launches-new-ai-rail-freight-safety-tool">RAIL <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28537"></a><h4><small>26/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.northumberlandline.uk/post/overnight-closure-at-marcheys-house-level-crossing-14th-december'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.northumberlandline.uk/post/overnight-closure-at-marcheys-house-level-crossing-14th-december" data-ref='28537'> Overnight Closure at Marcheys House Level Crossing (14th December) [Northumberland Line] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> We will be undertaking works to complete the upgrade of the level crossing on Plessey Road, ahead of the reopening of the line to ... <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/537'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/marcheys_house_level_crossing.html'>Marcheys House Level Crossing</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28537' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.northumberlandline.uk/post/overnight-closure-at-marcheys-house-level-crossing-14th-december'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.northumberlandline.uk/post/overnight-closure-at-marcheys-house-level-crossing-14th-december">Northumberland Line <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28536"></a><h4><small>26/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/one-year-on-from-ditching-chemicals-from-its-cleaning-regime-northern-hails-move-a-clean-sweep'); return true;" target="external" href="https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/one-year-on-from-ditching-chemicals-from-its-cleaning-regime-northern-hails-move-a-clean-sweep" data-ref='28536'> One year on from ditching chemicals from its cleaning regime, Northern hails move a clean sweep [Northern] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Northern says the decision to ditch chemicals from its cleaning regime a year ago has been a clean sweep with less waste, fewer hazards and cost savings all recorded. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/536'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/northern.html'>Northern</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28536' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/one-year-on-from-ditching-chemicals-from-its-cleaning-regime-northern-hails-move-a-clean-sweep'); return true;" target="external" href="https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/one-year-on-from-ditching-chemicals-from-its-cleaning-regime-northern-hails-move-a-clean-sweep">Northern <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28539"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">25/11/2024</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/northampton-flooding-update-passenger-disruption-continues-as-major-rail-repairs-begin'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/northampton-flooding-update-passenger-disruption-continues-as-major-rail-repairs-begin" data-ref='28539'> Northampton flooding update: passenger disruption continues as major rail repairs begin [Network Rail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Network Rail has issued an update to passengers following severe flooding in Northampton caused by the River Nene bursting its banks in the early hours of the morning (Monday 25 November). <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/539'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/flood.html'>Flood</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/northampton.html'>Northampton</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28539' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/northampton-flooding-update-passenger-disruption-continues-as-major-rail-repairs-begin'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/northampton-flooding-update-passenger-disruption-continues-as-major-rail-repairs-begin">Network Rail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28533"></a><h4><small>25/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/24748306.helensburgh-central-ticket-office-hours-cuts-slammed-msp/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/24748306.helensburgh-central-ticket-office-hours-cuts-slammed-msp/?ref=rss" data-ref='28533'> 'Abhorrent': Ticket office cuts to rail stations slammed by MSP [Helensburgh Advertiser] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Threats to cut ticket office opening hours at Helensburgh Central and other stations have prompted safety fears for passengers. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/533'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/helensburgh_central.html'>Helensburgh Central</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/ticket_offices.html'>Ticket offices</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28533' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/24748306.helensburgh-central-ticket-office-hours-cuts-slammed-msp/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/24748306.helensburgh-central-ticket-office-hours-cuts-slammed-msp/?ref=rss">Helensburgh Advertiser <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28531"></a><h4><small>25/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/special-features/scotrail-help-older-people-christmas-34079069'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/special-features/scotrail-help-older-people-christmas-34079069" data-ref='28531'> ScotRail is on track to help older people this Christmas [Daily Record] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Thanks to ScotRail's partnership with Age Scotland, you can help give support to older people across Scotland when you travel by train. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/531'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/age_scotland.html'>Age Scotland</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/scotrail.html'>ScotRail</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28531' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/special-features/scotrail-help-older-people-christmas-34079069'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/special-features/scotrail-help-older-people-christmas-34079069">Daily Record <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28528"></a><h4><small>25/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24744907.500-000-fewer-train-journeys-taken-inverclyde-since-covid/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24744907.500-000-fewer-train-journeys-taken-inverclyde-since-covid/?ref=rss" data-ref='28528'> Half a million fewer train journeys taken across Inverclyde compared with pre Covid [Greenock Telegraph] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Figures released by a transport body reveal that the number of train journeys taken across Inverclyde this year has fallen by more than half a million since before the coronavirus pandemic. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/528'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/inverclyde.html'>Inverclyde</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/statistics.html'>Statistics</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28528' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24744907.500-000-fewer-train-journeys-taken-inverclyde-since-covid/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24744907.500-000-fewer-train-journeys-taken-inverclyde-since-covid/?ref=rss">Greenock Telegraph <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28527"></a><h4><small>25/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.directrailservices.com/direct-rail-services-secures-new-deal-with-supermarket-giant/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.directrailservices.com/direct-rail-services-secures-new-deal-with-supermarket-giant/" data-ref='28527'> Direct Rail Services secures new deal with supermarket giant [Direct Rail Services] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Direct Rail Services (DRS) has continued its long-standing partnership with UK's biggest supermarket chain. Nuclear Transport Solutions rail division has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with supermarket giant Tesco. The new deal means DRS will continue to supply safe, secure and reliable rail operations as part of their established partnership. DRS will run services between ... <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/527'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/drs.html'>DRS</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/direct_rail_services.html'>Direct Rail Services</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/railfreight.html'>Railfreight</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/tesco.html'>Tesco</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28527' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.directrailservices.com/direct-rail-services-secures-new-deal-with-supermarket-giant/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.directrailservices.com/direct-rail-services-secures-new-deal-with-supermarket-giant/">Direct Rail Services <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28535"></a><h4><small>25/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/in-cab-signalling-testing-affecting-thameslink-and-great-northern-services-between-london-and-peterboroughkings-lynn-this-weekend'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/in-cab-signalling-testing-affecting-thameslink-and-great-northern-services-between-london-and-peterboroughkings-lynn-this-weekend" data-ref='28535'> In-cab signalling testing affecting Thameslink & Great Northern this weekend [Network Rail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> East Coast Main Line passengers are reminded to check before they travel due to further digital signalling testing taking place this upcoming weekend. Thameslink and Great Northern services between London and Peterborough/Kings Lynn will be affected, with rail replacement bus services in place. It's part of continuing work on the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/535'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/east_coast_main_line.html'>East Coast Main Line</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/great_northern.html'>Great Northern</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/in-cab_signalling.html'>In-cab signalling</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/thameslink.html'>Thameslink</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28535' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/in-cab-signalling-testing-affecting-thameslink-and-great-northern-services-between-london-and-peterboroughkings-lynn-this-weekend'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/in-cab-signalling-testing-affecting-thameslink-and-great-northern-services-between-london-and-peterboroughkings-lynn-this-weekend">Network Rail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28534"></a><h4><small>25/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/5132184/brechin-polar-express-picture-gallery/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/5132184/brechin-polar-express-picture-gallery/" data-ref='28534'> 55 great pictures as The Polar Express makes its return to Brechin [The Courier] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The famous train will run at Brechin Caledonian Railway every weekend until Christmas - but the prized golden tickets have already sold out. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/534'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/brechin.html'>Brechin</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/caledonian_railway_(preserved).html'>Caledonian Railway (Preserved)</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/the_polar_express.html'>The Polar Express</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28534' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/5132184/brechin-polar-express-picture-gallery/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/5132184/brechin-polar-express-picture-gallery/">The Courier <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28532"></a><h4><small>25/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2nz34rdgno'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2nz34rdgno" data-ref='28532'> Trains cancelled in and out of Devon and Cornwall [BBC News] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Great Western Railway says train services between London Paddington and Penzance are cancelled. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/532'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/cornwall.html'>Cornwall</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/devon.html'>Devon</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/great_western_railway.html'>Great Western Railway</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28532' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2nz34rdgno'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2nz34rdgno">BBC News <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28529"></a><h4><small>25/11/2024</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/22/southeastern-still-unable-to-accept-king-charles-iii-banknotes-at-ticket-machines'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/22/southeastern-still-unable-to-accept-king-charles-iii-banknotes-at-ticket-machines" data-ref='28529'> Southeastern still unable to accept King Charles III banknotes at ticket machines [RAIL] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The new King Charles III notes have been in circulation since June. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/529'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/southeastern.html'>Southeastern</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='28529' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/22/southeastern-still-unable-to-accept-king-charles-iii-banknotes-at-ticket-machines'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/22/southeastern-still-unable-to-accept-king-charles-iii-banknotes-at-ticket-machines">RAIL <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="28524"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">24/11/2024</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/affordable-homes-back-on-track-in-nethy-bridge-after-ministe-367117/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/affordable-homes-back-on-track-in-nethy-bridge-after-ministe-367117/" data-ref='28524'> Affordable homes back on track in Nethy Bridge after Ministers reject flood concerns [Strathspey and Badenoch Herald] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Up to 21 homes to be built at site of village's former railway station. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/28/524'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/nethy_bridge.html'>Nethy Bridge</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/strathspey_railway_(original).html'>Strathspey Railway (Original)</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-4"><center><a target=external href=/img/53/902><img border='1' src='/__cache/thumbnails/53000/53902.jpg'></a></center><br><p class=text-justify><font size=-1><a href='/locations/N/Nethy_Bridge/'>Nethy Bridge</a>: The old station at Nethy Bridge in May 2002 looking south along the Strathspey route towards Aviemore. By this time the building had been converted for use as a bunkhouse.<br><a href=/contributors/John_Furnevel/>John Furnevel</a> 15/05/2002</font></p></div><div class="col-md-4"><center><a target=external href=/img/24/584><img border='1' src='/__cache/thumbnails/24000/24584.jpg'></a></center><br><p class=text-justify><font size=-1><a href='/locations/N/Nethy_Bridge/'>Nethy Bridge</a>: Looking north over the level crossing at Nethy Bridge on 2 November 1968 as a special makes a photostop at the closed station. 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