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Richard Clinnick to be Modern Railways Editor

27th August 2024

Current Rail Express Editor to join in November

First GBRf locomotive identities confirmed for gala

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REVEALED: The first locomotive identities for the GBRf Gala!

31st August 2024

The first of the GBRf Gala Weekend locomotive identities have been revealed for the September 7/8 event at the Nene Valley Railway. Read the latest event update here.

A contactless ticket reader. Courtesy Rail Delivery Group

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Contactless rollout expands in September

30th August 2024

All c2c stations now covered in scheme

On trial: the Class 802 with traction batteries is being tested on the main line. Courtesy Hitachi Rail

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Battery '802' starts testing

30th August 2024

Carbon emissions and fuel consumption predicted to fall by up to 30%

DP World is targeting 40% of intermodal containers arriving at Southampton to travel onwards by rail. Courtesy DP World

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NR cuts access charges for new traffic

30th August 2024

New initiative driven by freight growth targets

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LNER drivers strike ends with deal

30th August 2024

Weekend strikes called off

The GBRf Gala Weekend takes place at the Nene Valley Railway on September 7/8 2024.

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UPDATED TIMETABLE: Final preparations take place for the GBRf Gala Weekend

27th August 2024

UPDATED TIMETABLE AVAILABLE NOW! GB Railfreight and the Nene Valley Railway are making final preparations for a charity gala weekend on 7-8 September, supported by Modern Railways and our sister title Hornby Magazine - and the timetable is now available online to plan your visit.