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More travel disruption with fresh strikes planned for next week

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Alex Bestwick

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5th October 2022

Further strikes are to be held by railway workers in worsening disputes over pay, jobs and conditions, following on from Wednesday’s walkout.
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Train companies suffer glitch accepting card payments for tickets

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Alex Bestwick

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4th October 2022

Several train companies are suffering problems accepting card payments for tickets.
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Swanning about – bird on the line delays rush hour commuters

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Alex Bestwick

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3rd October 2022

Commuters suffered major disruption on Monday due to a swan on a railway line.
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Train Life: A Railway Simulator now available on consoles

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Alex Bestwick

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3rd October 2022

One month after its full release on PC, Train Life: A Railway Simulator is now available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. In addition, all players can now take control of the legendary Orient Express.
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Model railway events coming up this Autumn

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Alex Bestwick

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29th September 2022

There are plenty of exciting events coming up in the model railway world this Autumn – here’s a few to put into your calendar.
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Rail passengers urged only to travel if necessary on strike days

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Alex Bestwick

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28th September 2022

Rail passengers have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel on Saturday due to a strike by workers in the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
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Rapido Trains UK launches range of The Titfield Thunderbolt models with FIVE new 1:76 scale models

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Darren Hendley

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28th September 2022

Rapido Trains UK have revealed a range of models inspired by The Titfield Thunderbolt that will be available in time to celebrate […]
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Bachmann Collectors Club launches new Limited Edition models during Members Day 2022

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Darren Hendley

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28th September 2022

After an enforced hiatus the annual Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day made a welcome return today when the 2022 event […]
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Explore London Transport Museum after dark at these upcoming Friday Lates

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Alex Bestwick

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28th September 2022

London Transport Museum in Covent Garden is opening its doors after dark for two final Friday Lates this year.
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Elizabeth line’s Bond Street station to open next month

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Alex Bestwick

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28th September 2022

Bond Street station on London’s Elizabeth line will open on Monday October 24, Transport for London has announced.
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