This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!
The easing of lockdown measures across the country comes at a good time for Rail Charter Services, and HS2 is back in the news as the project’s minister responds to criticisms.
In a week dominated by election coverage, we try and swerve away from the General Election and give you the important stories from across our railways.
Mortons Media Group has launched a range of non-fiction books to complement the selection of Mortons bookazines available from retailers all over the world.
The extensive collection of steam, electric and diesel publications takes you through the decades, right up to the very latest models on the lines today.
We start this week’s railway round-up with some good news as Whaley Bridge residents return as lines reopen too. Read how Britain’s train companies announced that they were pulling out of Interrail, only to reverse the decision a day later.