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Railway heritage saved in 2024

After examining railway structures that were on the ‘at risk’ radar, Dr Joseph Brennan turns the spotlight on stories that have had a happier ending.

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Rail Minister Lord Hendy: nationalisation and the future of rail

After seven months in office, what has Rail Minister Lord Hendy achieved? In an exclusive RAIL interview, Paul Clifton tries to find out.

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Whoosh transforms passenger information

Operators are introducing ways to get all the real-time travel information you need… via QR codes. Paul Clifton investigates.

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Reopenings special: East Yorkshire’s plan to bring back the trains

Dozens of rail reopening plans are under threat. Andy Comfort reports on a still optimistic campaign to restore train services between Hull, Beverley and York.

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Reopenings special: What hope now for the 'railway deserts'?

With the demise of the Restoring Your Railway fund, have the prospects for rail reopenings ended with it? Joe Campbell reports.

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Reopenings special: Progress from west to east in three stages

The first section of East West Rail is due to open this year, but ultimately the line will continue to Cambridge. Peter Plisner looks at the latest progress.

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Chathill: the station that the nation forgot

Richard Foster explores a quiet area of the North East with one of the network’s quirkiest stations.

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Railway 200: the vital heritage still on the ‘at risk’ radar

Much is being done to conserve historic rail structures, but as we enter the bicentenary year, some are still at risk. Dr Joseph Brennan picks a few key ones.

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Train test: are SWR’s Arterios worth the wait?

Pip Dunn tests South Western Railway’s Class 701s now that they are in traffic.

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Review: Midlands' minor inconveniences all add up

In our latest undercover assessment of how the railway treats passengers, our Mystery Shopper travels around popular Midlands destinations with five operators.