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Last Notes npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Bedfordshire Railway Celebrates Steam Gala Success Leighton Buzzard Railway Autumn Steam Gala was well attended https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/bedfordshire-railway-celebrates-steam-gala-success.html #steamgala #autumnsteam #railway #buzzardrailway #leightonbuzzard #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) County Durham railway supports locals after storm cancels train Weardale Railway in County Durham found itself with a surplus of afternoon teas when it had to cancel a train during stormy weather, so it distributed them to local emergency services, care workers and senior citizens in the area. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/county-durham-railway-supports-locals-after-storm-cancels-train.html #countydurham #train #weardalerailway #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Preserved Class 313 EMU to be available as N-Gauge model Rails of Sheffield has announced an N Gauge model of a Class 313 EMU that is being preserved by the Fife Heritage Railway in Scotland. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/preserved-class-313-emu-to-be-available-as-n-gauge-model.html #preservedclass #emu #fifeheritage #heritagerailway #model #scotland #gauge #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Heritage railway to host fireworks display in Loughborough The Great Central Railway is planning a fantastic Bonfire Night event combined with a heritage railway journey. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/heritage-railway-to-host-fireworks-display-in-loughborough.html #heritagerailway #loughborough #centralrailway #bonfirenight #greatcentral #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Crewe Heritage Centre plans for Spooky Half term The Crewe Heritage Centre has some remaining open days before they close for winter. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/crewe-heritage-centre-plans-for-spooky-half-term.html #heritagecentre #spookyhalf #creweheritage #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) RAIB issues preliminary report into signalling system failure in Wales RAIB has issued the results of a preliminary examination into last month’s failure of the signalling system near Welshpool, Powys. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/raib-issues-preliminary-report-into-signalling-system-failure-in-wales.html #raib #signallingsystem #wales #failure #powys #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Disruption hot spots to be inspected before winter To help reduce drainage-related disruptions, Network Rail is inspecting all 130 priority sites by the end of the month. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/disruption-hot-spots-to-be-inspected-before-winter.html #networkrail #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) World’s largest battery train order placed with Siemens The state of Lower Saxony in north western Germany has placed the largest ever order for battery trains with rolling stock manufacturer Siemens Mobility. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/worlds-largest-battery-train-order-placed-with-siemens.html #siemensmobility #lowersaxony #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) £15 million upgrades to disrupt Scotland’s railway over Christmas Over the festive season, Network Rail will be working on upgrades across Scotland, with £15 million set to be invested. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/15-million-upgrades-to-disrupt-scotlands-railway-over-christmas.html #scotland #networkrail #upgrades #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Image released following incident at London Underground station British Transport Police are investigating an incident in London and have released an image in connection. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/image-released-following-incident-at-london-underground-station.html #londonunderground #transportpolice #incident #britishtransport #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Newcastle trains disrupted as emergency services attend incident Emergency services are attending to an incident in the Newcastle area, which means that some lines have been closed. Trains are set to be cancelled… https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/newcastle-trains-disrupted-as-emergency-services-attend-incident.html #emergencyservices #trains #incident #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Thomas the Tank Engine and Santa to bring Christmas magic to Nene Valley This year, the Nene Valley Railway is providing Christmas magic at great prices. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/thomas-the-tank-engine-and-santa-to-bring-christmas-magic-to-nene-valley.html #tankengine #nenevalley #christmasmagic #santa #railway #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Next year’s events announced for Welsh railway The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway has lots of plans left for this year, including its Halloween and Christmas trains. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/next-years-events-announced-for-welsh-railway.html #welsh #railway #llanfairlight #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Portable defibrillator to be introduced at East Lancashire Railway Thanks to the support of national defibrillator charity AEDdonate, the East Lancashire Railway now has a portable Automated External Defibrillator (AED). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/portable-defibrillator-to-be-introduced-at-east-lancashire-railway.html #eastlancashire #lancashirerailway #defibrillator #automatedexternal #portable #aed #aeddonate #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Final Class 555 to enter service on Tyne and Wear Metro The final phase of the £362 million project has been reached as Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus has all 46 new Metro trains ready for customer service. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/final-class-555-to-enter-service-on-tyne-and-wear-metro.html #wearmetro #finalclass #service #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Scottish station set for accessibility boost Network Rail has begun work to improve accessibility for passengers at Dalwhinnie station and strengthen the infrastructure of the Highland Main Line in the area. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/scottish-station-set-for-accessibility-boost.html #highlandmain #mainline #networkrail #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) New West Yorkshire railway station to take advantage of Mass Transit Network Plans have been announced for a new Bradford Interchange station to be built in Bradford, West Yorkshire. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/new-west-yorkshire-railway-station-to-take-advantage-of-mass-transit-network.html #transitnetwork #westyorkshire #masstransit #newwest #station #bradfordinterchange #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Warwickshire emergency bridge repairs completed Earlier this year, major damage occurred to a railway bridge near Nuneaton, causing an emergency closure. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/warwickshire-emergency-bridge-repairs-completed.html #nuneaton #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Reminder: Yorkshire services disrupted over the next two weekends Network Rail is reminding passengers of upcoming weekend work on the East Coast Main Line. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/reminder-yorkshire-services-disrupted-over-the-next-two-weekends.html #mainline #coastmain #eastcoast #networkrail #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Preston and Bolton passengers advised to check before travelling after electricity issue A fault with the overhead wires is causing disruption for passengers trying to travel between Preston and Bolton. Engineers have been on site throughout the… https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/preston-and-bolton-passengers-advised-to-check-before-travelling-after-electricity-issue.html #bolton #engineers #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Manchester station takes the win in the World Cup of Stations The public have been voting in the World Cup of Stations throughout October. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/manchester-station-takes-the-win-in-the-world-cup-of-stations.html #worldcup #october #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Colne to Skipton railway line reopening has petition launched A petition was launched by SELRAP on 10th October calling on ministers to support efforts to reinstate the “missing link” between Skipton and Colne. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/colne-to-skipton-railway-line-reopening-has-petition-launched.html #colne #launched #selrap #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Partnership extension for Greater Anglia and Stadler Stadler and GBR Anglia have signed a full-service contract extension that will see Stadler Rail Service UK continue to maintain 58 FLIRT units for the… https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/partnership-extension-for-greater-anglia-and-stadler.html #greateranglia #stadler #gbranglia #railservice #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Huntingdon train stabbings trial continues Yesterday, Anthony Williams, aged 33, pleaded guilty in court to a range of offences. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/huntingdon-train-stabbings-trial-continues.html #anthonywilliams #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Greater collective ownership for Midlands Connect From April next year, Midlands Connect will have a greater collective ownership of its strategic transport agenda, led by mayors and council leaders. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/greater-collective-ownership-for-midlands-connect.html #midlandsconnect #collectiveownership #greatercollective #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Consultation to open for plans on Yorkshire upgrades The next phase of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has been announced, with significant improvements planned between Standedge and Gledholt. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/consultation-to-open-for-plans-on-yorkshire-upgrades.html #routeupgrade #transpennineroute #tru #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) ScotRail celebrates being a finalist in the World Cup of Stations The winner of the World Cup of Stations was announced, with Irlam taking the top spot. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/scotrail-celebrates-being-a-finalist-in-the-world-cup-of-stations.html #worldcup #stations #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Greater Thameslink Railway initiatives help reduce crime Following the introduction of different initiatives, Greater Thameslink Railway has reported that there have been fewer reported instances of theft and vandalism. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/greater-thameslink-railway-initiatives-help-reduce-crime.html #greaterthameslink #thameslinkrailway #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Nexus recruiting key staff for Tyne and Wear Metro Nexus, the operator of the Tyne and Wear Metro, has released details of new engineering vacancies. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/nexus-recruiting-key-staff-for-tyne-and-wear-metro.html #wearmetro #nexus #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Ipswich Town fans to get extra service after Nottingham Forest fixture An extra train service will operate on the 23rd October to help Ipswich Town fans travel home after their team's match. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/greater-anglia-to-run-extra-train-after-midweek-ipswich-town-fc-fixture.html #nottinghamforest #ipswichtown #townfans #extra #october #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) WATCH: Manchester upgrades provide better operational flexibility Network Rail has recently completed three projects in Greater Manchester to provide capacity for longer trains with more seats. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/watch-manchester-upgrades-provide-better-operational-flexibility.html #greatermanchester #networkrail #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Suffolk rail services disrupted for nine days Network Rail is reminding passengers in Suffolk that their journeys may be disrupted for nine days starting this Saturday (24 October) as it carries out work to renew the crucial Saxmundham Junction this weekend. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/suffolk-rail-services-disrupted-for-nine-days.html #ninedays #rail #saxmundhamjunction #october #networkrail #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) London Northwestern Railway introduces ‘Standard Plus’ ticket Train operator London Northwestern Railway has today announced that it is to introduce a new 'Standard Plus' ticket which entitles passengers to travel in a carriage which has facilities that Standard Class tickets do not. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/london-northwestern-railway-introduces-standard-plus-ticket.html #northwesternrailway #londonnorthwestern #ticket #class #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Spooky times ahead at Somerset railway The East Somerset Railway is planning to frighten visitors with its Spooky Special trains this Halloween. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/spooky-times-ahead-at-somerset-railway.html #somersetrailway #eastsomerset #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) FREE update to extend London Overground route for Train Sim World 7 A major addition to Train Sim World 7 is being released on Tuesday, 22nd October, with the arrival of The Mildmay Line Expansion. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/free-update-to-extend-london-overground-route-for-train-sim-world-7.html #simworld #trainsim #londonoverground #free #lineexpansion #mildmayline #october #tuesday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Crewe Heritage Centre names ‘Joshua Junction’ after young fundraiser Crewe Heritage Centre in Cheshire has named a junction on its miniature railway after ten-year-old Joshua Bailey, who has raised more than a thousand pounds for the Centre. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/crewe-heritage-centre-names-joshua-junction-after-young-fundraiser.html #creweheritage #heritagecentre #joshuabailey #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Government launches measures to prevent noise and antisocial behaviour on transport The government is to take action to curb anti-social behaviour on public transport, asking passengers to 'Share the carriage. Not the noise.' https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/government-launches-measures-to-prevent-noise-and-antisocial-behaviour-on-transport.html #transport #behaviour #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Book Review: Preserved Railways of the North East: Northumberland and County Durham by Dave Hewitt and Henry Elliott In Preserved Railways of the North East, the authors explore five heritage railways in Northumberland and County Durham. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/book-review-preserved-railways-of-the-north-east-northumberland-and-county-durham-by-dave-hewitt-and-henry-elliott.html #northeast #henryelliott #countydurham #davehewitt #bookreview #preservedrailways #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Welsh heritage railway takes dementia residents on first-ever ‘Memory Train’ The Llangollen and Corwen Railway took around fifty care home residents on a 'trip back in time' to mark World Alzheimer's Day on 21 September. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/welsh-heritage-railway-takes-dementia-residents-on-first-ever-memory-train.html #corwenrailway #residents #worldalzheimer #september #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Welsh miniature steam railway to run Firework Train The Fairbourne Railway in Wales is to run a Firework Train on Saturday 7 November. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/welsh-miniature-steam-railway-to-run-firework-train.html #fireworktrain #railway #run #fairbournerailway #november #saturday #wales #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Volunteers transform Scottish railway stations Train operator ScotRail has revealed that volunteers have carried out more than 48,000 hours of unpaid work to give passengers using more than two hundred of its stations a better experience. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/volunteers-transform-scottish-railway-stations.html #stations #scotrail #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Stadler tests hydrogen trains for Italy on narrow-gauge track in Switzerland Railway rolling stock manufacturer Stadler has built a stretch of narrow-gauge railway track between Hemishofen and Ramsen in Switzerland and is testing hydrogen trains on it. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/stadler-tests-hydrogen-trains-for-italy-on-narrow-gauge-track-in-switzerland.html #hydrogentrains #italy #switzerland #track #ramsen #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Commuter train wins Japanese design award The Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) has included the 90000 Series commuter train that was recently introduced on the country's Tobu Tojo line in its Good Design Best 100 Award 2026. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/commuter-train-wins-japanese-design-award.html #commutertrain #award #designbest #designpromotion #gooddesign #japaninstitute #tobutojo #jdp #series #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) New transport map supports Manchester music venues A new partnership between Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Music Commission (GMMC), and the Music Venue Trust (MVT) is set to make travel easier. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/new-transport-map-supports-manchester-music-venues.html #manchestermusic #greatermanchester #musiccommission #venuetrust #gmmc #mvt #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Public ownership brings step-free access at Dorset station Work has begun to bring step-free access to Pokesdown station in Bournemouth, Dorset. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/public-ownership-brings-step-free-access-at-dorset-station.html #access #station #bournemouth #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) WATCH: Train operator uses immersive learning for training staff Avanti West Coast has opened an immersive learning space at its staff training academy in Crewe, Cheshire. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/watch-train-operator-uses-immersive-learning-for-training-staff.html #immersivelearning #train #westcoast #staff #cheshire #avantiwest #crewe #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Winners of our weekly photo competition The latest winners in our weekly community railway photo competition https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/winners-of-our-weekly-photo-competition.html #photocompetition #winners #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Operator seeks votes for Brookwood in World Cup of Stations Competition for the 'World Cup of Stations' is hotting up as the deadline approaches, with South Western encouraging votes for its station, Brookwood, which is one of five finalists. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/operator-seeks-votes-for-brookwood-in-world-cup-of-stations.html #worldcup #stations #southwestern #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) East Midlands Railway launches apprenticeship plan Train operator East Midlands Railway (EMR) is to pilot an apprenticeship aimed at bringing young people into careers in the railway industry. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/east-midlands-railway-launches-apprenticeship-plan.html #midlandsrailway #eastmidlands #emr #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Festive charity train ride and fun run at Devon railway The Plym Valley Railway at Plymouth in Devon is holding a special festive train ride and fun run to raise money for the Children’s Hospice South West. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/festive-charity-train-ride-and-fun-run-at-devon-railway.html #funrun #trainride #devon #southwest #railway #hospicesouth #plymvalley #children #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Škoda explores opportunities in India and Azerbaijan Škoda Group representatives recently visited India and Azerbaijan to explore opportunities for increasing the company's presence in those countries. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/skoda-explores-opportunities-in-india-and-azerbaijan.html #azerbaijan #skoda #opportunities #group #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Coach update released by Dapol Model railway company Dapol has issued an update on its N Gauge Full Brake (BG) and Refurbished Buffet models. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/coach-update-released-by-dapol.html #dapol #fullbrake #gaugefull #refurbishedbuffet #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) £237,000 grant for London Transport Museum The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded a grant to London Transport Museum so that it can protect and share the capital's iconic transport signage. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/237000-grant-for-london-transport-museum.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) South Devon Railway welcomes rebuilt Class 60 locomotive On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, the South Devon Railway, which is based at Buckfastleigh, will host its annual Diesel Gala, and promises visitors an "extravaganza". https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/south-devon-railway-welcomes-rebuilt-class-60-locomotive.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) £20m plan to improve Oxfordshire’s railways Oxfordshire County Council is set to approve a £20m investment to improve rail transport and connectivity across Oxfordshire and the wider region. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/20m-plan-to-improve-oxfordshires-railways.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Deltic locomotive to star in winter event at Severn Valley Railway The Severn Valley Railway has something special in store for its Winter Diesel Day, being hosted on the 29th December. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/deltic-55009-to-bring-extra-roar-to-the-svrs-winter-diesel-day.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Regulator seeks views on safeguards for fair rail ticket market The Office for Road and Rail (ORR) has opened a consultation on its forthcoming Code of Practice for online sales of travel tickets once Great British Railways (GBR) takes over the system. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/regulator-seeks-views-on-safeguards-for-fair-rail-ticket-market.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Rapido Trains announces ‘Pocket Peckett’ model Model railway company Rapido Trains has today announced that it is to produce a miniature version of its own engine Peckett 1631 “Marcia” (SKU 816xxx -OO Gauge). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/rapido-trains-announces-pocket-peckett-model.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Autumn timetable change to affect Welsh railway routes The railway industry in Wales is preparing for autumn and early winter weather conditions which are expected to be wetter and stormier than usual. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/autumn-timetable-change-to-affect-welsh-railway-routes.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) North Yorkshire train services to be cancelled Train services in North Yorkshire will be disrupted on several occasions this month because of major engineering work. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/north-yorkshire-train-services-to-be-cancelled.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Weekly winners in our Railway Photo Competition The latest winning railway pictures in our weekly community competition https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/weekly-winners-in-our-railway-photo-competition.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Tyne and Wear Metro driver completes six endurance challenges John Loraine, a Tyne and Wear Metro driver, has completed six long-distance running challenges to raise money for a mental health charity. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/tyne-and-wear-metro-driver-completes-six-endurance-challenges.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Overhead wire fault in Staffordshire causes major disruption Network Rail is urging passengers to check before travelling, as a fault with the overhead wires is causing major disruption to trains. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/overhead-wire-fault-in-staffordshire-causes-major-disruption.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Five East Midlands Railway station toilets to be refurbished Five East Midlands Railway (EMR) stations are benefiting from around £100,000 investment to upgrade their toilet facilities. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/five-east-midlands-railway-station-toilets-to-be-refurbished.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Yorkshire schoolchildren learn about Black History thanks to LNER As part of Black History Month, LNER took a group of schoolchildren from Bradford to Doncaster to learn about the Black trailblazers in the rail industry. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/yorkshire-schoolchildren-learn-about-black-history-thanks-to-lner.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) New feature launches at Scottish railway station First class lounge opens at Leuchars station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/new-feature-launches-at-scottish-railway-station.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) More interest for children on Cambridgeshire rail route Children travelling by train on the Hereward Line route can make their journey more interesting with a new free children’s activity book. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/more-interest-for-children-on-cambridgeshire-rail-route.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Switzerland beckons in the latest Train Simulator Classic release The latest release for Train Simulator Classic travels to Switzerland for authentic operations on one of the country's most stunning mountain routes. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/switzerland-beckons-in-the-latest-train-simulator-classic-release.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman visits Swanage this month Earlier this year, it was announced that the Swanage Railway would be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special visitor. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/steam-locomotive-60103-flying-scotsman-visits-swanage-this-month.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Exmoor heritage railway celebrates successful first year for young volunteers Lynton and Barnstaple Railway is celebrating a successful first year for its young volunteers' programme, TrackForce. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/exmoor-heritage-railway-celebrates-successful-first-year-for-young-volunteers.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) New campaign against trespassing on Southeastern Railway Southeastern, along with other train operators, Network Rail, and British Transport Police, is taking part in a new campaign against trespassing. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/new-campaign-against-trespassing-on-southeastern-railway.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Transport for London clamping down on hate crime To clamp down on hate crime on London’s transport network, Transport for London (TfL) is running interactive awareness events at stations and online. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/transport-for-london-clamping-down-on-hate-crime.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Successful mixed traction weekend at Gloucestershire railway Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway's Autumn Mixed Traction saw many of the railway’s steam and heritage diesel locomotives in operation. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/successful-mixed-traction-weekend-at-gloucestershire-railway.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Supporters see latest work on LMS-Patriot 5551 The Unknown Warrior Last month, members of the LMS-Patriot Company took the opportunity to see for themselves the progress that is being made on the new-build steam locomotive LMS Patriot Class No. 5551 'The Unknown Warrior'. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/supporters-see-latest-work-on-lms-patriot-5551-the-unknown-warrior.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Preparing for Santa at Midsomer Norton The Somerset and Dorset Railway at Midsomer Norton is getting ready for when the nights grow colder, and the lights begin to twinkle. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/preparing-for-santa-at-midsomer-norton.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Weather monitoring equipment being installed on communication masts New equipment to monitor weather conditions has been installed at ten locations across Network Rail’s Wales and Borders route. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/weather-monitoring-equipment-being-installed-on-communication-masts.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Woody Bay set to host First Model Show Next Month First model railway show to be hosted at Woody Bay station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/woody-bay-set-to-host-first-model-show-next-month.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Disruption to Liverpool Street train services Trains between London Liverpool Street and Hackney Downs are being disrupted because of an incident at London Liverpool Street Station. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/disruption-to-liverpool-street-train-services.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Great British Railways confirms HQ and apprenticeship scheme Great British Railways (GBR) has confirmed details of its apprenticeship scheme and its Derby headquarters. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/great-british-railways-confirms-hq-and-apprenticeship-scheme.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) 4km of Manchester Metrolink track to be replaced Next Monday (19 October), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will begin its last Metrolink tram upgrade work of the year. The work will last for two weeks. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/4km-of-manchester-metrolink-track-to-be-replaced.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Exmoor heritage railway to celebrate Dark Skies Festival The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway is to run a special train on Sunday 1 November as part of the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/exmoor-heritage-railway-to-celebrate-dark-skies-festival.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Collection X steam locomotive returns to steam Belgian-built Couillet 1318 of 1900, has returned to steam after decades away from the public eye. The locomotive was run on the Sabero Railway in… https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/collection-x-steam-locomotive-returns-to-steam.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Yorkshire train services to be disrupted this December Passengers to and from Doncaster in South Yorkshire face festive disruption as no trains will stop at or pass through the station on Christmas Eve while engineering work is carried out on the East Coast Main Line. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/yorkshire-train-services-to-be-disrupted-this-december.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) New appointments for The Gresley Society The Gresley Society has announced that it has appointed Mark Allatt as its Vice Chair and Keith Ashford as a Trustee and Board member. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/new-appointments-for-the-gresley-society.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Glasgow services to be impacted by weekend work Later this month, weekend work begins for two consecutive weekends on Glasgow's Argyle line and Central Low Level station. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/glasgow-services-to-be-impacted-by-weekend-work.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Halloween trains for New Forest steam railway Exbury Gardens Steam Railway in the New Forest is to run a live-action Ghost Train during the school half-term break later this month. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/halloween-trains-for-new-forest-steam-railway.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Chiltern Railways confirmed as being under public ownership Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that Chiltern Railways services are now run by a new public sector operator – Chiltern Rail Limited. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/chiltern-railways-confirmed-as-being-under-public-ownership.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) Appeal launched for steam locomotive 3840 County of Montgomery The Churchward County Trust (CCT) is appealing for donations to continue its work in building GWR ‘County’ No. 3840 ‘County of Montgomery’. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/appeal-launched-for-steam-locomotive-3840-county-of-montgomery.html npub1364mu5ey8t8v224pu9873l5ed8vqdy7w46a45p42pxlytchchraq52tvns RailAdvent (Unofficial) London North Eastern Railway partners with Light Night Leeds Light Night Leeds has announced that London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is to be its official rail partner for its festival this year, which will take place in the West Yorkshire city on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/london-north-eastern-railway-partners-with-light-night-leeds.html