Issue 656

Published: 4th September 2019

In this issue:

Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including SWR Class 442 fleet grounded after signalling problems, HS2 could be five years late and not reach Leeds until 2040and LNER to introduce new bi-hourly Lincoln service with Hitachi IETs.


PLUS! Llangollen Railway hit after making a pre-tax loss of £330,000


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