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London food
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Princes Risborough railway signal box open day

A restored Great Western Railway signal box near Princes Risborough will open to the public on 11 July 2026, with free entry and donations.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Apelron Contemporary / Aether Architects + Archigress

Transform a heavy, crowded railway warehouse setting into a lighter, brighter, and more surprising everyday landscape through thoughtful design.
History
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Northern line upgrade could bring a new train depot to a former horse hospital

A new train depot may be built on the former Great Northern horse hospital site at Totteridge & Whetstone to enable higher Northern line service.
Travel
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

South London train station wins award after being restored to its art deco glory in stunning makeover

Richmond station has been restored to its 1930s Art Deco appearance and the refurbishment received a National Heritage Railway Award.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Blue plaque to be unveiled at home of Thomas the Tank Engine creator

The addition of the new Historic England plaque to Wilbert Awdry's old address in Stroud is expected to prompt fans of Thomas the Tank Engine and his fellow locomotives to make a pilgrimage to the street to pay their respects. Awdry's daughter, Veronica Chambers, said the family was delighted: It's an enormous privilege and an honour. Father would have been very surprised.
Books
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

A hub of humanity': National Railway Museum space reopens after 11m refit

The National Railway Museum reopened its refurbished Station Hall after an £11m restoration, showcasing royal carriages and diverse railway artifacts.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
8 months ago

England finally has its own luxury sleeper train - and we were the first on board

Britannic Explorer is the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, offering wellbeing-focused, slow journeys that showcase Britain’s coastline and countryside from 18 cabins.
Travel
fromianVisits
10 months ago

Tickets Alert: Open day at Southeastern's Ashford rail depot

Southeastern's open day at Ashford Train Depot offers visitors an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience of the rail industry.
London music
fromTheartnewspaper
11 months ago

All aboard: murals celebrate 200th anniversary of two of the world's most historic train stations

Murals celebrating the Stockton and Darlington Line's 200 years were unveiled at Darlington and Heighington stations, showcasing railway heritage.
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