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BREAKING: FG announces free ride on Port Harcourt-Aba railway

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The Federal Government has announced free passenger train ride for four days on the rehabilitated Port Harcourt to Aba railway. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Oloruntola Oluremi, said the...

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Live: Railway 'safety' concerns spark major delays in Gloucestershire

There are a number of cancellations and lengthy delays in Gloucestershire this evening over 'safety checks' on the railway

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FG opens Port Harcourt-Aba railway to passengers

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The Federal Government has resumed operations on the Port-Harcourt-Aba railway following the completion of its rehabilitation, which forms part of the ongoing work at the 1443km Port-Harcourt-Maiduguri narrow gauge rail...

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Andhra Pradesh train crash | Despite safety advisory, railways failed to install voice recording facility

www.thehindu.com

Recording of the walkie-talkie conversations between Station Master and crew, a crucial evidence, has been lost

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Alloway Railway Tunnel Project celebrates reaching first milestone with Robert Burns inspired illustration

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

An event to celebrate this achievement took place in the tunnel with an audience of elected members, trustees, volunteers, friends and family and many of the supporters that have helped in the first part of the project.

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Beautiful walk between two Cambs railway stations - with pubs to take a break at

The walk takes you through the many sights and sounds of the areas

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India News | Puri Railway Station to Be Adorned with Wheels of Rath Yatra Chariots

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Indian Railways will procure three wheels, one each from the three chariots that represent the famous Jagannath Rath Yatra, to place them at the centre of the concourse of Puri…

Govia Thameslink Railway's April Updates

www.blunt4reigate.com

This contains updates on:; Train times changing on the GTR network from 2 June

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Done deal! Grade II listed railway station house is sold after exceeding guide price

www.shropshirestar.com

A deal has been agreed for a Grade II listed former railway station after a successful auction in Shrewsbury.

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Suspect arrested after man found dead on railway line

www.dailypost.co.uk

The incident happened on Saturday

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Busy commuter railway remains closed day after tree fell onto electric wires

www.expressandstar.com

Trains services on a busy commuter line remain disrupted today after a tree fell on the line.

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Over 530 Companies Vie For Nigerian Railway’s N11bn Projects

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In a testament to the burgeoning interest in Nigeria’s railway infrastructure development, more than 530 companies have eagerly submitted bids for a multitude of projects under the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) for the fiscal year…

Railway Tavern would become another Bolton pub casualty

This photo from March 1965 shows the view down Newport Street in Bolton towards Victoria Square

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Alternative plan for Bristol underground to use existing and abandoned railway lines

www.bristolpost.co.uk

The alternative could save money by digging fewer tunnels, while also avoid closing roads to cars

Monday, Apr 29

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Arrest made after man dies on railway line

www.walesonline.co.uk

British Transport Police has made an appeal for any witnesses to come forward

Bizarre moment yacht gets wedged underneath railway arches while being carried on a low-loader

www.dailymail.co.uk

Surprised motorists were caught off guard in Essex after realising a large yacht was wedged underneath railway arches in Chelmsford city centre on Saturday morning.

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Man threatens passengers after throwing food on East Midlands Railway train

www.nottinghampost.com

Police say it happened on an EMR service travelling from Newark Castle to Lincoln