Seventy years ago, on February 5, 1955, the Meon Valley railway line ran its final passenger service. Though freight services ...
Accept and continue Opened in 1877, the Bennerley Viaduct spans 1,410ft (430m) and was closed as part of the Beeching railway cuts in 1968. Despite several attempts by British Rail to have it ...
Crossing over 20 viaducts, through 14 tunnels ... "Proudly part of the British rail network and served by regular mainline trains, the railway enjoys a double life as a frequent host of steam ...
Last year, Network Rail started removing overgrowing vegetation, clean away graffiti and carry out extensive repairs to the viaduct's 11 million bricks. Engineers will abseil down the viaduct ...
THIS year not only marks the 150th anniversary of the Settle-Carlisle Line, but also the 200th anniversary of the birth of modern railway, ...
Train passengers in Greater Manchester faced disruption to rail services while police dealt with a man on a viaduct in Stockport. British Transport Police said its officers were called to reports ...
And while both presenters had admired the stunning setting of the viaduct before boarding, they found the views to be had from on board the train equally spellbinding.