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End of the line feared for steam trains after plans to abolish traditional railway 'traffic lights' signals. By SOPHIE CARLIN. Published: 04:27 EDT, 21 April 2025 | Updated: 04:45 EDT, 21 April 2025 ...
The news comes as last year Network Rail issued a £40m tender document for companies to bid to fit 24 main line steam and heritage diesel locomotives. Bosses launched the ETCS technology in 2021.
The Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company is running the steam charter train, The West Yorkshireman on Saturday, May 31 to mark three special events - Bradford’s year as City of Culture ...