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We've teamed up with @225groupuk & @tfwrail to offer a special one-day excursion Saturday 25th April from Holyhead to Swansea and return using a Class 67 and Mark 4 set, with all profits going to the @RailwayChildren To find out more visit branchline.uk

Some news from our friends at Glasgow Central

Back on 4th April 2010, 37423+37607 formed 1Z58 18:20 Stranraer – Paisley Gilmour Street. Thanks to Q Hedderly for the excellent photo. For your next 37423 and Stranraer instalment, book BWC 4 online branchline.uk

We are delighted to announce that, subject to operational requirements, 67029 will haul the "Gerald of Wales" charter train from Holyhead - Swansea operating 25th April. Full details branchline.uk @tfwrail @225groupuk Thanks to Rich Pittman for the excellent photo.

Visit branchline.uk for all the details of The Welsh Dragon! @125Group

Banbury Mountain Climber - Sunday 3rd May. Leaving Banbury after 11:00 (connections from Manchester & Southampton), we will head into Banbury Depot on a Class 165 or 168 to cover all available roads on the depot. branchline.uk @chilternrailway

The British built Sprinter train departing from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) station this morning. This is Special No. 997: Bangkok - Chuk Samet, a weekend tourist train popular with people heading to Pattaya and nearby beaches. Tickets are 170 baht one way. 👉 Timetable: thaitracks.com/timetable/trai… #Thailand #Sprinter #RailTourism #Thailand

#OnThisDay 50 years ago Tube driver 'Julius' Joseph Stephen was shot dead at West Ham by an IRA terrorist whose bomb prematurely detonated on his train. A plaque was unveiled in 2022 in the presence of his widow and son after a campaign by TfL colleagues buff.ly/C3vpfzC

With thanks to Andy Kelly for the photo, @EurophoenixLtd have confirmed that BWC 4 will enjoy 37423 & 37611. We believe it is September 2017 since 37611 last worked a passenger train, which was a BLS charter! Places remain available branchline.uk @GreatOrmondSt

When it comes to Class 67s, what would people regard as the most sought after in the @tfwrail fleet? Just been having this conversation with @225groupuk !

We've teamed up with @225groupuk & @tfwrail to offer a special one-day excursion Saturday 25th April from Holyhead to Swansea and return using a Class 67 and Mark 4 set, with all profits going to the @RailwayChildren To find out more visit branchline.uk

Don't forget! Tickers for the Best of Both Worlds LUAS Tram tour go on sale Friday at 0900!

As of 1700 hours this evening, over 60% of tickets for this LUAS Tour have been sold. If you want to travel with us, I suggest you don't delay in booking at irrs.ie or with our friends at @BLSFixtures

Our next outing goes on sale this Friday at 9am. The Best of Both Worlds LUAS Red Line tour covering a variety of non-passenger track & non preferred platforms. Full details & booking available at the below link. irrs.ie/events/outing-… UK based can also book via @BLSFixtures

First Class Dining is nearly sold out! Donate delay booking branchline.uk @225groupuk @RailwayChildren @tfwrail

First Class Dining is nearly full! Book now to avoid disappointment! Full details branchline.uk @tfwrail

Today we remember the 10 people who died in the Selby rail crash at Great Heck, 25 years ago on 28 February 2001, shortly after 6am. Six passengers and four railwaymen lost their lives in this tragedy and 80 people were seriously injured. Today railway colleagues will be gathering in Newcastle and Selby to remember.

This weekend, we marked 25 years since the Great Heck rail crash in a poignant memorial service at Selby Abbey. We paid tribute to those involved, alongside family and friends of those involved, first responders, representatives from emergency services, and industry colleagues.

In loving memory

Alstom's Depot Dash - Saturday 4th April 2026 - visiting Edge Hill, Longsight and Oxley Alstom depots and three Class 08 / 09 shunters for haulage! And two Class 66s too! Tickets available online branchline.uk With huge thanks to @AlstomUK for all their support