London King's Cross.(C) P.S. Lewis
Yesterday's storms cause a few problems in the north of the UK... and in the south east, an MP is urging a rail summit to address constant time tabling issues....
And its interesting to note a political pledge to reduce rail and bus fares by 10% ...!
Canada's railroads are under pressure from the agricultural community over not doing enough to move grain..
...and in California, the euphoria of the high speed railway ground breaking is tempered somewhat by a comment or two asking whether the project will be finished without investors' money.
And finally, an excellent documentary from Silk Purse Drama on the railway carriage that is linked by two World Wars...... watch and share....
For full details....click on the links....
Headlines
UK
South East rail summit urged by Caroline Lucas MP.(BBC News)
North England storms bring down trees and cause disruption on roads and railways.(BBC News)
Green Party pledges average 10% cut in rail and bus fares.(BBC News)
Can Trainline be more than a railway middleman? (Telegraph.co.uk)
Could the dining car ever make a comeback? (BBC News)
Lincoln transport hub plans unveiled.(BBC News)
Direct rail link to London from Salford, Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria thrown out by rail watchdog.(Manchester Evening News)
Railway Viaduct over A56,Manchester Victoria.
International
Canada
Railway fines for failing to transport grain don't reflect damage: lobby groups.(CTV News)
India
Dense fog delays 59 trains in Delhi.(India Today)
Railway tableau to showcase high speed train (Zee News)
Rs 2000-crore makeover for 20 Mumbai railway stations (Mid-Day)
USA
The Fight to Stop a Boom in California's Crude by Rail (Huffington Post)
Construction underway on America’s first high-speed rail.(USDOT ..blog)
Denham Predicts Fresno High Speed Rail Project to be "Abandoned Pieces of Track" (www.TurlockCityNews.com)
California high-speed rail: Q&A about bullet train details (TheReporter.Com)
HSR board considers awarding second construction contract (Fresno Bee)
California's High-Speed Rail Kicks Off Without Money To Finish It Investor's Business Daily (blog)
Other Railway Press & Events
Raildate: Courtesy Howard Sprenger
EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
13/01/15 Great Western Society (Bristol Group)
Room 7, BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG.
"Steam Recreations - Steam in the Landscape" by Don Bishop
1930 for 1945
There is no admission charge, but a donation of at least £2 is appreciated
http://www.gwsbristol.org/
14/01/15 Chesterfield Canal Trust The Red Lion, Church Street, Brimington, nr Chesterfield, S43 1JG "From Dream to Steam - the Tornado Story" by Alexa Stott Starts at 2000 Admission free
http://www.chesterfield-canal-
14/01/15 RCTS South Wales Old Church Rooms, Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8DF AGM + "South Wales and Bristol through the Decades (late 1960s-1980s)" by Phil Bidwell Starts at 1930 (room open from 1900) Non-members are very welcome - a donation of £2.00 is requested
http://www.rcts.org.uk/
15/01/15 Monmouthshire Railway Society Lecture Theatre A10, City Campus, Usk Way, Newport, NP20 2BP "Five Decades of MRS Railtours Part One 1963 -1978" by David Matthew and John Livsey Starts at 1900 prompt, admission for non-members is £3 and for members, £2
http://mrsoc.co.uk/
16/01/15- 18/01/14 London Model Engineering Exhibition Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, London, N22 7AY 1000-1700 (Fri, Sat), 1000-1630 (Sun)
http://www.
17/01/15- 18/01/14 East Lancashire Railway: Winter Gala
http://www.eastlancsrailway.
19/01/15 Newbury and District Transport Group The Community Space, Kennet School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL 1915 for a prompt 1930 start 21st anniversary of first meeting "The Claverton Pumping Station, its History and Renovation" by George Eycott Plus extra events and special guests Non-members welcome Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
19/01/15 RCTS, Weston Flavell Parish Hall, Booth Lane South, Weston Flavell, NN3 3EP“Railways Remembered - LMS (WCML)” a film show by Rob Foxon Starts 1400
20/01/15 RCTS Cheltenham Victory Club, Burlington House, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham GL50 2SY "A Pot Pourri from Six Decades" by David Walker Starts at 1930 Non-members are very welcome - a donation of £3.50 is requested
http://www.rcts.org.uk/
25/01/15 Gauge 0 Guild: Bristol show UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre, Filton Road, Bristol, BS34 8QZ 1000-1600
http://www.gauge0guild.com/
For specialist railway titles..... Kestrel Railway Books
The Coach that made History from David Doré on Vimeo.
Original music by Jeremy Green
Written & directed by David Doré
Yesterday's storms cause a few problems in the north of the UK... and in the south east, an MP is urging a rail summit to address constant time tabling issues....
And its interesting to note a political pledge to reduce rail and bus fares by 10% ...!
Canada's railroads are under pressure from the agricultural community over not doing enough to move grain..
...and in California, the euphoria of the high speed railway ground breaking is tempered somewhat by a comment or two asking whether the project will be finished without investors' money.
And finally, an excellent documentary from Silk Purse Drama on the railway carriage that is linked by two World Wars...... watch and share....
For full details....click on the links....
Headlines
UK
South East rail summit urged by Caroline Lucas MP.(BBC News)
North England storms bring down trees and cause disruption on roads and railways.(BBC News)
Green Party pledges average 10% cut in rail and bus fares.(BBC News)
Can Trainline be more than a railway middleman? (Telegraph.co.uk)
Could the dining car ever make a comeback? (BBC News)
Lincoln transport hub plans unveiled.(BBC News)
Direct rail link to London from Salford, Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria thrown out by rail watchdog.(Manchester Evening News)
Railway Viaduct over A56,Manchester Victoria.
International
Canada
Railway fines for failing to transport grain don't reflect damage: lobby groups.(CTV News)
India
Dense fog delays 59 trains in Delhi.(India Today)
Railway tableau to showcase high speed train (Zee News)
Rs 2000-crore makeover for 20 Mumbai railway stations (Mid-Day)
USA
The Fight to Stop a Boom in California's Crude by Rail (Huffington Post)
Construction underway on America’s first high-speed rail.(USDOT ..blog)
Denham Predicts Fresno High Speed Rail Project to be "Abandoned Pieces of Track" (www.TurlockCityNews.com)
California high-speed rail: Q&A about bullet train details (TheReporter.Com)
HSR board considers awarding second construction contract (Fresno Bee)
California's High-Speed Rail Kicks Off Without Money To Finish It Investor's Business Daily (blog)
Other Railway Press & Events
Raildate: Courtesy Howard Sprenger
EVENTS
All details are correct to the best of my knowledge, but no responsibility is accepted for
inaccuracies or changes.
13/01/15 Great Western Society (Bristol Group)
Room 7, BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG.
"Steam Recreations - Steam in the Landscape" by Don Bishop
1930 for 1945
There is no admission charge, but a donation of at least £2 is appreciated
http://www.gwsbristol.org/
14/01/15 Chesterfield Canal Trust The Red Lion, Church Street, Brimington, nr Chesterfield, S43 1JG "From Dream to Steam - the Tornado Story" by Alexa Stott Starts at 2000 Admission free
http://www.chesterfield-canal-
14/01/15 RCTS South Wales Old Church Rooms, Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8DF AGM + "South Wales and Bristol through the Decades (late 1960s-1980s)" by Phil Bidwell Starts at 1930 (room open from 1900) Non-members are very welcome - a donation of £2.00 is requested
http://www.rcts.org.uk/
15/01/15 Monmouthshire Railway Society Lecture Theatre A10, City Campus, Usk Way, Newport, NP20 2BP "Five Decades of MRS Railtours Part One 1963 -1978" by David Matthew and John Livsey Starts at 1900 prompt, admission for non-members is £3 and for members, £2
http://mrsoc.co.uk/
16/01/15- 18/01/14 London Model Engineering Exhibition Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, London, N22 7AY 1000-1700 (Fri, Sat), 1000-1630 (Sun)
http://www.
17/01/15- 18/01/14 East Lancashire Railway: Winter Gala
http://www.eastlancsrailway.
19/01/15 Newbury and District Transport Group The Community Space, Kennet School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL 1915 for a prompt 1930 start 21st anniversary of first meeting "The Claverton Pumping Station, its History and Renovation" by George Eycott Plus extra events and special guests Non-members welcome Admission and car parking free, but donations towards expenses welcome
19/01/15 RCTS, Weston Flavell Parish Hall, Booth Lane South, Weston Flavell, NN3 3EP“Railways Remembered - LMS (WCML)” a film show by Rob Foxon Starts 1400
20/01/15 RCTS Cheltenham Victory Club, Burlington House, Lypiatt Road, Cheltenham GL50 2SY "A Pot Pourri from Six Decades" by David Walker Starts at 1930 Non-members are very welcome - a donation of £3.50 is requested
http://www.rcts.org.uk/
25/01/15 Gauge 0 Guild: Bristol show UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre, Filton Road, Bristol, BS34 8QZ 1000-1600
http://www.gauge0guild.com/
For specialist railway titles..... Kestrel Railway Books
The Coach that made History from David Doré on Vimeo.
The story of the Dining Car in which the 1918 Armistice was signed, thus ending the Great War, and the 1940 Armistice which brought France to its knees. It is a story that spans events which shaped the 20th century.
Narrated by Richard MitchleyOriginal music by Jeremy Green
Written & directed by David Doré
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