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Bert Biscoe, one time transport leader for Cornwall Council and motorists' bogey-man, is proposing a second station for Truro to the east of the current one between the two viaducts. It would be closer to the city-centre ( although steeper) via Pydar Street. It would be served by 'Mid...

'Today's Railways Europe' is reporting a major shake-up of French overnight services. In summary:- 1. Paris to Lourdes service extended to Hendaye from 07/07. 2. Paris to Cerbère becomes a separate train from 10/12 and runs via the PLM main line. 3. Paris to Tarbes and Paris to Toulouse (inc...

I had an enjoyable cycle-ride on the trackbed of this line today through Reddish Vale Country Park - it was also interesting to see the impressive Reddish Vale Viaduct on the Marple line from ground level. Cursory examination of t'internet has revealed little about this line or indeed any images...

https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/mark-carne-to-retire-from-network-rail

Good news from Portugal / Spain - the cross border-line Elvas to Badajoz has reopened to passengers with one train in each direction. This also permits a daytime Lisbon to Madrid journey and v.v. https://www.cp.pt/StaticFiles/Passageiros/1_horarios/avisos/r/2017/08/horarios-linha-leste.pdf...

Interestingly, the controlling Labour group on Aberdeen City Council want to set up a municpal bus company after First pulled out of several routes in the city. The council already wholly owns a number of vehicles leased to First. First, of course, came from Grampian Regional Transport which...