Rail travel

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    Video caption: Blaenavon Heritage Railway to reopen after lockdown easing

    Volunteers at Blaenavon Heritage Railway are "extremely excited" to be up and running again.

  2. The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill

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    Video caption: Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire. (1980)

    First transmitted in 1980, Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire to mark the 150th anniversary of the world's first inter-city railway.

  3. 'Dangerous' fog signals stolen from railway centre

    Gavin Bevis

    BBC News

    A safety warning has been issued after eight railway fog signals were stolen from the Midland Railway in Butterley.

    Derbyshire Police said they were taken with tools and a fire extinguisher at some point between 16:00 on Thursday and 08:30 on Tuesday.

    Fog signals

    The force said the small explosive devices, which are used to alert train drivers to a hazard further along the track, could cause serious injury if struck, walked on or put in a fire.

    Anyone who finds one or has information is being urged to contact Derbyshire Police.