James May and miniature trains set for big return

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

A TINY train and two big stars will be pulling into railway stations in Bideford and Barnstaple next weekend. James May is making tracks back to North Devon to attempt a second model train run along the Tarka Trail on Saturday, April 16.

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Model railways on show

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

COLLECTIONS of model trains were put on display during an event in Nailsea.

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Model railways on show

Trains @ 350 kmph! 6 high-speed routes identified

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Aiming at connecting Patna with high speed train, the Railways will undertake a pre-feasibility study of Delhi-Patna rail route, which would be conducted by a British firm.

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Wanted: One thick-skinned chief exec for Network Rail

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

The Iain Coucher era is coming to an end. For three years the Lamborghini and Aston Martin-driving former missile designer has ruled Network Rail in his abrasive, can-do style. In that time, he has established Network Rail, the publicly funded body that took over the operation and maintenance of the railways in 2002, as a model of cost-cutting and passenger safety.

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Home includes 1,000ft model railway

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

A semi-detatched home has gone on the market for £105,000 - complete with its very own 1,000ft model railway in the back garden.

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Gory pictures to help curb track crossing

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Three days after two teenagers died on tracks at Mankhurd while crossing tracks, the Central Railway has stepped up its effort to curb trespassing.

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Ferrari World set to wow F1 fans

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

A NEW theme park called 'Ferrari World' will open in Abu Dhabi in October

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BBC Apprentice trains Norfolk youngsters

Friday, July 9th, 2010

After facing the wrath of Sir Alan Sugar in the boardroom, talking to a class of school pupils was never going to faze Claire Young.

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Aiming to save Mumbais lifeline

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd is a public sector undertaking formed between the railway ministry and the Maharashtra government for the suburban railway projects of Mumbais suburban Central and Western Railways worth approximately Rs 10,000 crore.

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Athletic policewoman proves herself to be top of the cops

Monday, June 21st, 2010

A NORTH Yorkshire policewoman is going on to represent the UK after proving herself top of the cops in the field of athletics as well as policing. (21/06/2010 11:44:33)

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