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fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Victorian tiled railway maps restored at London's Victoria Station

The shimmering, ceramic-clad, entrance of the London Brighton and South Coast Railway matched the ambitious, Baroque revival South Eastern Railway side, with its heroic-scaled figurative sculpture.
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fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

The humble beginnings of Havering's busiest train station captured in photos

Romford station, now the busiest in Havering, opened in June 1839, marking the evolution of railway transport in the region over nearly two centuries.
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fromianVisits
1 month ago

Tickets Alert: Visit Railway 200's exhibition train

The Rail 200 bicentenary exhibition train, named Inspiration, tours London stations to celebrate railway history and promote future careers in rail.
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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

A brief history of the Northern line in four forgotten maps

The London Underground's history reflects significant urban transportation evolution, originating with the first electric Tube railway in 1890.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's Alleys: Wilson Walk, W6

The alley by the railway arches in west London serves as a valuable connection to Stamford Brook station, but can become a dead-end when the ticket hall is closed.
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fromianVisits
2 months ago

Southeastern offering 10,000 train tickets for 5 each

Southeastern is excited to offer 10,000 train tickets for just £5 each, allowing people to explore Kent’s attractions during a special Network Weekend in April.
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fromianVisits
2 months ago

Amerspand Station: How WWII created an unofficial tube station

The nickname 'Amerspand' originated due to wartime obscuring of railway station names, primarily aimed at preventing enemy aircraft navigation.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Tickets Alert: Railway 200 tours of three London stations

London's mainline stations will offer guided tours for the railway's 200th anniversary.
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fromianVisits
2 months ago

Think your train trip is by second class? The railways abolished it a century ago

Today's standard class on trains is technically third class, a legacy from a law enacted in 1844.
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fromianVisits
2 months ago

A 200th anniversary touring railway exhibition is visiting London in July

The Railway 200 exhibition train celebrates 200 years of railways and promotes diverse careers in the industry.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

When Euston Station was shiny and new

Euston Station has been a vital part of London's rail network since 1837, yet its current building dates back less than 60 years, leading to modern critiques on functionality.
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