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Southern Railway opens its first heritage gallery at headquarters.(http://www.newindianexpress.com )

  • Posted On: 30 January 2019
The PL 691 heritage steam engine which was installed in the headquarters complex in the 1990s was refurbished and manufactured by Kerr Stuart and Company of England in 1903.

The people battling to stop historic trains and carriages from rotting away to nothing.(Wales Online)

  • Posted On: 30 January 2019

Gwili Railway is a victim of the harsh west Wales weather, with winter rain lashing carriages and rolling stock.

Without cover, the valuable and historical vehicles are prey to the elements, and wooden carriages are easily damaged.


Khyber safari train to be back on the rails soon.(www.dawn.com)

  • Posted On: 2 January 2019
PESHAWAR: The tourism department and Pakistan Railways have agreed on the early revival of the historic Khyber Steam Safari train service to boost tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Economic benefit from rail tourism - case studies.(Rail Delivery Group,UK)

Rail tourism contributes £2bn to the UK economy and supports 100,000 jobs in large and small businesses ...

  • Posted On: 24 December 2018
Our research released in August showed that rail tourism contributes £2bn to the UK economy and supports 100,000 jobs in large and small businesses as well as the supply chain.

Evening Toy train launched in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

  • Posted On: 17 December 2018
GUWAHATI: In what is aimed at increasing the tourist footfall, the first ever evening daily Toy train service hauled by Steam engine has been introduced in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). 



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