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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.

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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.
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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.
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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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Steam rail enthusiasts happy with vintage Safari train revival

  • Posted On: 10 December 2018
PESHAWAR: Steam rail enthusiasts have welcomed the announcement by the government to resume the vintage Khyber Steam Safari.

Responding to a question during his recent visit to Peshawar, Railway Minister Sh Rasheed Ahmad had stated that he has instructed railway officials to meet private representatives to restart the vintage Khyber Steam Safari from Peshawar and also between Golra Railway Museum and Taxila
Responding to a question during his recent visit to Peshawar, Railway Minister Sh Rasheed Ahmad had stated that he has instructed railway officials to meet private representatives to restart the vintage Khyber Steam Safari from Peshawar and also between Golra Railway Museum and Taxila

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