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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
30,000 people expected to see Flying Scotsman at event in August
The iconic engine has been called a ' powerful tribute to Britain's steam legacy' Iconic engine the Flying Scotsman will appear at the world's largest gathering of historic and modern railway vehicles in August. Train manufacturer Alstom announced that the locomotive will be part of the Greatest Gathering event at its factory in Derby. Up to 30,000 people are expected to attend the event, which runs from August 1-3. An additional 2,500 tickets for each day will be available from 9am on Friday. Flying Scotsman was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built in Doncaster. Its achievements include hauling the inaugural non-stop London to Edinburgh train service in 1928, and becoming the UK's first locomotive to reach 100mph six years later. Rob Whyte, managing director at Alstom UK and Ireland, said: 'Flying Scotsman's attendance is a powerful tribute to Britain's steam legacy and a moment of railway history not to be missed. While we proudly honour icons of the past, like Flying Scotsman, we also hope the Greatest Gathering will ignite the imagination of tomorrow's engineers, as we showcase the latest sustainable and digital rail innovations across our Derby site.' Craig Bentley, director of the National Railway Museum, which owns Flying Scotsman, said: 'Flying Scotsman has captured the public's imagination for over a century. We are proud to be able to share this icon of the track, along with other historically significant locomotives from the national collection, at this landmark event.' More than 50 rolling stock exhibits from the past, present and future of the railways will be on display, featuring a combination of those powered by steam, diesel and electricity. This includes the 200-year-old Locomotion No.1, which was the first locomotive to run on the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) line in north-east England. The Greatest Gathering forms part of Britain's wider Railway 200 festivities. The industry is engaging in a year-long celebration to mark the opening of the S&DR on September 27 1825, which is credited as being the birth of the modern railway.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
English train station to shut for 2 years ahead of major £11.5million revamp to make a ‘railway that's fit for future'
A RAILWAY station is set to close for two years ahead of major £11.5m improvement works. It comes amid major investment in stations and 1 Deighton Station in Huddersfield is currently being upgraded as part of a programme of railway improvements in the UK Deighton Station in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, will shut on August 30 and reopen in 2027. The work is part of the multi-billion-pound This includes the closure of Ty Glas station in Cardiff until spring 2026, part of the Welsh Government's £800 million investment in new trains. TRU sponsor Gareth Hope said the upgrade of Deighton Station "will allow the station to be brought up to modern standards and accommodate better rail travel across the North". The rebuilt station will boast two new tracks to allow faster services to overtake slower ones. It will also extend There will also be a new footbridge with lifts for A new forecourt, including a drop-off point, accessible parking and improved waiting shelters, will also be built. Most read in News Travel 'Fit for the future' An hourly rail replacement bus service will operate between Huddersfield and Deighton while the station is closed. The service will stop at Brighouse from September 29 2025. Moment delivery driver lobs water bottles to passengers through windows of broken-down train after it got stuck in 33C As part of the work, Whitacre Street – which is already closed to vehicles – will be closed to pedestrians from August 20 until July 2026. Rob Warnes, strategic development director for Northern, said the work would support its aim of an "inclusive, accessible He added: "We recognise that delivery of works on this scale can cause disruption to the lives of our customers, and we are grateful for their continued patience." In Cardiff, improvements at Ty Glas will include five new, quieter Class 756 tri-mode trains rolled out on the Croyton and Caerphilly to Penarth lines. There will also be a new Station to station – exclusive railway tours Celebrate 200 years of British railway with these tours... As part of Railway 200, a year-long celebration marking two centuries of train travel in the UK, Network Rail is Railway historian Rachel Kolsky will lead small groups of around 15 people on two-hour tours, offering glimpses into hidden areas of each station. Tours of London Waterloo, the UK's third busiest train station, will explore seven areas, including the London Necropolis Railway. Brits can also book tours of Tours of Tickets are available through Eventbrite. During the works, passengers will be directed to nearby Birchgrove station where they can seek alternative routes. Those needing to cross the railway will be diverted towards the Caerphilly Road bridge.
STV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event
Flying Scotsman will appear at the world's largest gathering of historic and modern railway vehicles in August. Train manufacturer Alstom announced that the locomotive will be part of the Greatest Gathering event at its factory in Derby. Up to 30,000 people are expected to attend the event, which runs from August 1-3. An additional 2,500 tickets for each day will be available from 9am on Friday. Flying Scotsman was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built in Doncaster. Its achievements include hauling the inaugural non-stop London to Edinburgh train service in 1928, and becoming the UK's first locomotive to reach 100mph six years later. Rob Whyte, managing director at Alstom UK and Ireland, said: 'Flying Scotsman's attendance is a powerful tribute to Britain's steam legacy and a moment of railway history not to be missed. 'While we proudly honour icons of the past, like Flying Scotsman, we also hope the Greatest Gathering will ignite the imagination of tomorrow's engineers, as we showcase the latest sustainable and digital rail innovations across our Derby site.' Craig Bentley, director of the National Railway Museum, which owns Flying Scotsman, said: 'Flying Scotsman has captured the public's imagination for over a century. 'We are proud to be able to share this icon of the track, along with other historically significant locomotives from the national collection, at this landmark event.' More than 50 rolling stock exhibits from the past, present and future of the railways will be on display, featuring a combination of those powered by steam, diesel and electricity. This includes the 200-year-old Locomotion No.1, which was the first locomotive to run on the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) line in north-east England. The Greatest Gathering forms part of Britain's wider Railway 200 festivities. The industry is engaging in a year-long celebration to mark the opening of the S&DR on September 27 1825, which is credited as being the birth of the modern railway. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event
Train manufacturer Alstom announced that the locomotive will be part of the Greatest Gathering event at its factory in Derby. Up to 30,000 people are expected to attend the event, which runs from August 1-3. An additional 2,500 tickets for each day will be available from 9am on Friday. Flying Scotsman was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built in Doncaster. Its achievements include hauling the inaugural non-stop London to Edinburgh train service in 1928, and becoming the UK's first locomotive to reach 100mph six years later. Rob Whyte, managing director at Alstom UK and Ireland, said: 'Flying Scotsman's attendance is a powerful tribute to Britain's steam legacy and a moment of railway history not to be missed. 'While we proudly honour icons of the past, like Flying Scotsman, we also hope the Greatest Gathering will ignite the imagination of tomorrow's engineers, as we showcase the latest sustainable and digital rail innovations across our Derby site.' Craig Bentley, director of the National Railway Museum, which owns Flying Scotsman, said: 'Flying Scotsman has captured the public's imagination for over a century. 'We are proud to be able to share this icon of the track, along with other historically significant locomotives from the national collection, at this landmark event.' More than 50 rolling stock exhibits from the past, present and future of the railways will be on display, featuring a combination of those powered by steam, diesel and electricity. This includes the 200-year-old Locomotion No.1, which was the first locomotive to run on the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) line in north-east England. The Greatest Gathering forms part of Britain's wider Railway 200 festivities. The industry is engaging in a year-long celebration to mark the opening of the S&DR on September 27 1825, which is credited as being the birth of the modern railway.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event
Train manufacturer Alstom announced that the locomotive will be part of the Greatest Gathering event at its factory in Derby. Up to 30,000 people are expected to attend the event, which runs from August 1-3. An additional 2,500 tickets for each day will be available from 9am on Friday. Flying Scotsman was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built in Doncaster. Its achievements include hauling the inaugural non-stop London to Edinburgh train service in 1928, and becoming the UK's first locomotive to reach 100mph six years later. Rob Whyte, managing director at Alstom UK and Ireland, said: 'Flying Scotsman's attendance is a powerful tribute to Britain's steam legacy and a moment of railway history not to be missed. 'While we proudly honour icons of the past, like Flying Scotsman, we also hope the Greatest Gathering will ignite the imagination of tomorrow's engineers, as we showcase the latest sustainable and digital rail innovations across our Derby site.' Craig Bentley, director of the National Railway Museum, which owns Flying Scotsman, said: 'Flying Scotsman has captured the public's imagination for over a century. 'We are proud to be able to share this icon of the track, along with other historically significant locomotives from the national collection, at this landmark event.' More than 50 rolling stock exhibits from the past, present and future of the railways will be on display, featuring a combination of those powered by steam, diesel and electricity. This includes the 200-year-old Locomotion No.1, which was the first locomotive to run on the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) line in north-east England. The Greatest Gathering forms part of Britain's wider Railway 200 festivities. The industry is engaging in a year-long celebration to mark the opening of the S&DR on September 27 1825, which is credited as being the birth of the modern railway.
