Historic loco’s line up to launch the Greatest Gathering https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/alstom-opens-derby-litchurch-lane-works-with-special-guest-locomotives.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #carnforth #class_50 #class_57 #class_66 #class_701 #derby #GbRailfreight #glasgow #GlasgowCentral
Historic loco’s line up to launch the Greatest Gathering
Alstom has today invited RailAdvent to their Derby Litchurch Lane Works to see the official launch of The Great Gathering.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Historic loco’s line up to launch the Greatest Gathering https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/alstom-opens-derby-litchurch-lane-works-with-special-guest-locomotives.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #carnforth #class_50 #class_57 #class_66 #class_701 #derby #GbRailfreight #glasgow #GlasgowCentral
GB Railfreight launches safety improvement campaign https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/07/gb-railfreight-launches-safety-improvement-campaign.html #class_66 #class_99 #GbRailfreight
GB Railfreight launches safety improvement campaign
GB Railfreight has launched a Work Safe = Home Safe campaign designed to improve its safety culture.
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July 25, 2026 at 2:25 PM
GB Railfreight launches safety improvement campaign https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/07/gb-railfreight-launches-safety-improvement-campaign.html #class_66 #class_99 #GbRailfreight
Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering Suspended https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/ticket-sales-for-the-greatest-gathering-suspended.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004
Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering Suspended
Alstom has suspended tickets for The Greatest Gathering after issues following the launch this morning.
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January 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering Suspended https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/ticket-sales-for-the-greatest-gathering-suspended.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004
The Greatest Gathering tickets go on sale as first locomotives confirmed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/the-greatest-gathering-first-locomotives-confirmed-as-tickets-go-on-sale.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69
The Greatest Gathering tickets go on sale as first locomotives confirmed
The first locomotives have been confirmed for The Greatest Gathering, set to be held at Derby Litchurch Lane in August.
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January 31, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The Greatest Gathering tickets go on sale as first locomotives confirmed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/the-greatest-gathering-first-locomotives-confirmed-as-tickets-go-on-sale.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69
Special train to travel into Doncaster works https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/special-train-to-travel-into-doncaster-works.html #adwick #charity #class_08 #class_57 #class_66 #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #freightliner #leeds #lincoln #LondonKingSCross
Special train to travel into Doncaster works
On Saturday, 18th April, UK Railtours is running a special train, The Plant’, from London King’s Cross to Leeds in aid of the Railway Children charity.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Special train to travel into Doncaster works https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/special-train-to-travel-into-doncaster-works.html #adwick #charity #class_08 #class_57 #class_66 #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #freightliner #leeds #lincoln #LondonKingSCross
On the 24th August, Southeastern is opening the doors to its Ashford Train Maintenance Centre in celebration of Railway 200. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/get-a-glimpse-inside-southeasterns-depot-this-august.html #ashford #Class_395Javelin #class_465 #class_66
Get a Glimpse Inside Southeastern’s Depot this August
On the 24th August, Southeastern is opening the doors to its Ashford Train Maintenance Centre in celebration of Railway 200.
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July 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On the 24th August, Southeastern is opening the doors to its Ashford Train Maintenance Centre in celebration of Railway 200. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/get-a-glimpse-inside-southeasterns-depot-this-august.html #ashford #Class_395Javelin #class_465 #class_66
Class 66 to haul passenger trains at Peterborough Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/class-66-to-haul-passenger-trains-at-peterborough-railway.html #class_66 #NeneValleyRailway
Class 66 to haul passenger trains at Peterborough Railway
The Nene Valley Railway is hosting its diesel gala on the 7th and 8th March, featuring an intensive timetable.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Class 66 to haul passenger trains at Peterborough Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/class-66-to-haul-passenger-trains-at-peterborough-railway.html #class_66 #NeneValleyRailway
Class 701 No. 701003 – courtesy of South Western Railway #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004
The Greatest Gathering: Steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman announced as attendee
LMS No. 46115 Scots Guardsman has been announced as a visitor to The Greatest Gathering. The Greatest Gathering is set to take place this August to celebrate 200 years of passenger railways. The event will take place at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works between the 1st and 3rd August. 46115…
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February 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Class 701 No. 701003 – courtesy of South Western Railway #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004
Nene Valley Railway to run HST at upcoming gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/nene-valley-railway-to-run-hst-at-upcoming-gala.html #charity #class_66 #hst #NeneValleyRailway #OrtonMere #peterborough #The_125Group #wansford
Nene Valley Railway to run HST at upcoming gala
The Nene Valley Railway has announced that it will run an Intercity high-speed train (HST) with power cars 43045 and 43048, complete with an on-board bar, at its Diesel Gala from Thursday 5 until Sunday 8 March.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Nene Valley Railway to run HST at upcoming gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/nene-valley-railway-to-run-hst-at-upcoming-gala.html #charity #class_66 #hst #NeneValleyRailway #OrtonMere #peterborough #The_125Group #wansford
Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering set to resume https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/ticket-sales-for-the-greatest-gathering-set-to-resume.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #class_701 #class_720
Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering set to resume
Alstom has confirmed that tickets for The Greatest Gathering are set set to go back on sale following issues with the Mortons Media ticketing website last week.
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February 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering set to resume https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/ticket-sales-for-the-greatest-gathering-set-to-resume.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #class_701 #class_720
Class 50 No. 50049 Defiance – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gathering-tickets-go-back-on-sale.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69
The Greatest Gathering tickets go back on sale
Ticket sales have resumed for The Greatest Gathering, a few days after issues with the Mortons Media website.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Class 50 No. 50049 Defiance – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gathering-tickets-go-back-on-sale.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69
Class 66 to haul rail tour from Norwich to London https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/class-66-to-haul-rail-tour-from-norwich-to-london.html #BeaulieuPark #BranchLineSociety #chelmsford #class_66 #colchester #diss #essex #GbRailfreight #ilford #ipswich
Class 66 to haul rail tour from Norwich to London
A special charter train, the East Anglian, is being run by the Branch Line Society on Saturday, 25th April, from Norwich to London Liverpool Street.
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April 8, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Class 66 to haul rail tour from Norwich to London https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/class-66-to-haul-rail-tour-from-norwich-to-london.html #BeaulieuPark #BranchLineSociety #chelmsford #class_66 #colchester #diss #essex #GbRailfreight #ilford #ipswich
Final visitor announced for Chinnor Diesel Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/final-visitor-announced-for-chinnor-diesel-gala.html #chinnor #ChinnorAndPrincesRisboroughRailway #class_26 #class_37 #class_66 #loram #PrincesRisborough
Final visitor announced for Chinnor Diesel Gala
The final visitor visiting the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway for their Diesel Gala has been announced.
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March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Final visitor announced for Chinnor Diesel Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/final-visitor-announced-for-chinnor-diesel-gala.html #chinnor #ChinnorAndPrincesRisboroughRailway #class_26 #class_37 #class_66 #loram #PrincesRisborough
Main Line Cab Rides on Offer as part of Martin House Super Raffle https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/main-line-cab-rides-on-offer-as-part-of-martin-house-super-raffle.html #charity #christmas #class_66 #competition #DbCargo #DraxPowerStation #EastCoastMainLine #freightliner
Main Line Cab Rides on Offer as part of Martin House Super Raffle
Martin House Super Raffle has seven top prizes to be won, including three main line cab rides
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November 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Main Line Cab Rides on Offer as part of Martin House Super Raffle https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/main-line-cab-rides-on-offer-as-part-of-martin-house-super-raffle.html #charity #christmas #class_66 #competition #DbCargo #DraxPowerStation #EastCoastMainLine #freightliner
Class 66 No. 66315 – courtesy of GB Railfreight https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-93-locomotive-set-to-visit-the-greatest-gathering.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #battle #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69
Class 93 locomotive set to visit The Greatest Gathering
Rail Operations Group are to send one of their brand new Class 93 locomotives to The Greatest Gathering this August.
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February 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Class 66 No. 66315 – courtesy of GB Railfreight https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-93-locomotive-set-to-visit-the-greatest-gathering.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #battle #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69
GB Railfreight (GBRf) is celebrating new figures published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) which show that the company now accounts for the largest share of freight train kilometres in Great Britain. #class_66 #FortWilliam #GbRailfreight
GB Railfreight becomes UK’s largest rail freight operator
GB Railfreight (GBRf) is celebrating new figures published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) which show that the company now accounts for the largest share of freight train kilometres in Great Britain.
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July 22, 2026 at 11:21 AM
GB Railfreight (GBRf) is celebrating new figures published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) which show that the company now accounts for the largest share of freight train kilometres in Great Britain. #class_66 #FortWilliam #GbRailfreight
DB ESG to investigate use of hydrogen to improve carbon clean and capture https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/db-esg-to-investigate-use-of-hydrogen-to-improve-carbon-clean-and-capture.html #carbon #class_66 #DbEsg #environment #hydrogen #InnovateUk
DB ESG to investigate use of hydrogen to improve carbon clean and capture
DB ESG has secured funding from InnovateUK for a project aiming to reduce rail vehicle emissions using hydrogen-powered carbon clean and capture.
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March 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
DB ESG to investigate use of hydrogen to improve carbon clean and capture https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/db-esg-to-investigate-use-of-hydrogen-to-improve-carbon-clean-and-capture.html #carbon #class_66 #DbEsg #environment #hydrogen #InnovateUk
Class 66 to visit Chinnor Diesel Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/class-66-to-visit-chinnor-diesel-gala.html #ChinnorAndPrincesRisboroughRailway #class_26 #class_66 #GbRailfreight
Class 66 to visit Chinnor Diesel Gala
The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway have announced the next guest locomotive which will be visiting for their Annual Diesel Gala.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Class 66 to visit Chinnor Diesel Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/class-66-to-visit-chinnor-diesel-gala.html #ChinnorAndPrincesRisboroughRailway #class_26 #class_66 #GbRailfreight
GBRf “Settle & Carlisle 150” locomotive to attend gala at Peterborough Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/gbrf-settle-carlisle-150-locomotive-to-attend-gala-at-peterborough-railway.html #class_66 #hst #NeneValleyRailway #peterborough
GBRf “Settle & Carlisle 150” locomotive to attend gala at Peterborough Railway
Nene Valley Railway has announced a visitor for their upcoming Diesel Gala in March.
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February 26, 2026 at 11:50 AM
GBRf “Settle & Carlisle 150” locomotive to attend gala at Peterborough Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/gbrf-settle-carlisle-150-locomotive-to-attend-gala-at-peterborough-railway.html #class_66 #hst #NeneValleyRailway #peterborough
First commercial freight train arrives at Sizewell C https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/first-commercial-freight-train-arrives-at-sizewell-c.html #class_66 #EastSuffolkLine #saxmundham #suffolk
First commercial freight train arrives at Sizewell C
First commercial freight train arrives at Sizewell C
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September 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
First commercial freight train arrives at Sizewell C https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/first-commercial-freight-train-arrives-at-sizewell-c.html #class_66 #EastSuffolkLine #saxmundham #suffolk
Dedicating four lanes where the work will be carried out. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/db-cargo-preparing-derbyshire-depot-for-etcs-installations.html #class_66 #DbCargo #derbyshire #ertms #etcs #siemens #signalling #toton
DB Cargo preparing Derbyshire depot for ETCS installations
DB Cargo is carrying out major construction work at Toton Traction Maintenance Depotin readiness for installation of ETCS to its Class 66 locomotives.
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May 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Dedicating four lanes where the work will be carried out. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/db-cargo-preparing-derbyshire-depot-for-etcs-installations.html #class_66 #DbCargo #derbyshire #ertms #etcs #siemens #signalling #toton
The Greatest Gathering tickets begin to sell out https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gathering-tickets-begin-to-sell-out.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004
The Greatest Gathering tickets begin to sell out
Tickets for The Greatest Gathering are beginning to sell out ahead of the three day event in August. Tickets for the Saturday of the event have now fully sold out! Meaning that no more tickets will be available for the Derby open day. This includes 3-day tickets, which are no…
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February 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Greatest Gathering tickets begin to sell out https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gathering-tickets-begin-to-sell-out.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004
A ceremony to unveil the name took place on Wednesday, 15th July, attended by colleagues and guests from Network Rail and GB Railfreight, including GBRf Chief Executive Officer John Smith OBE and Chief Operating Officer Ian Langton. #class_66
Locomotive named after Lancashire maintenance depot
Class 66 diesel locomotive No. 66745 has been named Wigan Springs Branch by GB Railfreight (GBRf) in recognition of the depot’s role as one of GBRf’s key seasonal maintenance hubs.
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July 17, 2026 at 9:45 AM
A ceremony to unveil the name took place on Wednesday, 15th July, attended by colleagues and guests from Network Rail and GB Railfreight, including GBRf Chief Executive Officer John Smith OBE and Chief Operating Officer Ian Langton. #class_66
The work will be carried out to nine Class 66s, with work taking place at Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-66-locomotives-to-be-fitted-with-digital-signalling-thanks-to-major-deal.html #bank #book #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #deal
Class 66 locomotives to be fitted with digital signalling thanks to major deal
Class 66 locomotives are to be fitted with digital in-cab signalling thanks to a new deal between DB Cargo UK and Siemens Mobility. Work to fit the European Train Control System will begin in July. The work will be carried out to nine Class 66s, with work taking place at…
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February 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The work will be carried out to nine Class 66s, with work taking place at Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-66-locomotives-to-be-fitted-with-digital-signalling-thanks-to-major-deal.html #bank #book #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #deal
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gathering-greater-anglia-to-send-a-class-755-to-popular-event.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #battle #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004 #class_701 #class_720 #class_91
The Greatest Gathering: Greater Anglia to send a Class 755 to popular event
Greater Anglia has announced that they will be sending a Class 755 unit to The Greatest Gathering, set to take place at Alstom’s Derby Works this August. Tickets are still available for the event, but 3-day tickets and Saturday tickets have now sold out, with only Friday and Sunday tickets…
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February 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM