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Morning! It's day 3 of '3 peaks by rail' and the walkers are already up Ben Nevis. The train leaves Fort William to head back to Crewe at 13:05. Will all the walkers make it back in time? https://paulbigland.blog/2024/06/29/rolling-blog-3-peaks-by-rail-day-3-4/

Ugh - is that the time? It's day 2 of 3 peaks by rail... https://paulbigland.blog/2024/06/28/rolling-blog-3-peaks-by-rail-day-2-4/

It's day 1 of the annual '3 peaks by rail' trip to raise funds for the Railway Children charity. Here's a blog talking about the event. We're currently heading for Bangor top and tailed by 47593 and 57311. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/06/27/rolling-blog-3-peaks-by-rail-2024-it-begins/

Yesterday's blog. A visit to Newton Heath depot in Manchester, plus a trip on the Metrolink Oldham loop, and a few odds and sods. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/06/24/rolling-blog-behind-the-scenes/

Here's a new blog looking at construction of the HS2 viaduct at Wendover Dean, Bucks. It originally appeared as an article in RAIL magazine earlier this year. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/06/14/hs2s-wendover-dean-viaduct/

Today's picture blog contains many images from an outing to look at TRU rebuilding work around Huddersfield, Mirfield and Ravensthorpe. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/06/12/rolling-blog-out-on-the-tru-rails-again/

I visited the HS2 construction site at Thame valley viaduct yesterday and also popped over to get new shots at Wendover. You can find pictures in this blog. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/05/09/rolling-blog-building-bridges-on-hs2/

I'm currently out in Germany on a Siemens press trip, looking at their Innotrans preview. Today we've been visiting their RRX (and other fleets) depot in Dortmund. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/05/07/rolling-blog-dusseldorf-day-1/ Tomorrow we visit the test track at Wildenrath to play with a...

Here's a few recent railway related blogs. Looking at TRU work and also Southport platform extensions. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/04/04/more-rail-changes-this-time-its-lancashire-and-merseyside/ More TRU work at Ravensthorpe, Mirfield, Huddersfield and Stalybridge - with added steam...

I paid a visit to Kirkdale yesterday to catch the 507s at work on the Ormskirk line. Pictures are here. https://paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p371569599

Today's blog. @HuwMerriman and his dishonest claims about #hs2 'redirected' funds and the #HopeValley improvements. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/04/10/huw-merriman-mp-never-trust-a-tory/

Today's blog. Another look at railway electrification progress on the line around Hindley/Westhoughton in Lancashire. Oh, and pubs... https://paulbigland.blog/2024/04/05/rolling-blog-dodging-the-weather/

Today's blog. Changes and developments to the rail network in Lancashire (Hindley) and Merseyside (Southport). https://paulbigland.blog/2024/04/04/more-rail-changes-this-time-its-lancashire-and-merseyside/ #Railways

Today's blog. A look at @theTRUpgrade work between Deighton and Dewsbury as well as some abandoned #railways and other sights. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/04/03/trans-pennine-tru-changes-in-west-yorkshire-3rd-april-2024/

Today's blog. New trains on test and what must be the UK's wonkiest and most precarious signalbox. https://paulbigland.blog/.../rolling-blog-preston.../

Another blog with a mixture of stuff including a look at Healey Mills yard post tree-clearance, abandoned viaducts and also TRU upgrade work (and much more besides - if you're into beer and food). https://paulbigland.blog/2024/02/24/24th-february-pictures-of-the-day/

New blog. In the latest #Tory politicisation of the DfT @transportgovuk have put out this nonsensical and dishonest Tweet. The fact Rishi Sunak was in North Wales yesterday on his pre-general election 'Grand Tour' is pure co-incidence (not)...

Today's blog includes a trip on one of SouthWestern Railways new 'Arterio' trains. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/02/20/rolling-blog-metropolitan-meandering/

Today's blog contains a look at the old scrapyard site at Shipley which is to become Northern's new electric train depot. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/02/06/rolling-blog-sallying-forth-despite-the-weather/

I visited the HS2 construction site at Birmingham Curzon St today. Here's a blog and behind the scenes pictures from the trip. https://paulbigland.blog/2024/01/24/rolling-blog-hard-hat-required/