RAILWAY NEWS
 2008-03-24:
Rob Scott Rail purchases a new diesel locomotive
RSR has acquired a Class 56 Diesel Locomotive from Load-Haul.
2008-03-03:
Rob Scott Rail purchases new multiple unit
RSR has acquired a Class 156 Diesel Multiple Unit from Northern Rail.
2008-03-02: Rob Scott Rail launch successful
RSR is now running on operating days the full timetable.
See pictures here.
2008-02-28: Spring 2008 Timetable now available online
You can now find the latest timetables for Spring in the Timetables section
of the website. They are valid until June. They include a full 7 day week
timetable, first time for Rob Scott Rail. The busiest days on the network will
be Sundays & Mondays, starting on March 2nd.
2008-02-25: New Day Rover Ticket available to purchase online
You can now purchase the Day Rover Ticket online for Normal Service Days,
Lobster users can also get their discount online. Day Rover Tickets can not be
used on Special Service Days.
2008-02-17: New TMD created in Watford & New stock for 2008 announced
This should help running, as the stock is now properly cleaned and oiled. The
first couple of rolling stock to be done: German Tram & Class 47 in 'one' livery
47718. have been properly overhauled. New stock for 2008 has so far equalled to
a 7 car Pendolino, 3 car 168, 2 car 155, class 50.
2008-01-15: January Railway Update
Rob Scott Net announces new infrastructure .... Rob Scott Net teams have
spent over 500 hours of manual time, building the Rob Scott Rail network to a
higher standard than High Speed One. Currently January 2008 most of the track
work is now in place, however there is still the building of stations, station
car parks, signalling and much more that is needed to run our wonderful
services. Our First running day will be March 2nd starting at 0800. See you
there!
2007-12-14:
Lobster discount card is now fully operational
You can purchase your tickets (with a Lobster discount card) for
normal services at staffed stations or onboard trains. Lobsters can also be used
online to purchase Railtour tickets.
2007-12-12: Rob Scott Net announces new infrastructure & Christmas Day Railtour Rob Scott Net has been working hard to bring back RSR services to the tracks. Today, they have announced four new stations:
Dalesfleet, Baby Junction,
Hanston Square and an unnamed station along with plans for a new branch line from
Flower Village. There will be a signalling system installed eventually to control the busy lines with a signal box to keep the trains on time and in the right direction.
A branch line to the Coast from
Hanston Square will be built by the end of
February 2008, read the full press release here. Rob Scott Railtours Company is pleased to announce its first Railtour, the Progress Tour, find out more on the
Railtours page.
2007-11-18: Rob Scott Net track testing Today, Rob Scott Net allowed RSR to test some Multiple Units, Locomotives and Rolling Stock on the newly-laid track. Tests were successful, after
clearing leaves from the line which were causing some wheel-slip and power problems.
Here are some photos from the testing.
2007-09-27: Railway Gala Day
cancelled until Spring Unfortunately this event is cancelled.
2007-07-20: R.I.P. Treeland East Station Due to an increase in freight traffic in the Treeland East area, unfortunately this means for passengers that the station has been closed and re-developed as a Traction Maintenance Depot. The other stations on the railway are being upgraded along with extensive track renewal to allow for comfortable, reliable and safe journeys.
2007-05-16: Rob Scott Net upgrades tracks Rob Scott Net has been working on non-running days to upgrade the track along the route. With a run-round loop to enable efficient use of the locomotive fleet.
2007-04-27: Car Park & Local Bus Service Improvements Rob Scott Net have improved the Car Park Surface outside Upper Treeland station, and would like to inform passengers of a new local low floor bus service to nearby Villages, which is operated by Rob Scott Bus. Passengers can purchase 'through fare' tickets from the bus driver or at stations. The service will commence from Saturday 28th and runs on every railway operating date.
2007-04-27: Upper Treeland depot takes shape Rob Scott Net has been working on the Upper Treeland depot to store large container wagons for the newly created nearby Port that will increase Freight traffic and revenue for the railway.
2007-04-02:
Rob Scott Rail buys new loco and multiple unit
Rob Scott Rail has recently brought new trains to improve train
services for both Passengers and Freight:
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