This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Author: Sam Hewitt
Sam Hewitt is the Digital Content Editor at Mortons Media Group. When not writing about engines he can be found at Keepmoat Stadium, supporting his beloved Doncaster Rovers.
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GALLERY: Pendolino No. 390044 attempts to break Glasgow-London record
An attempt to break the 36-year-old record for the fastest rail journey between London and Glasgow has failed.
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LIVE: London to Glasgow Central record-breaking attempt fails
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, have teamed up today to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow.
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Avanti West Coast and Network Rail join forces for London to Glasgow record attempt
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, are teaming up today (June 17) to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow.
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Rail firms blast plan to cut taxes on domestic flights
Plans to cut taxes on domestic flights would see thousands of passengers switch from rail to air and undermine the UK’s carbon reduction commitments, rail operators have claimed.
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117-year-old Horden locomotive launched at Tanfield Railway
The railway has described the achievement as a triumph, especially in a year overshadowed by problems ranging from historical accident damage to the theft of £20,000 of components during the first COVID-19 lockdown.
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Strikes over guards’ contracts to affect East Midlands Railway services
A series of fresh rail strikes will be held in a dispute over guards’ contracts on East Midlands Railway.
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You can help choose name for HS2 tunnel boring machine
HS2 has launched a public vote to name a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) which will create a one-mile twin bore tunnel in Warwickshire.
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Gift your dad iconic construction sets for Father’s Day!
Struggling to find the ideal gift for Father’s Day? Courtesy of Classic Magazines, we might have the answer!
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Rail disruption after multiple track circuit failures
Passengers on some of the busiest rail routes in the country suffered travel disruption on Friday because of multiple track circuit failures.
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