Train operators Southeastern and Great Western Railway (GWR) have been given new direct award franchises, the Department for Transport has announced.
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Network Rail supports army to deliver vital medical face masks to NHS frontline
Railway workers have driven hundreds of miles through the night to deliver two lorry loads of protective medical face masks for frontline workers in the NHS.
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UK railway news roundup
The coronavirus situation continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry as the UK faces lockdown. Services are slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are firmly in place and more events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup:
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Mortons Books launch brand new book catalogue brimming with new titles
The people who bring you The Railway Magazine, Heritage Railway and Rail Express have just launched their latest book catalogue – brimming with fantastic new titles to explore while you’re stuck at home.
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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways in emergency appeal
The general manager of Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is urgently appealing for public help, after the railway closes amid the coronavirus situation.
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Coronavirus: Police on rail patrol to urge passengers to only make essential journeys
Five hundred British Transport Police officers patrolled the railway network yesterday to remind passengers that only essential travel is permitted after the UK was placed under lockdown.
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Thieves target East Lancashire Railway after forced closure
Thieves have stolen up to £10,000 worth of brass and copper fittings from East Lancashire Railway, after a devastating weekend which saw it forced to close due to COVID-19.
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway appeals after ‘cash crisis’
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is facing a cash crisis – and is appealing for help from supporters.
Read more Grant Shapps: Key workers ‘will have space to be safe’ on rail services
Key workers travelling on trains will have “space to be safe” under plans announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
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Great Northern Railwayana Auction update
Great Northern Railwayana Auctions has announced the closing date for their main auction will be Saturday 18 April at 4pm.
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