The remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England will be lifted on Monday, with people no longer required by law to wear masks.
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UK railway news roundup
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Tyne and Wear Metro to enforce wearing face masks on services
Passengers using the Tyne and Wear Metro must continue to wear face coverings when travelling on the system, unless they are exempt.
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‘Golden’ train tickets to inspire workers to take a day off
Lucky winners will be entitled to free rail travel across Britain for a year.
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RMT members to stage strikes over grade of night Tube drivers
London Underground drivers are to stage a series of strikes next month in a row over a night Tube driver’s grade.
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Shapps: London mask policy ‘in line with’ Government’s thinking
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has supported a decision to make masks compulsory on the London Underground, despite his own Government scrapping the mandatory wearing of face coverings.
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Face masks to remain mandatory on London transport
Face masks must be worn on London’s transport network, even after the legal restrictions have been lifted on July 19.
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No train operators will require masks in England from July 19
No domestic train operators will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from July 19, according to industry bodies.
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Roads to Rail event set for August Bank Holiday at Corfe Castle
Swanage Railway volunteers are staging a steam rally next to Norden station near Corfe Castle to raise funds
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American S160 steams for Great Western Society’s 60th anniversary
Didcot Railway Centre will host celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Great Western Society across two separate gala weekends.
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