Rail workers are to stage a series of 24-hour strikes on Saturdays in the coming weeks in a dispute over the role of guards on trains.
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At least 73 dead in Pakistan train fire, police say
A huge fire caused by a cooking gas stove on a train in Pakistan has killed at least 71 passengers, officials said.
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Egypt man dies after official ‘forced’ him off moving train
The pair were unable to pay a fine of 70 Egyptian pounds (£3.38) for travelling without a ticket.
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New Azuma train to include six new services to Harrogate
LNER is set to introduce new Azuma services between Harrogate and London’s King Cross from December 15 2019.
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Keighley station set for £4million upgrade
Network Rail is investing over £4million to upgrade Keighley station, to bring improvements for passengers and all those who use it.
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UK Railway News Round-up
This week, we cover leading politicians who think passengers should be compensated for travelling on Pacer trains plus the government support reversing the Beeching cuts.
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Rail punctuality hits 14-year low but compensation payments fall
Department for Transport data show Britain’s train companies paid out £79 million in total during this financial year, down 2.1% on the previous 12 months.
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ISSUE 260 ON SALE NOW!
Returning Can Pac to the Alps, Churnet Valley lays first stretch in 48 hours, plus we cover the Belles of St Trinian’s! Issue 260 has got the lot, including a secret underground unmasked in Covent Garden!
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Government supports reversing Beeching railway closures
Many small stations and railway lines closed under the Beeching cuts of the 1960s should be reopened, according to the Transport Secretary.
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A1 Steam Locomotive Trust celebrates No. 60163 Tornado anniversary
It’s 25 years since the construction of 101mph Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado.
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