Attempts are being made to fill in or demolish disused railway bridges using fast-track planning powers to avoid objections, Parliament has been told.
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West Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease
The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
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COVID-19: Rail companies will ‘support’ passengers voluntarily wearing masks
The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said “wearing a mask helps protect others”, but demand that any relaxation of the rules around their use indoors must apply to trains.
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Watercress Line set to celebrate the fantastic 1950s
Visitors to the Watercress Line will be able to celebrate the fabulous 1950s when it turns back time for a nostalgic August Bank Holiday weekend.
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UK railway news roundup
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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New flexible rail tickets make travel ‘more expensive for many people’
Some commuters face forking out more than £50 a day more for train travel if they use new flexible tickets, according to analysis by the Labour Party.
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Elephant and Castle station reopens after huge fire
Around 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze close to Elephant and Castle station which caused a large plume of smoke to billow over south London.
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Exhibition commemorating 50th anniversary of Horncastle line closure to open
The Horncastle History and Heritage Society will open their exhibition which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the closure of the railway to Horncastle in July.
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UK railway news roundup
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Shapps launches construction of HS2 Old Oak Common station
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched the first permanent construction work at a HS2 station.
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