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Government urged to reverse decision to axe on-board catering at rail firm
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Union leaders have attacked a government decision to end an on-board catering contract at a train operator, threatening the loss of 130 jobs in the new year.
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HS2 security guards accused of using ‘excessive force’ against protesters
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Accusations of “excessive force” being used by security guards on the HS2 rail project against protesters have been raised at Westminster.
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Sunflower Christmas tree signals help for passengers with non-visible disabilities
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A sunflower decorated Christmas tree has been made by staff at Euston station to promote its support for passengers with non-visible disabilities.
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HS2’s first giant tunnelling machines arrive in the UK
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The two 170-metre-long contraptions were transported from Germany to a construction site in Hertfordshire near the M25 in more than 1,000 parts.
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Duke and Duchess set off on royal train tour to thank key workers
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will travel across the country by royal train to thank communities, outstanding individuals and key workers for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Birmingham New Street’s Christmas Eve meal returns as takeaway
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Birmingham New Street’s highly successful Christmas Eve meal for the city’s homeless is returning this year – but with a difference.
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Rail landmarks light up purple to celebrate disabled people
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Rays of purple light could be seen beaming from King’s Cross railway station on December 3 to mark the #PurpleLightUp movement and celebrate the contribution of disabled people.
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UK railway news round-up
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Britain’s rail infrastructure budget has been cut by £1 billion following the Chancellor’s Spending Review. Here’s this week’s news round-up:
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Government to cut £1bn from rail infrastructure budget
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Britain’s rail infrastructure budget has been cut by £1 billion following the Chancellor’s Spending Review.
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World’s first digital LED train opens at Watercress Line
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Hampshire’s Watercress Line is hosting a unique Christmas spectacular this month with the world’s first digital LED train.