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Shapps launches construction of HS2 Old Oak Common station
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched the first permanent construction work at a HS2 station.
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New flexible train season tickets angers passengers
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Public transport groups and some passengers have expressed anger after the price of new flexible season tickets was revealed.
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All Great Central Railway stations to reopen from June 26
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The Great Central Railway (GCR) has announced that it will be reopening all four of its stations from June 26, 2021.
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Severn Valley Railway’s Harrier Hydroshunter project passes significant milestone
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The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating the successful completion of the latest stage of its Harrier Hydroshunter project, with the removal of the original diesel engine from a Class 08 ‘donor’ shunter.
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Railway Benefit Fund pledges support for rail workers in changing industry
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The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) is sending out a clear message of support for rail workers as the industry undergoes changes.
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International Women in Engineering Day – Engineer who worked on project at King’s Cross encourages women to consider railway careers
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A Network Rail engineer who upgraded the signalling at London King’s Cross station is using this year’s International Women in Engineering Day (Wednesday, 23 June) to encourage more women to consider a railway career.
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Rat-infested illegal fly tipping cleared from Stalybridge railway
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Thousands of pounds have been spent clearing illegal fly tipping dumped metres away from live railway lines in Tameside.
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Manchester Piccadilly escalator trials virus busting technology
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Space-age technology is being trialled at Manchester Piccadilly station to give passenger escalators added protection from COVID-19.
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