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HS2 appoints new board members ‘to heighten oversight’
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Grant Shapps announced this week the appointment of three non-executive directors to the HS2 board to heighten oversight and scrutiny of the UK’s high speed rail project.
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UK railway news roundup
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This week, world renowned artist Banksy returns with a graffiti-like piece on the London Underground, plus we have the latest exciting reopening announcements following nearly four months of closures.
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Banksy creates face mask-themed work on London Underground
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World-renowned artist Banksy has produced an art piece to highlight the importance of face masks – painted inside a Circle Line service carriage.
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New LED passenger information screen on trial at London Waterloo
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London Waterloo is trialling high-definition customer information display screens to provide passengers with better quality train running information.
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Competition launched to shape Britain’s future railway stations
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Network Rail and RIBA Competitions have launched an international competition to shape the future of Britain’s railway stations.
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Apollo 11: The Mission to the Moon
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This Thursday (16/07/20) marks the 51st anniversary of the Moon landing and AllMyReads has the perfect book to discover the story behind one of the most important events in space exploration. Check out this preview from the fantastic bookazine, Apollo 11.
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National Railway Museum & Locomotion announce return
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The National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham have announced plans to reopen to the public this summer.
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Successful trial for steam trains to return at Kent & East Sussex Railway
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A trial of the new Covid-protection measures at the Kent & East Sussex Railway was a steaming success. This means everything is finally in place for the summer season to start this weekend.
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Kent & East Sussex Railway reopening welcomed by local MP
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Steam trains will run this weekend (18/19 July) for the first time since the enforced coronavirus lockdown.
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UK railway news roundup
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This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!
