Improvements to rail services in the north of England will get a £589 million kick-start, the government has announced.
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Major Birmingham station receives £12m regeneration fund
The government has pledged £12 million of investment towards the regeneration of the University of Birmingham station.
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Govia Thameslink Railway continues 30-day coronavirus killer in stations
Govia Thameslink Railway is continuing to use its powerful new virucide – which kills coronavirus for up to 30 days – on trains, stations and staff areas.
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Boris Johnson public transport rules – Is it safe to travel?
Here are some important questions answered.
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Network Rail offers stark warning after level crossing misuse
Network Rail is warning families to use level crossings safely after footage shows they are still being misused in areas.
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HS2 appoints new board members ‘to heighten oversight’
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
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.
Read more Banksy creates face mask-themed work on London Underground
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
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
Network Rail and RIBA Competitions have launched an international competition to shape the future of Britain’s railway stations.
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