This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Category: Electric
Rare Roman wooden figure uncovered by HS2 archaeologists in Buckinghamshire
An early Roman rare wooden carved figure has been discovered during work on the HS2 project.
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HS2 to be powered by zero carbon energy ‘from day one’
HS2 trains will be powered by zero carbon energy from day one of operation while supporting the government’s 2050 target to tackle climate change.
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London minister hits out at Khan over handling of Night Tube dispute
London minister Paul Scully said the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) walkout over the reinstatement of the Night Tube was “unreasonable”, as he criticised city mayor Sadiq Khan’s handling of the dispute.
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TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois signs with global talent agency
Social media’s favourite trainspotter Francis Bourgeois has expressed his excitement as he signs with international talent agency YMU Group.
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Fantastic Christmas subscriptions on all your favourite railway titles at Classic Magazines!
Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it’s the perfect time to grab a last-minute gift for the Railway enthusiasts in your life, or even for yourself as an early Christmas treat!
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London Underground faces strike threat amid job cuts plan
London Underground is facing the threat of strikes after revealing plans to cut between 500 and 500 jobs.
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Strikes by London Underground drivers over Night Tube dispute
Drivers on London Underground’s Night Tube are to stage a series of strikes from later this month in a dispute over staffing, a leading rail union has announced.
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DfT minister tours British low-carbon trains with Network Rail at COP26
Department for Transport (DfT) minister Trudy Harrison MP and Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines took a closer look at the best of British low-carbon train technology at COP26 in Glasgow.
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London Night Overground services to return in December
Transport for London (TfL) has announced the Night Overground services will return in December in time for the festive season.
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