The families of Croydon tram crash victims have demanded a new inquest into their deaths after a jury concluded they died as a result of an accident and were not unlawfully killed.
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UK railway news roundup
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Tyne and Wear Metro to enforce wearing face masks on services
Passengers using the Tyne and Wear Metro must continue to wear face coverings when travelling on the system, unless they are exempt.
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RMT members to stage strikes over grade of night Tube drivers
London Underground drivers are to stage a series of strikes next month in a row over a night Tube driver’s grade.
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No train operators will require masks in England from July 19
No domestic train operators will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from July 19, according to industry bodies.
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HS2 costs ‘rose by £1.7 billion in past year’
HS2’s costs have reportedly jumped by another £1.7 billion in the past year as the coronavirus pandemic adds further pressure to the high-speed railway project.
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APT’s 37 year record remains in tact – but only just
A bid to beat the fastest London to Glasgow time for a train, set 37 years ago by British Rail’s APT-P has missed out by just 21 seconds.
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LIVE: London to Glasgow Central record-breaking attempt fails
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, have teamed up today to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow.
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Avanti West Coast and Network Rail join forces for London to Glasgow record attempt
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, are teaming up today (June 17) to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow.
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Waterloo & City line reopens weeks ahead of schedule
The Waterloo & City line on the London Underground has reopened this week for the first time in over a year.
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