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Rail fares in England to rise above inflation for first time since 2013
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Rail passengers will be hit by an above inflation fares rise for the first time in eight years, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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Prioritise regional links over HS2, say Government advisers
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Regional rail links should be prioritised over HS2, according to Government advisers.
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Hitachi Rail to launch UK first long distance battery trains
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Long-distance trains will run on battery power in a UK first, manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced.
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Thousands of trees planted in £1 million pledge takes root across UK
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Network Rail has joined forces with national conservation charity The Tree Council to plant more than 80,000 trees and hedgerows across the country this winter, as part of a four-year, £1 million tree planting pledge.
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HS2 offers work experience to deferred university students
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HS2 Ltd is helping to support students who have deferred their university place due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Crossrail doubles test trains in ‘important milestone’
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Crossrail has announced it is entering a “crucial” development phase as it doubles the number of test trains.
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HS2 security guards accused of using ‘excessive force’ against protesters
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Accusations of “excessive force” being used by security guards on the HS2 rail project against protesters have been raised at Westminster.
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Duke and Duchess set off on royal train tour to thank key workers
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will travel across the country by royal train to thank communities, outstanding individuals and key workers for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rail service punctuality declines as passengers return
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Rail punctuality has declined since demand increased following the end of the first COVID-19 lockdown, new figures show.
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Rail engineering work cut to smooth Christmas journeys
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Lifting hundreds of miles of roadworks and shortening rail engineering work are among measures aimed at avoiding Christmas travel chaos unveiled by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.