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From the archive: The death of Sir Nigel Gresley
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Originally published in June 1941, the year of his death, this archive article reflects on the life and career of Sir Nigel Gresley.
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Boost train competition to ‘revitalise’ railways, report urges
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More competition on rail routes should be encouraged to “revitalise” Britain’s railways, an industry body has said.
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Government must set out expectations for ‘floundering’ HS2 Euston project, MPs told
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Pausing HS2 work at Euston shows the Government “does not know what it is trying to achieve” with the station despite more than eight years of planning, MPs warned.
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Fears that ticket office closures will ‘digitally excluded’ many
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Rail passengers have raised concerns that elderly people could be “digitally excluded” if ticket offices close across England.
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Eurostar Group to transport Team GB to Paris 2024 Olympic Games
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Eurostar Group has announced that it will transport Team GB to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices revealed
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Plans for a mass closure of railway station ticket offices in England have been announced.
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Rail trespassing above pre-Covid levels
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Trespassing on Britain’s railways remains above pre-pandemic levels, figures show.
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Fundraising bid to get steam locomotive back on track after 75 years
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Railway fans have launched a £40,000 fundraising appeal to see a Victorian steam locomotive hauling passenger carriages for the first time in 75 years.
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“Total lack of interest” from the private sector a “flashing red beacon” against HS2, says MP
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Future Government-backed infrastructure projects must pass a sniff test with businesses to prevent another “financial catastrophe” like HS2, ministers have heard.
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Over £25,000 donated to charity as part of Class 313 retirement fundraiser
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Two charities have received cheques from Govia Thameslink Railway for over £12,500 each, raised as part of an event marking the retirement of the Southern fleet of Class 313 trains.
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