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Rail line to be closed for several days after train derailment
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A rail line across northern England will be closed for several days after a freight train derailed.
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hyperTunnel reveals the world’s first underground structure built entirely by robots
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British start-up’s ‘Peak XV’ tunnel demonstrates the potential of a radical new construction method to transform urban planning by building underground infrastructure faster, more affordably and more sustainably than current techniques.
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Creation of Great British Railways delayed
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The creation of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways has been delayed.
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The ‘Flying Scotsman’ arrives on the Swanage Railway for a three-week visit
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The world’s most famous steam locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ has arrived on the Swanage Railway for an historic visit with the record-breaking icon hauling trains for five days and being on public display for the public to visit its footplate for almost two weeks.
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Final preparations under way for opening of Bond Street’s Elizabeth line station
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Final preparations are under way for the delayed opening of the Elizabeth line station in Bond Street, central London.
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Flying Scotsman centenary celebrations launched at London King’s Cross on station’s 170th birthday
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Flying Scotsman – the world’s most famous steam locomotive – made its first appearance in a year-long national programme of events to mark its centenary today at London King’s Cross Station.
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Daughter of man who saved Flying Scotsman from the scrapheap to visit UK
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The daughter of the man who saved the record-breaking Flying Scotsman from being cut up for scrap is to make a pilgrimage to the UK from her home in Portugal, to ride behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive.
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Travel warning as ScotRail train strikes continue
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ScotRail has warned passengers of further widespread travel disruption across its network as railway strikes continue.
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Andy Burnham: Remove Avanti’s contract unless trains are reinstated soon
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Avanti West Coast should be stripped of its contract unless axed services are reinstated soon, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said.
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Only 20% of trains will run on Saturday due to rail strike
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Only about 20% of normal train services will run on Saturday due to another strike by workers, Network Rail said.
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