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Shapps: ‘No doubt’ HS2 should continue despite drop in travel
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There is “no doubt whatsoever” that HS2 should continue despite the reduction in travel caused by the pandemic, Grant Shapps has said.
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Rail authorities warn of rise in rail track selfies
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In one instance, a toddler was captured being placed on a level crossing for a picture, and images have been posted on social media showing people posing on the rails.
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MPs: Government does not realise scale of challenge for England’s railways
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The Department for Transport (DfT) fails to appreciate “the scale of the challenge ahead” for England’s rail network, MPs have warned.
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West Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease
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The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
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COVID-19: Rail companies will ‘support’ passengers voluntarily wearing masks
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The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said “wearing a mask helps protect others”, but demand that any relaxation of the rules around their use indoors must apply to trains.
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New flexible rail tickets make travel ‘more expensive for many people’
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Some commuters face forking out more than £50 a day more for train travel if they use new flexible tickets, according to analysis by the Labour Party.
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Elephant and Castle station reopens after huge fire
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Around 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze close to Elephant and Castle station which caused a large plume of smoke to billow over south London.
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Rising to the challenge: Bridge successfully lifted out of flood zone in Wales railway first
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Following 30 flood closures in the last decade, this innovative £3.6m project will reduce disruption and improve passengers’ journeys on the Cambrian Line.
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Exhibition commemorating 50th anniversary of Horncastle line closure to open
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The Horncastle History and Heritage Society will open their exhibition which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the closure of the railway to Horncastle in July.
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Shapps launches construction of HS2 Old Oak Common station
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched the first permanent construction work at a HS2 station.
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