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Category: World
ScotRail conductors industrial action going ahead
Passengers in Scotland are being warned to expect significant rail disruptions on Sundays because of strike action by ScotRail conductors.
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ScotRail: Rail services to be nationalised when Abellio contract ends
The ScotRail rail franchise will be nationalised from 2022, the Scottish Government has announced.
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Railway line reopens after ‘environmental disaster’ averted
A railway line has reopened following a six-month operation to avert “total environmental disaster”, Network Rail said.
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Switzerland’s mountain railways keeping communities alive
Every year millions of people from all over the world squeeze into little trains in Switzerland, hoping to experience unforgettable mountain vistas and clean Alpine air.
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Union petitions for emergency funding for Eurostar
Rail unions are stepping up their campaign for financial help to secure the future of Eurostar, which has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Government want Eurostar survival ‘but will not lead the rescue’
The UK will not take the lead in rescuing Eurostar as it is majority-owned by France, a Cabinet minister has said.
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Stonehaven-Montrose railway line repairs underway
The railway line between Stonehaven and Montrose is to remain closed until February 22 as engineers work to carry out repairs on a damaged bridge between the towns.
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Eurostar: French government pledges financial support
France has said it is ready to give financial support to struggling Eurostar.
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Eurostar: UK government ‘must commit to supporting rail firm’
The UK and French governments must make a joint commitment to support Eurostar during the pandemic, according to the Transport Select Committee chairman.
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