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Refund tickets for those who cancel Christmas plans, Grant Shapps told

18th December 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has been urged to guarantee that anyone who has to cancel their travel plans because of the change in Government advice for Christmas gets a refund.

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Sir Peter Hendy urges Christmas travellers to make early bookings

16th December 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News

People planning on travelling on public transport during the five-day festive window have been urged to book early by the Government’s Christmas travel tsar.

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Swanage Railway put on more Steam and Lights trains due to demand

Swanage Railway put on more Steam and Lights trains due to demand

16th December 2020 Sam Hewitt News, Railtours, Steam

Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers are to operate two extra ‘Steam and Lights’ trains on December 31, 2020 – due to unprecedented demand for the service.

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World’s first digital LED train opens at Watercress Line

4th December 2020 Sam Hewitt News, Steam

Hampshire’s Watercress Line is hosting a unique Christmas spectacular this month with the world’s first digital LED train.

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Students to avoid journey change fees this Christmas

25th November 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News

Students who had already booked train tickets to travel home for Christmas before the announcement of the student travel window can now rebook their tickets without paying additional fees.

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‘Surge’ in travel expected as families form Christmas bubbles

25th November 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News

A “surge” in rail travel is expected over the five-day Christmas period as families form their festive bubbles with loved ones.

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Publisher launches bumper railway gift guide for Christmas

19th November 2020 Sam Hewitt Christmas Gift Guide, Feature Articles, News

Stuck for what to buy the rail enthusiast in your life… or keen to indulge yourself this Yuletide? Fear not, as Britain’s leading railway publisher may just have the answer.

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Present ideas? We’ve got you covered!

9th December 2019 Shannon Butcher Features

The next two weekends are expected to be some of the busiest shopping days of the year; luckily you can beat the rush of the High Street with these great gifts.

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Last minute Christmas gift: Sir Nigel Gresley mug

9th December 2019 Shannon Butcher Advertisement Feature, Features, Steam

If you are looking for a last minute gift for the steam enthusiast or for yourself then look no further than this splendid mug.

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New campaign launched as alcohol-related incidents reach record levels

20th November 2019 Shannon Butcher News

Newly-released figures show a 30% increase in alcohol-related incidents on the railway in the last decade…

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