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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Tag: Christmas
Sir Peter Hendy urges Christmas travellers to make early bookings
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
Newly-released figures show a 30% increase in alcohol-related incidents on the railway in the last decade…
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