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Tag: COVID-19

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Eurostar: UK government ‘must commit to supporting rail firm’

21st January 2021 Sam Hewitt News, World

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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King's Cross Station

UK railway news roundup

14th January 2021 Sam Hewitt Network, News

Should essential transport workers be next in line for COVID-19 vaccinations? Plus, rail passengers are being urged to check their journeys as timetables are cut following lockdown measures.

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COVID-19 rail timetables

Rail passengers urged to check journey times as timetables are cut

14th January 2021 Sam Hewitt Network, News

People who need to travel by train during lockdown are being urged to check journey planners as timetables are slashed.

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway

North Yorkshire Moors Railway crisis appeal secures future

13th January 2021 Sam Hewitt News, Steam

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced the success of its Crisis Appeal, set up to support the charity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hancock brands those who packed trains out of London ‘irresponsible’

Hancock brands those who packed trains out of London ‘irresponsible’

21st December 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News

Passengers who crowded on to trains to escape the tightening of COVID-19 restrictions in London have been branded “totally irresponsible” by the Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

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Birmingham New Street meal for the homeless

Birmingham New Street’s Christmas Eve meal returns as takeaway

4th December 2020 Sam Hewitt News

Birmingham New Street’s highly successful Christmas Eve meal for the city’s homeless is returning this year – but with a difference.

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COVID-19 rail

COVID-19 tests on trains find no evidence of virus

17th November 2020 Sam Hewitt News

No evidence of coronavirus was found in tests on trains used by Britain’s largest rail franchise.

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COVID-19 community heroes

COVID-19 heroes to be honoured with their names on GWR trains

18th September 2020 Sam Hewitt News

Community heroes who selflessly helped others during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic will have their names added to the side of Great Western Railway trains in the coming weeks.

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COVID-19 rail timetables

July RPI rises by 1.6%, no decision on rail fares yet

20th August 2020 Sam Hewitt New & Features, News

The July Retail Price Index (RPI) – used for many years to decide the New Year changes to rail fares – has risen by 1.6%.

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Churnet Valley Railway announces planned reopening

8th July 2020 Sam Hewitt Diesel, News, Steam

Churnet Valley Railway has announced they will be operating services again from the August 1, in line with government guidance.

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