The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has announced that Sir Peter Hendy, Chairman of Network Rail, is to become an Honorary Patron of the charity.
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Tag: Industrial
Paralympian chairs new panel to improve accessibility on rail network
The first meeting of the Accessible Travel Advisory Group (ATAP) – set up to improve the accessibility of rail journeys on the Southeastern network – took place on August 5.
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DB Cargo UK plans to lease Mossend EuroTerminal to Maritime Intermodal
DB Cargo UK has announced plans to lease its Mossend EuroTerminal rail freight facility to Maritime Intermodal from October 1, 2021.
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Rail unions call public meeting over future of Eurostar
Rail unions have called a public meeting aimed at boosting support for the future of the Eurostar train service.
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Face masks to remain mandatory on London transport
Face masks must be worn on London’s transport network, even after the legal restrictions have been lifted on July 19.
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Railway Benefit Fund pledges support for rail workers in changing industry
The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) is sending out a clear message of support for rail workers as the industry undergoes changes.
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Rail firms blast plan to cut taxes on domestic flights
Plans to cut taxes on domestic flights would see thousands of passengers switch from rail to air and undermine the UK’s carbon reduction commitments, rail operators have claimed.
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COP26: Network Rail and Porterbrook to showcase sustainable trains of the future
Network Rail have announced a partnership with Porterbrook to showcase Britain’s low-carbon train technology at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).
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Caledonian Sleeper cancels all services during workers’ 11-day strike action
Caledonian Sleeper has announced it will cancel all services as workers go on strike for 11 days later this month over a pay dispute.
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Rail industry celebrates start of LGBT Pride Month
Network Rail is celebrating Pride Month by hosting its second annual Pride Fest event across two weeks in June, following the success of the inaugural event last year.
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