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Eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard to be extended from Sunday
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More people will become eligible for a Disabled Person Railcard from Sunday following a review of the eligibility criteria.
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Network Rail to take control of Channel Tunnel rail freight site
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A Government-backed deal to transform a Channel Tunnel rail freight terminal in east London has been announced.
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First major work begins to electrify the Borders Railway – with line closures scheduled
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Network Rail are set to begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway – with three weekend line closures scheduled.
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Final Northumberland Line station to open next month
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The final station on the Northumberland Line station will open to passengers in March 2026.
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Royal Mail reveal stamps honouring Hornby Model Railways
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Royal Mail is issuing a set of 12 stamps to celebrate the world of Hornby Model Railways.
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Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered from June
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Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains from June 30 amid concerns about the number of drivers approaching retirement.
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Aslef welcomes move to reduce age limit for train drivers
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Moves to reduce the age at which train drivers can begin training have been welcomed by their trade union.
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Former railway signaller celebrates his 90th birthday with a special railway visit
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A former railway signaller has celebrated his 90th birthday with a special visit to the railway where he spent more than four decades of his career.
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Train drivers vote to continue industrial action over sacking of colleague
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Train drivers involved in a long-running dispute over the sacking of a colleague have voted to continue taking industrial action for another six months.
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Passengers told do not travel by 3 train operators following “multiple incidents”
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A “do not travel” alert has been issued by three train operators on Wednesday morning.
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