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New deal will end many mobile blackspots for rail passengers, Government claims
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A new telecoms deal will eliminate mobile signal blackspots on many of Britain’s major train routes, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said.
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Eurostar services disrupted by track fatalities and cable theft
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Thousands of Eurostar passengers are experiencing severe delays and cancellations following two track fatalities and cable theft.
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Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event
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Flying Scotsman will appear at the world’s largest gathering of historic and modern railway vehicles in August, Alstom has announced.
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Thomas the Tank Engine documentary to premiere at The Greatest Gathering
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A documentary exploring Thomas the Tank Engine’s enduring legacy will receive its UK premiere at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering this summer.
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HS2 opening delayed beyond 2033
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The Transport Secretary has told the Commons there is “no route” to meet the target date of having HS2 services running by 2033 as she confirmed the project will be delayed.
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£445m investment in Welsh railways to come over 10 years
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Welsh rail projects will receive £445m in additional funding – but cash will come over 10 years, the Chancellor has announced.
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Six artists celebrate railway history with murals along new heritage trail
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Nine new works of art will appear along a trail of historic locations to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR).
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Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland
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Eurostar has unveiled plans to launch direct services connecting the UK with Germany and Switzerland.
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Capacity for Channel Tunnel train services to be increased, says regulator
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Spare capacity at Eurostar’s Temple Mills maintenance depot will be allocated to either a new operator or Eurostar itself, meaning more choice for passengers, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has said.
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Rail firms taking ‘disproportionate action’ against passengers over ticket rules
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Actions by train operators against passengers who do not hold a valid ticket are “disproportionate”, according to an inquiry which criticised Britain’s “complex” fares system.
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