Rail Express
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Sir Peter Hendy becomes Honorary Patron of the Railway Benefit Fund
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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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PREVIEW: August issue of Rail Express magazine
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If you’d like to read the latest edition of Rail Express magazine, then you can download the digital version, order the print magazine, or better yet take out a subscription for the best value offers.
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Rail unions call public meeting over future of Eurostar
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Rail unions have called a public meeting aimed at boosting support for the future of the Eurostar train service.
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‘Fatigued’ train driver with history of safety errors narrowly avoided crash
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A fatigued train driver with a history of safety blunders passed a stop signal and narrowly avoided a head-on crash with another train, an investigation has found.
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Where do I need to wear a face mask after restrictions ease?
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The remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England will be lifted on Monday, with people no longer required by law to wear masks.
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RMT members to stage strikes over grade of night Tube drivers
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London Underground drivers are to stage a series of strikes next month in a row over a night Tube driver’s grade.
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Rail authorities warn of rise in rail track selfies
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In one instance, a toddler was captured being placed on a level crossing for a picture, and images have been posted on social media showing people posing on the rails.
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Bid to fill in or demolish old railway bridges ‘by back door’, Parliament told
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Attempts are being made to fill in or demolish disused railway bridges using fast-track planning powers to avoid objections, Parliament has been told.
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Shapps launches construction of HS2 Old Oak Common station
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched the first permanent construction work at a HS2 station.
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HS2 costs ‘rose by £1.7 billion in past year’
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HS2’s costs have reportedly jumped by another £1.7 billion in the past year as the coronavirus pandemic adds further pressure to the high-speed railway project.