Sam Hewitt

40,000 rail workers to walk out in fresh strike action

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Sam Hewitt

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22 September 2022

Another rail strike has been announced for next month, continuing the wave of industrial action sweeping the country.
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End of the Line: British railway closures from 1948 to Beeching

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Sam Hewitt

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8 September 2022

Covering the period from the birth of British Railways in 1948 to the Beeching era and beyond, End of the Line chronologically traces the history of 467 long forgotten railway lines, region by region, from their opening to closure and in a few cases to reopening
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First public event to mark Flying Scotsman centenary announced

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Sam Hewitt

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2 September 2022

The world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is being prepared for its centenary celebrations next year.
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Planned strike ‘threatens Tube’s financial recovery’

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Sam Hewitt

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3 August 2022

A planned strike on London Underground increases the risk of its financial recovery, officials have warned.
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Passenger numbers reach 93% of pre-pandemic levels

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Sam Hewitt

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28 July 2022

Figures published by the Department for Transport show that passenger numbers are now closing in on pre-pandemic levels.
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The Changing Face of Britain’s Railways: 1938-1953

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Sam Hewitt

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27 July 2022

Mortons Books has just the thing, and at just £10 it won’t break the bank. Save £14.95 when you buy The Changing Face of Britain’s Railways 1938-1953… but hurry, there are just 50 copies available at this knockdown price!
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South Western Railway travel advice over 27 July strike

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Sam Hewitt

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26 July 2022

South Western Railway (SWR) is urging customers only to travel by rail if absolutely necessary for the planned RMT strike day on Wednesday 27 July.
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Latest rail strike will halt all services in some areas, passengers warned

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Sam Hewitt

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20 July 2022

Some parts of the country will have no train services during the next strike by thousands of rail workers, passengers are being warned.
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Train drivers to stage 24-hour Saturday strike over pay

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Sam Hewitt

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14 July 2022

Train drivers at eight rail companies are to stage a 24-hour Saturday strike later this month in pay disputes, threatening more disruption to services.
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Fresh rail strike set for July 27 over pay, jobs and conditions

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Sam Hewitt

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13 July 2022

Rail workers are to stage a fresh strike in the bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions, threatening travel chaos at the height of the summer holidays.
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