Train passengers have suffered one of the worst periods for cancellations on record due to coronavirus pandemic-related staff shortages, new figures show.
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UK railway round-up
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Read moreRare Roman wooden figure uncovered by HS2 archaeologists in Buckinghamshire
An early Roman rare wooden carved figure has been discovered during work on the HS2 project.
Read moreHS2 to be powered by zero carbon energy ‘from day one’
HS2 trains will be powered by zero carbon energy from day one of operation while supporting the government’s 2050 target to tackle climate change.
Read moreSouth Western Railway retains 12 Class 707 trains in boost capacity
Class 707 trains are set to continue serving South Western Railway (SWR) customers until August 2022, helping to improve capacity on the network’s suburban routes.
Read moreLondon minister hits out at Khan over handling of Night Tube dispute
London minister Paul Scully said the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) walkout over the reinstatement of the Night Tube was “unreasonable”, as he criticised city mayor Sadiq Khan’s handling of the dispute.
Read moreGWR introduces reduced timetable in response to Covid staff shortages
Great Western Railway (GWR) is introducing a temporary reduced timetable this weekend in response to staff being absent or self-isolating due to Covid.
Read moreHS2: High-speed rail project has ‘incredible momentum’ going into 2022
HS2 has “incredible momentum” entering 2022 following a “year of major moments”, according to the boss of the high-speed railway project.
Read moreEdinburgh Cross Country staff to strike on New Year’s Eve
Strikes by railway workers and catering staff in two separate disputes are to go ahead on New Year’s Eve, union leaders have confirmed.
Read morePassengers donate thousands of gifts to vulnerable people in Christmas appeal
This year staff and customers from stations, depots and offices across the South Western Railway (SWR) network made Christmas just a little bit better for many vulnerable children and adults and homeless people.
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