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York’s original railway station to open to public for one weekend only

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Alex Bestwick

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28 August 2024

The former railway station will be among a number of York buildings opening to visitors in October.
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Trains return to Great Central Railway in Nottinghamshire!

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Alex Bestwick

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23 August 2024

Passengers will be able to board trains at the Great Central Railway (Nottingham)’s Ruddington site and travel towards the main line for the first time since the pandemic.
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Rail passengers warned over bank holiday disruptions

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Alex Bestwick

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22 August 2024

People embarking on August bank holiday getaways in England and Wales are being warned over rail disruption due to engineering work.
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Public invited to help weave new London Overground sign

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Alex Bestwick

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19 August 2024

A textile version of a new London Overground sign will be created at public weaving sessions, Transport for London (TfL) has announced.
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Thousands set to be refunded after rail fare evasion convictions declared void

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Web Editor

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15 August 2024

Tens of thousands of rail passengers who were prosecuted and fined for fare evasion will be refunded after a judge ruled that their convictions were void.
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Train drivers to vote on pay offer aimed at ending long-running dispute

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Alex Bestwick

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15 August 2024

Train drivers will vote on a multi-year pay offer aimed at ending their long-running dispute, it has been announced. The […]
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Violence against women on Britain’s trains up more than 50%

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Alex Bestwick

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14 August 2024

Violent attacks against women on British railways has increased by more than 50% since 2021, according to new data.
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Lack of toilets on Elizabeth line trains blamed for stranded passengers opening doors

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Alex Bestwick

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2 August 2024

The lack of toilets on Elizabeth line trains has been blamed for stranded passengers trying to force open doors.
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MPs vote proposed law to bring train services into public ownership over first hurdle

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Alex Bestwick

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30 July 2024

MPs voted to give the Bill designed to help nationalise train operation in Britain a second reading.
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One in four Eurostar trains cancelled due to arson attacks

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Alex Bestwick

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26 July 2024

One in four Eurostar trains will be cancelled on Friday and over the weekend following arson attacks on the French railway network.
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York’s original railway station to open to public for one weekend only

Trains return to Great Central Railway in Nottinghamshire!

Rail passengers warned over bank holiday disruptions

Public invited to help weave new London Overground sign

Thousands set to be refunded after rail fare evasion convictions declared void

Train drivers to vote on pay offer aimed at ending long-running dispute

Violence against women on Britain’s trains up more than 50%

Lack of toilets on Elizabeth line trains blamed for stranded passengers opening doors

MPs vote proposed law to bring train services into public ownership over first hurdle

One in four Eurostar trains cancelled due to arson attacks

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