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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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Samaritans and Network Rail’s suicide prevention programme extended to 2027

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Alex Bestwick

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26 July 2024

Samaritans will continue to be the primary delivery partner for Network Rail’s strategy to prevent suicide on the railway, the charity announced.
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Fresh talks to be held in bid to resolve dispute involving train drivers

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Alex Bestwick

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23 July 2024

The Government and the union representing train drivers will hold fresh talks on Tuesday in a bid to resolve their […]
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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

Samaritans and Network Rail’s suicide prevention programme extended to 2027

Fresh talks to be held in bid to resolve dispute involving train drivers

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