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Jacobite service could be halted amid health & safety row

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Alex Bestwick

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29 November 2023

The popular ‘Hogwarts Express’ service could be at the end of the line as it awaits a ruling after challenging a safety rule.
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Lost toy monkey reunited with toddler after 600-mile rail adventure

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Alex Bestwick

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24 November 2023

A lost monkey toy has been returned to its three-year-old owner after a 600-mile railway adventure.
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Belfast Grand Central Station to transform often forgotten area of city

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Alex Bestwick

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21 November 2023

The opening of the new Grand Central Station will transform an often forgotten corner of Belfast city centre next year.
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TransPennine Express unveil livery raising awareness for men’s mental health

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Alex Bestwick

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21 November 2023

TransPennine Express gave one of its trains new livery to encourage passengers “it’s okay to talk” for International Men’s Day.
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£48m awarded to improve Penistone railway line

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Alex Bestwick

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20 November 2023

The Government has announced £48 million in funding to upgrade the Penistone line from Huddersfield to Sheffield.
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Train drivers plan rolling one-day strikes across rail companies in December

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Alex Bestwick

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16 November 2023

Train drivers will stage a series of one-day strikes and a nine-day ban on overtime in December.
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Rail reform legislation ‘unlikely’ before general election, Transport Secretary admits

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Alex Bestwick

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15 November 2023

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it is “unlikely” that legislation to overhaul Britain’s railways will be passed before the next general election.
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Storm Debi causes disruption on Scotland’s railways

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Alex Bestwick

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13 November 2023

Storm Debi is causing disruptions for Scottish rail passengers, with speed restrictions being put in place and some services halted due to flooding.
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RMT and train operators reach breakthrough deal on strikes

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Alex Bestwick

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9 November 2023

If accepted by RMT members, the breakthrough deal will see strike action paused for six months.
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Draft Bill to create Great British Railways included in King’s Speech

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Alex Bestwick

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7 November 2023

The King’s Speech included a draft Bill to create a new public sector body to overhaul Britain’s railways following speculation that the plan would be dropped.
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Jacobite service could be halted amid health & safety row

Lost toy monkey reunited with toddler after 600-mile rail adventure

Belfast Grand Central Station to transform often forgotten area of city

TransPennine Express unveil livery raising awareness for men’s mental health

£48m awarded to improve Penistone railway line

Train drivers plan rolling one-day strikes across rail companies in December

Rail reform legislation ‘unlikely’ before general election, Transport Secretary admits

Storm Debi causes disruption on Scotland’s railways

RMT and train operators reach breakthrough deal on strikes

Draft Bill to create Great British Railways included in King’s Speech

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