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Freight train companies are “quite happy” that their industry is excluded from the Government’s new legislation forcing unions to provide a minimum level of service during strikes, MPs have been told.
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Derby has been announced as the location to host the headquarters of new public sector body Great British Railways.
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Avanti West Coast has received a short-term contract extension by the Department for Transport. The operator’s contract was due to expire at the end of March but has been extended until October 15. It has
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Train services are to be hit by strike action again on Saturday.
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Trainline said annual ticket sales fell short of expectations, as rail strikes caused a hit of up to £6 million a day.
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A strike by London Underground drivers has closed the entire network.
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A leaked document “blows apart” the Transport Secretary’s claims that extending HS2’s timetable will save money, Labour has said.
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Rail commuters travelling to and from London Paddington suffered a second day of disruption due to damaged overhead electric wires.
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Avanti West Coast has become the latest train operator to trial discounted tickets as the rail sector struggles to bring passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Delays to some sections of HS2 to save money will shortly be announced by the Government, it has been reported.
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