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Why does snow prevent rail services from running?

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Shannon Butcher

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19 November 2024

With parts of the country waking to snow outside their windows this morning, let’s look at how trains cope in snowy conditions, and what happens when they don’t.
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Britain’s biggest train firm warns of disruption due to ‘widespread IT issues’

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Darren Hendley

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19 July 2024

Britain’s biggest train company has warned passengers to expect disruption due to “widespread IT issues”.
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New app turns train journeys into musical odysseys

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Alex Bestwick

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7 March 2024

The developers of a new app hope to inspire rail travellers to learn more about Britain’s music scene both past and present.
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Major rail engineering work to be carried out on weekdays in trial

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Web Editor

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12 February 2024

Major rail engineering work will take place on two weekdays this month as part of a trial responding to a change in travel patterns.
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Safety recommendations made after train hits bricks from collapsed wall

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Alex Bestwick

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1 February 2024

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has made four safety recommendations to Network Rail after a train hit bricks from a collapsed wall.
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Privately-funded alternatives to scrapped HS2 section discussed

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Alex Bestwick

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31 January 2024

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have had a “constructive” discussion about privately-funded alternatives to a scrapped section of HS2.
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Rail passengers paying more at ticket machines, study discovers

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Alex Bestwick

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18 January 2024

Railway station ticket machines charge passengers more than twice as much as a major online retailer for some journeys, according to new analysis.
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On this day in 1863 – the London Underground was opened

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Rhys Evitts

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10 January 2024

Since its inception in 1863, the London Underground has become synonymous with the city and its landmarks, transport across the capital as well as the absolute silence on board any of its trains. To celebrate 161 years of this Great British institution, we’re taking a look at some of the key moments in the long…
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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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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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Why does snow prevent rail services from running?

Britain’s biggest train firm warns of disruption due to ‘widespread IT issues’

New app turns train journeys into musical odysseys

Major rail engineering work to be carried out on weekdays in trial

Safety recommendations made after train hits bricks from collapsed wall

Privately-funded alternatives to scrapped HS2 section discussed

Rail passengers paying more at ticket machines, study discovers

On this day in 1863 – the London Underground was opened

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

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

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