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Avanti West Coast launch communication channel for disabled passengers
A train operator has launched a dedicated communication channel to assist disabled travellers in a UK-first.
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Train reliability hits new low with 4% of services cancelled in past year
Train reliability across Britain has fallen to a new low, with the equivalent of one in 25 services cancelled during the past 12 months.
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New collection building at Locomotion is underway
Construction has started on a new collection building at Locomotion in Shildon that will significantly expand the visitor attraction and create one of the world’s largest collections of historic railway vehicles.
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No direct trains between London and Scotland this weekend
Thousands of passengers will suffer major disruption this weekend due to no direct services running between London and Scotland while Network Rail carries out engineering work on two major routes simultaneously.
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Rail workers to stage more strikes in March
Rail workers are to stage a series of fresh strikes in the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
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Puppy rescued from tracks by trainee in middle of train driving lesson
A puppy spotted on the tracks of a busy London railway has been rescued by a trainee who was in the middle of a train driving lesson.
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‘Absolute cracker’ guest announced for the SVR’s Spring Diesel Festival
The Severn Valley Railway has revealed that Class 58 No 58023 will make its first-ever appearance in preservation at the SVR’s forthcoming Spring Diesel Festival between 18th and 21st May.
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Cut-price train tickets offered to encourage commuters back to the office
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is offering cheaper tickets in the hopes of encouraging more commuters to return to offices on Mondays and Fridays.
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Woman killed at crossing Network Rail knew posed ‘unacceptable’ risk
Network Rail knew that the level crossing where an elderly woman was struck and killed by a train posed an “unacceptable” risk, an investigation has found.
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