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Ministers press on with move to bring in minimum service levels during strikes
The Government is pressing ahead with legal moves to introduce minimum service levels during strikes by transport workers.
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Serco losing Sleeper contract presents opportunity for public ownership – MSP
The contract with the firm running the Caledonian Sleeper will end in June of next year, the Scottish Government has said, with a senior SNP MSP claiming there is an “opportunity” for public ownership.
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Network Rail expects annual energy bill to exceed £1bn for first time
Network Rail expects its annual energy bill to exceed £1 billion for the first time.
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End of the line for direct Eurostar trains to Disneyland Paris
Eurostar is to axe its direct train service between London and Disneyland Paris from June next year.
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Tax fuel on domestic flights to fund train fares freeze, urges lobby group
A fuel tax should be imposed on domestic flights to fund a freeze in train fares, a pressure group has said.
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Rail fare increase in England will be below inflation rate, Government says
An expected increase to rail fares in England will be less than July’s retail price index to help commuters cope with the cost-of-living crisis, the Government has announced.
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New offer made by Network Rail bids to break deadlock over pay and conditions
Network Rail has made a new offer to workers aimed at breaking the deadlocked row over pay, jobs and conditions.
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Five new railway industry figures have been appointed to the National Railway Museum’s Advisory Board.
Tim Dunn, Steve Oates, Jo Lewington, Anit Chandarana and Toufic Machnouk will join the now 12-strong board which provides advice and support to the museum’s Senior Management Team on their plans for the future of the museum.
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Crossrail to run empty trains for weeks to ensure ‘flawless’ service
Crossrail will operate empty trains for several weeks to ensure the service is “absolutely flawless” when it opens, the boss of Transport for London (TfL) said.
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