This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Rail pass for ‘staycationers’ designed to boost tourism to Scotland
A new rail pass for domestic holidaymakers will be launched later this year to boost the recovery of domestic tourism, the Government has announced.
Read moreCOP26: Network Rail and Porterbrook to showcase sustainable trains of the future
Network Rail have announced a partnership with Porterbrook to showcase Britain’s low-carbon train technology at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).
Read moreRail passenger numbers sink to pre-1872 levels
Passenger numbers on Britain’s railways in 2020/21 reached the lowest level in at least 150 years, new figures show.
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This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Read moreGovernment urged to avoid ‘stigma’ around public transport
Any relaxation of requirements for face coverings and social distancing in England from June 21 must apply to public transport to avoid it facing a “stigma”, an industry body has claimed.
Read moreTransport for London agrees third Government bailout worth £1.08bn
Transport for London (TfL) has agreed a third Government bailout to keep services running amid the collapse in demand for travel during the pandemic.
Read moreRail Express magazine appoints new editor
Britain’s best magazine for news and views from across the national railway network, Rail Express, sees Mark Simmons take up the position of editor.
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This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Read moreGovernment announces £401m rail funding boost
A £401 million government funding boost promises rail services in the North of England and the Midlands with new stations, faster journeys and more reliable services.
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