Alex Bestwick
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Book of the Week: Railway Surprise Book Box
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This week’s book of the week is full of surprises!
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RMT members at Network Rail vote to accept offer
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Members of the RMT in Network Rail have voted overwhelmingly to accept an offer to end the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. In a turnout of nearly 90%, members voted by 76% to 24% in favour. The union said the deal includes an uplift on salaries of between 14.4% for the lowest paid…
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Avanti West Coast handed contract extension
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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 struggled with reliability and punctuality during parts of the past year. FirstGroup chief executive Graham Sutherland said: “We are working…
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TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of nearly one in four trains in a month
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TransPennine Express cancelled the equivalent of nearly a quarter of services in a month, new figures show.
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How will the latest strikes impact each train operator?
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Train services are to be hit by strike action again on Saturday.
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Trainline reveal rail strike sales hit of up to £6 million per day
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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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No Tube services on any line due to drivers’ strikes
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A strike by London Underground drivers has closed the entire network.
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Leaked document ‘blows apart’ claim HS2 delay will save money, says Labour
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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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London Paddington passengers face second day of disruptions
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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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Leighton Buzzard Railway Reopens for 2023
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The Leighton Buzzard Railway celebrated the opening of a new season last weekend.
