Sam Hewitt
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Shapps: ‘No doubt’ HS2 should continue despite drop in travel
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There is “no doubt whatsoever” that HS2 should continue despite the reduction in travel caused by the pandemic, Grant Shapps has said.
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Rail authorities warn of rise in rail track selfies
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In one instance, a toddler was captured being placed on a level crossing for a picture, and images have been posted on social media showing people posing on the rails.
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MPs: Government does not realise scale of challenge for England’s railways
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The Department for Transport (DfT) fails to appreciate “the scale of the challenge ahead” for England’s rail network, MPs have warned.
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Bid to fill in or demolish old railway bridges ‘by back door’, Parliament told
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Attempts are being made to fill in or demolish disused railway bridges using fast-track planning powers to avoid objections, Parliament has been told.
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West Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease
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The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
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COVID-19: Rail companies will ‘support’ passengers voluntarily wearing masks
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The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said “wearing a mask helps protect others”, but demand that any relaxation of the rules around their use indoors must apply to trains.
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Watercress Line set to celebrate the fantastic 1950s
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Visitors to the Watercress Line will be able to celebrate the fabulous 1950s when it turns back time for a nostalgic August Bank Holiday weekend.
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New flexible rail tickets make travel ‘more expensive for many people’
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Some commuters face forking out more than £50 a day more for train travel if they use new flexible tickets, according to analysis by the Labour Party.
