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North Norfolk Railway announces return to service
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The North Norfolk Railway has announced they will be reopening from 8 July for steam train services on the popular Sheringham to Holt line.
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Swanage Railway to reopen with social-distancing measures
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The Swanage Railway is to re-open with a special fundraising service protecting the health of passengers and staff.
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Grand Central announce return to service after four-month hibernation
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Train operator Grand Central has announced a measured return to service following a four-month period of hibernation during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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£15 million boost to bring better rail journeys to the North East
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced £15 million of government investment to benefit passengers in the North East of England.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway crisis appeal reaches £350k
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has received a huge cash boost after people rallied round to help keep its future on track.
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UK railway news roundup
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The easing of lockdown measures across the country comes at a good time for Rail Charter Services, and HS2 is back in the news as the project’s minister responds to criticisms.
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HS2 Minister responds to Transport Select Committee
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HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson has responded to a letter from the Transport Select Committee last month in his own letter about the next steps for HS2.
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LNER joins ‘know your train’ on Real time trains website
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LONG distance operator LNER is the latest train operator to participate in the ‘Know Your Train’ service feature of the website Real Time Trains. ‘Know Your Train’ gives you more information about the rolling stock actually operating on each service, such as what it will look like and what the facilities are onboard. Using information from…
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NEW Settle & Carlisle luxury charter train announced
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THE timing of an announcement for a reduction in social distancing by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, along with a further easing of restrictions has come at a perfect time for the launch of a new thrice daily luxury charter train, which will operate over the scenic Settle & Carlisle line this summer. For eight weeks,…
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Newcastle Central Station revamp plans approved
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Multi-million-pound improvements that will change the face of historic Central Station in Newcastle have taken a major step forward.
