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Two operators praised for taking steps to help families travel while others ‘lag behind’
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Two train operators have taken “significant steps” towards helping families with young children travel, but “others badly lag behind”, according to a new report.
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Blue Peter boiler passes hydraulic test
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On August 21, the boiler for A2 Pacific No. 60532 Blue Peter passed a significant milestone in its overhaul when the boiler successfully passed a hydraulic test at Locomotive Services Group’s Crewe works.
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Network Rail to face prosecution over fatal crash
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Network Rail faces prosecution over a train crash which killed three people in 2020.
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Railway ticket office closure protest heading for Downing Street
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A protest against railway ticket office closures is to be held on the final day of consultation on the controversial plans.
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Aslef union train drivers to strike again in September
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Train drivers will stage another strike in September in the long-running dispute over pay and conditions.
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Severn Valley Railway sells ‘Black Five’ 45110
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The Severn Valley Railway has completed the sale of out-of-service locomotive LMS Stanier Class 5 45110 to an unnamed buyer.
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Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Tees-Tyne Pullman with Pathfinder Railtours and The Railway Magazine
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Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Tees-Tyne Pullman with a charity train in conjunction with ‘The Railway Magazine’.
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Next year’s rail fares rise will be below inflation, says Government
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Next year’s rise in English rail fares will be below inflation, the Government has announced.
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Examples of ‘incredibly dangerous’ level crossing misuse shown in CCTV footage
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A teenager doing press ups on a level crossing, two boys putting stones on a track, and dog owners making their pets pose for photos are among the examples of “incredibly dangerous” misuse of crossings in a compliation video released Network Rail.
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RMT calls for action on safety measures on anniversary of fatal derailment
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RMT is calling for change as most of the safety recommendations made following a fatal train derailment “remain open”.
