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Transport Secretary admits HS2 delay will not save money
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Transport Secretary Mark Harper has accepted delays to HS2 will not save money, but told MPs the Government had to make “sensible decisions” due to having annual budgets.
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Spring Steam Gala ‘a triumph’, says SVR
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The Spring Steam Gala, held last weekend, was a huge success for SVR, exceeding its budget for paying passengers by almost 18%.
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Extra trains planned for coronation weekend
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Extra train services are being laid on for the King’s coronation weekend, however the transport operation will not match those seen for the late Queen’s funeral.
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Leaked Network Rail presentation reveals train delays set to worsen
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A leaked internal Network Rail presentation has revealed that train delays are expected to worsen over the next five years due to rising costs and funding.
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Orient Express to halt UK section due to Brexit checks
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The UK leg of the Orient Express will be dropped after 41 years due to delays caused by Brexit border controls.
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Mayors call for TransPennine Express “fresh start”, ask government not to renew FirstGroup’s contract
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TransPennine Express (TPE) needs a “fresh start” after nearly a quarter of trains were cancelled between February and March, mayors in the north of England have said.
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Rail workers’ union leaders considering updated offer
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Leaders of the biggest rail workers union are considering an “updated” offer from train companies aimed at resolving the long-running dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.
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Get back on the rails in Norfolk
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The Mid-Norfolk Railway will reopen on April 29, with trains initially running from Dereham station to Thuxton.
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Customers warned to avoid Waterloo station due to ‘major signalling problem’
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South Western Railway has told customers to avoid using London Waterloo station on Thursday morning due to a “major signalling problem”.
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What’s inside the May issue of Rail Express?
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Editor Richard Clinnick reveals what you’ll find in the May issue of Rail Express later this month.
