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UK railway news round-up
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After warnings for the bosses of HS2 from the Wildlife Trusts last time out, this week a leaked government review has revealed HS2 could cost up to £106bn.
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South Western Railway workers vote to continue strikes in guards dispute
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Workers on South Western Railway have voted to continue taking strike action in the long-running dispute over guards on trains.
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Great Central Railway to restore Thornbury Castle
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Unrestored Collett ‘Castle’ No. 7027 Thornbury Castle is to be restored for operation at the Great Central Railway (GCR) following its sale to a private buyer by Jonathan Jones-Pratt.
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Veterans railcard for cheaper train fares to launch on Armistice Day
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A new railcard offering discounted train tickets for military veterans will be launched later this year, the government has announced.
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South Western Railway franchise ‘not sustainable in the long term’
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South Western Railway finances indicate the franchise is “not sustainable in the long term”, according to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
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Network Rail being investigated for ‘poor performance’
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Network Rail is being investigated over its poor performance on routes used by train operators Northern and TransPennine Express.
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HS2 costs could rise to £106bn, government review says
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HS2 could cost up to £106 billion, according to a widely leaked Government review.
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Rail passengers urged to start conversations on Blue Monday
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More than 150 events are being held at railway stations across the UK to encourage people to talk to each other on Blue Monday – described as the most depressing day of the year.
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UK railway news round-up
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There’s a stark warning for the bosses of HS2 as the Wildlife Trusts reveal the high speed project could destroy irreplaceable natural habitats. Here’s this week’s round-up.
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