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Thousands of trees planted in £1 million pledge takes root across UK
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Network Rail has joined forces with national conservation charity The Tree Council to plant more than 80,000 trees and hedgerows across the country this winter, as part of a four-year, £1 million tree planting pledge.
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HS2 offers work experience to deferred university students
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HS2 Ltd is helping to support students who have deferred their university place due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UK railway news round-up
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This week, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured Britain on the royal train, plus HS2 security guards are accused of “excessive force” with protesters.
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TSSA union calls for Government support for Eurostar
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Union leaders are urging the Government to offer more support to Eurostar after revealing that workers are suffering from the stress of dealing with the impact of the virus crisis.
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FirstGroup and Government agree deal to end two rail franchises
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FirstGroup has reached an agreement with the Government over the termination of two rail franchises, the transport giant said.
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Crossrail doubles test trains in ‘important milestone’
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Crossrail has announced it is entering a “crucial” development phase as it doubles the number of test trains.
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Government urged to reverse decision to axe on-board catering at rail firm
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Union leaders have attacked a government decision to end an on-board catering contract at a train operator, threatening the loss of 130 jobs in the new year.
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HS2 security guards accused of using ‘excessive force’ against protesters
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Accusations of “excessive force” being used by security guards on the HS2 rail project against protesters have been raised at Westminster.
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Sunflower Christmas tree signals help for passengers with non-visible disabilities
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A sunflower decorated Christmas tree has been made by staff at Euston station to promote its support for passengers with non-visible disabilities.
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HS2’s first giant tunnelling machines arrive in the UK
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The two 170-metre-long contraptions were transported from Germany to a construction site in Hertfordshire near the M25 in more than 1,000 parts.
