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UK railway news round-up
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This week, it has been revealed the cost of HS2 could rise by an extra £800 million due to “more significant challenges than anticipated.”
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CrossCountry handed new three-year deal to run train services
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The Government has awarded a new contract to Arriva CrossCountry to continue running train services until October 2023.
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Network Rail joins campaign to highlight abuse of staff
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Network Rail has joined a campaign to highlight abuse suffered by customer-facing workers.
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Swanage Railway aim to raise £5k in five days in public appeal
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Volunteers from Swanage Railway are appealing to the public to help them raise £5,000 in five days – starting from Friday, October 16.
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Car lands on train tracks at station in Scotland
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A car has landed on train tracks in a station, causing diversions.
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Cost of HS2 high-speed rail line could rise by £800m
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New concerns over the cost of HS2 have been identified just six months after its budget was increased.
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Captain Sir Tom Moore presented with first veterans railcard
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Captain Sir Tom Moore was presented with the very first new veterans railcard, which will see military veterans of every generation benefit from discounted travel.
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£17m Government boost for Southampton’s rail freight capacity
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Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has announced a £17 million investment into a major rail upgrade to freight services in Southampton, as the government looks to support the seamless flow of goods across the country and strengthen links into Southampton’s docks.
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World Cup of Stations online poll underway
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Local railway stations across towns and cities this week are calling for community support to compete in an online poll to be awarded winner of the 2020 World Cup of Stations.
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Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway receives lifeline grant from Culture Recovery Fund
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Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost.
