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UK railway news roundup
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As more people start to return to work, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that face coverings will be made compulsory on public transport from June 15. But is that enough to protect commuters from the spread of coronavirus?
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Face coverings to be compulsory on public transport from June 15
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From 15 June, face coverings on public transport in England will be compulsory to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as more people go back to work, Grant Shapps has announced. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the government will require people to wear face coverings on buses, trains, tubes and other modes of public transport…
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Police close case of rail worker Belly Mujinga’s COVID-19 death
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No further action will be taken in relation to the death of Belly Mujinga, who contracted COVID-19 after being spat at while on duty at London Victoria.
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Tube stations begin phased return
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More London Underground stations will begin reopening from Monday as lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted.
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UK railway news roundup
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This week sees rail operators preparing for a rise in passenger numbers as Boris Johnson eases lockdown measures from Monday, and as furloughed employees gradually return to work.
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Seaton Tramway announces 24 hour Tramathon Live
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Seaton Tramway has announced its TRAMATHON fundraising appeal, which will see a week of live videos streamed online to help raise money to secure the future of the Tramway.
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New COVID-19 virucide being used by Govia Thameslink
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Govia Thameslink Railway is using a powerful new virucide on trains, stations and staff areas that kills the coronavirus for up to 30 days.
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TfL urges businesses to continue home working
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London’s businesses should continue to allow staff to work from home where possible despite travel restrictions being eased, Transport for London (TfL) has said.
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Pacers delivered to Gobowen for Cambrian Heritage Railways
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Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) has acquired a pair of Class 144 Pacer diesel railbuses from Porterbrook leasing. Nos. 144006/7 travelled under their own power by rail to Gobowen from the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway on Friday, May 22, saving four separate lorry moves. The entire 23-strong class has recently been stored on the popular…
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Appeal after rise in fly-tipping across Scotland’s Railway
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Network Rail is urging illegal dumpers to clean up their act after an increase in fly-tipping on Scotland’s Railway.
