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Foodies’ delight at Severn Valley Railway
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Those who love good food won’t want to miss the Severn Valley Railway’s Food and Craft Fayre at the Engine House, Highley, on August 24 and 25. “Dozens of suppliers will be offering treats to tempt you,” said Nadia Attwell, the SVR’s assistant commercial manager, “and there will be a range of hand-made goods on…
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Drive 45596 ‘Bahamas’ at the SVR
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Eight lucky participants will have the opportunity to drive and fire the magnificent LMS Jubilee No 45596 Bahamas when it visits the Severn Valley Railway for the annual Autumn Steam Gala.
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Lack of toilets on Elizabeth line trains blamed for stranded passengers opening doors
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The lack of toilets on Elizabeth line trains has been blamed for stranded passengers trying to force open doors.
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Singin’ on the Train – and at stations – on the SVR
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The Severn Valley Railway will resonate with song on Saturday, August 17 as the leading heritage line welcomes eight male voice choirs to entertain passengers.
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MPs vote proposed law to bring train services into public ownership over first hurdle
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MPs voted to give the Bill designed to help nationalise train operation in Britain a second reading.
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One in four Eurostar trains cancelled due to arson attacks
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One in four Eurostar trains will be cancelled on Friday and over the weekend following arson attacks on the French railway network.
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Samaritans and Network Rail’s suicide prevention programme extended to 2027
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Samaritans will continue to be the primary delivery partner for Network Rail’s strategy to prevent suicide on the railway, the charity announced.
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Fresh talks to be held in bid to resolve dispute involving train drivers
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The Government and the union representing train drivers will hold fresh talks on Tuesday in a bid to resolve their long-running pay dispute. Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said he hopes that the meeting at the Department for Transport (DfT) will be “constructive” after months of stalemate under the Conservatives. Aslef members have taken 18…
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Britain’s biggest train firm warns of disruption due to ‘widespread IT issues’
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Britain’s biggest train company has warned passengers to expect disruption due to “widespread IT issues”.
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Public ownership of rail takes centre stage as government plans radical overhaul of transport
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Press release issued by: Department for Transport The Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill has been introduced to Parliament today (18 July 2024). After years of unacceptably low performance, the bill is a landmark change that will allow the government to bring rail passenger services back into public ownership, amending legislation to make appointing a…
