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No train operators will require masks in England from July 19
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No domestic train operators will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from July 19, according to industry bodies.
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Shapps: ‘No doubt’ HS2 should continue despite drop in travel
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There is “no doubt whatsoever” that HS2 should continue despite the reduction in travel caused by the pandemic, Grant Shapps has said.
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Rail authorities warn of rise in rail track selfies
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In one instance, a toddler was captured being placed on a level crossing for a picture, and images have been posted on social media showing people posing on the rails.
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COVID-19: Rail companies will ‘support’ passengers voluntarily wearing masks
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The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said “wearing a mask helps protect others”, but demand that any relaxation of the rules around their use indoors must apply to trains.
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Elephant and Castle station reopens after huge fire
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Around 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze close to Elephant and Castle station which caused a large plume of smoke to billow over south London.
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Rising to the challenge: Bridge successfully lifted out of flood zone in Wales railway first
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Following 30 flood closures in the last decade, this innovative £3.6m project will reduce disruption and improve passengers’ journeys on the Cambrian Line.
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Shapps launches construction of HS2 Old Oak Common station
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched the first permanent construction work at a HS2 station.
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HS2 costs ‘rose by £1.7 billion in past year’
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HS2’s costs have reportedly jumped by another £1.7 billion in the past year as the coronavirus pandemic adds further pressure to the high-speed railway project.
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New flexible train season tickets angers passengers
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Public transport groups and some passengers have expressed anger after the price of new flexible season tickets was revealed.
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International Women in Engineering Day – Engineer who worked on project at King’s Cross encourages women to consider railway careers
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A Network Rail engineer who upgraded the signalling at London King’s Cross station is using this year’s International Women in Engineering Day (Wednesday, 23 June) to encourage more women to consider a railway career.
