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Network Rail to protect great crested newts during upgrade scheme
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Network Rail has revealed that rare great crested newts will be protected during its major railway engineering project.
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MPs call for rolling programme of rail electrification projects to cut carbon
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The Commons’ Transport Select Committee (TSC) called on the Government to take action “as soon as possible” to help the UK bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.
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Transport for London agrees bailout extension with UK government
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Transport for London (TfL) has accepted the Government’s offer to extend its bailout by seven weeks, despite calling for a long-term deal.
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Warning of national dispute over rail job cuts
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Rail union leaders are warning of a national dispute over fears that thousands of maintenance jobs are set to be axed because of massive cuts in spending.
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ScotRail: Rail services to be nationalised when Abellio contract ends
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The ScotRail rail franchise will be nationalised from 2022, the Scottish Government has announced.
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HS2 begins work on UK’s longest rail viaduct
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An expert team of ground engineers working for HS2 have begun work on the foundations of the Colne Valley Viaduct.
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Fears for second spike in rail trespassing when lockdown is lifted
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Parents are being urged to talk to their children about rail safety amid fears of another surge in trespass incidents once COVID-19 restrictions are eased.
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Train driving duo to spend Mother’s Day together on rail network
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A mother and daughter train driving duo will celebrate Mother’s Day on the rail network.
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Passenger train converted into COVID-19 testing station for staff
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A passenger train has been converted into a rapid lateral flow COVID-19 testing station for railway staff.
