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Free rail travel for domestic abuse survivors extended
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Free rail travel for people fleeing from domestic abuse in the UK has been extended until the end of March next year.
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Laser and drone technology recreates Ribblehead viaduct
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Laser scanners and drones have been used to map every inch of the iconic Ribblehead viaduct as part of a major restoration project to secure its future for passengers and tourists.
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Avanti West Coast scraps Friday morning peak restrictions
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Friday morning peak restrictions for long-distance train journeys on the West Coast Main Line have been scrapped.
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UK railway news round-up
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A new RAIB investigation has found that a driver struggling to use onboard software was the reason behind a crash involving an Azuma in November last year.
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Publisher launches bumper railway gift guide for Christmas
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Stuck for what to buy the rail enthusiast in your life… or keen to indulge yourself this Yuletide? Fear not, as Britain’s leading railway publisher may just have the answer.
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Rail firms report 91% compliance with face covering rule
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More than nine out of 10 train passengers in London are complying with face covering rules, according to new figures.
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Azuma driver’s struggle to use onboard software led to crash
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A crash involving two LNER trains happened due to a driver struggling to use onboard software, an investigation has found.
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Digital signalling roll-out set to bring more reliable journeys
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The roll-out of digital signalling – set to improve safety and slash delays – has been accelerated through £1.2 million of new government funding announced by Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris.
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COVID-19 tests on trains find no evidence of virus
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No evidence of coronavirus was found in tests on trains used by Britain’s largest rail franchise.
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Ministers consider ‘incentives’ to win back rail travellers after lockdown
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Rail travellers may be offered “incentives” to get back on trains once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, peers have been told.
