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Coronavirus: Police on rail patrol to urge passengers to only make essential journeys
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Five hundred British Transport Police officers patrolled the railway network yesterday to remind passengers that only essential travel is permitted after the UK was placed under lockdown.
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Thieves target East Lancashire Railway after forced closure
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Thieves have stolen up to £10,000 worth of brass and copper fittings from East Lancashire Railway, after a devastating weekend which saw it forced to close due to COVID-19.
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway appeals after ‘cash crisis’
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is facing a cash crisis – and is appealing for help from supporters.
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Great Northern Railwayana Auction update
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Great Northern Railwayana Auctions has announced the closing date for their main auction will be Saturday 18 April at 4pm.
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Packed crowds reported on Tube, despite coronavirus warning
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London Underground staff were left “furious” this morning after services remained packed, despite passengers being urged not to travel unless they have a critical job.
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Coronavirus: Rail franchising suspended, ‘may never return to present form’
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Rail franchise agreements are to be suspended to avoid rail companies collapsing due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets
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Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week as demand dramatically drops during the coronavirus outbreak.
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South Devon Railway services suspended
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South Devon Railway (SDR) has chosen to suspend all railway services with immediate effect until mid-May.
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National Railway Museum to temporarily close
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The National Railway Museum has released a statement announcing its temporary closure from 17 March.
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Coronavirus: London Underground sees big slump in passenger journeys
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The London Underground saw a 19% fall in passenger journeys last week compared with the same period in 2019 because of coronavirus.
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