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RIA responds to Transport for London budget update
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The Railway industry Association (RIA) has responded to a budget update published by Transport for London (TfL). The budget says there will be a £1.4 billion funding gap in the next financial year, and confirms several projects have been paused or cancelled, including the Piccadilly line signalling upgrade and Jubilee line optimisation. The RIA says…
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Rail firm uses 168,000 litres of cleaning solution in just 10 months
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A rail operator used more than 168,000 litres of cleaning solution in the past 10 months to keep passengers safe during the pandemic.
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Teddies and kids go free this February half-term at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is offering free travel for children when they bring their favourite teddy bear friend along for a scenic ride on the iconic steam railway this February half-term.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway launches major volunteer campaign
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The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has launched a major volunteer recruitment campaign to fill hundreds of varied roles across the organisation, as it prepares for its 2022 season opening in April.
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RIA: Government should urgently provide detail on rail upgrades
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The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has welcomed the investment the Integrated Rail Plan sets out, but has urged the Government to deliver the plan as soon as possible.
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Edinburgh-Newcastle rail line closed due to Storm Corrie
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Rail passenger face major disruption as services between Edinburgh and Newcastle are suspended due to Storm Corrie.
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Union welcomes inquest into death of rail worker Belly Mujinga
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Ms Mujinga, who worked in Victoria Station in central London, died with coronavirus in April 2020.
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Commuters still asked to wear masks despite law change
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Legal measures requiring masks and Covid passes in England have been dropped, but commuters in some settings will still be asked to wear face coverings.
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London Transport Museum reveals exhibition to celebrate Caribbean contribution to transport history
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A new exhibition Legacies: London Transport’s Caribbean Workforce will open at London Transport Museum, Covent Garden on 11 February where visitors will learn about the huge contribution that people of Caribbean heritage have made to transport history and present-day London.
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Grant Shapps: We aim to silence ‘endless torrent’ of train announcements
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The “endless torrent” of announcements on trains will be scrapped, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said.
