Rail Express
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Bid to fill in or demolish old railway bridges ‘by back door’, Parliament told
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Attempts are being made to fill in or demolish disused railway bridges using fast-track planning powers to avoid objections, Parliament has been told.
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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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Strikes over guards’ contracts to affect East Midlands Railway services
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A series of fresh rail strikes will be held in a dispute over guards’ contracts on East Midlands Railway.
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PREVIEW: June issue of Rail Express magazine
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The June issue of Rail Express magazine is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts.
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No ‘significant defects’ found in crashed Croydon tram, inquest hears
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No “significant defects” were found in a tram that overturned in Croydon, killing seven people, an inquest into the deaths has heard.
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Progress made on improving rail performance but ‘final push’ needed
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Network Rail has made progress on issues which led to poor train performance in the North West and Central region of the network last year, the industry’s regulator has said.
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Let’s bee friends: Govia Thameslink Railway prepare for World Bee Day
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Passengers and pollinators can now enjoy a colourful new bee garden at Sandy station in Bedfordshire.
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Delayed White Paper review into Britain’s railways to be published
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The Government has pledged to publish a long-delayed major review of Britain’s railways.
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Rail disruption due to train cracks to last ‘for a number of weeks’
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Disruption to rail services due to cracks in trains is expected to continue for weeks.
