Rail Express
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Crossrail gets £825 million more Government funding
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London’s delayed and over-budget Crossrail project has been given £825 million more Government funding.
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Northern rail network makes final Pacer train journey
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A railway network has bid a final farewell to its fleet of Pacer trains after more than three decades of service.
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Eurostar is ‘fighting for survival’ amid calls for government support
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Eurostar has warned it is “fighting for its survival” as it called for more financial support from the Government.
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Network Rail fined £10,000 for allowing trains on storm-damaged viaduct
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Network Rail has been fined £10,000 for allowing trains to travel at more than 100mph over a storm-damaged viaduct on the West Coast Main Line.
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Warning over ‘critical’ shortage of skilled railway workers
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The UK rail industry faces a critical shortage of skilled workers, putting the success of major new projects at risk, a new report has warned.
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PREVIEW: December edition of Rail Express magazine
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The Midland Pullman HST breaks cover and reveals a classic retro livery! Plus, grab a FREE 2021 Rail Express Calendar inside the new December edition.
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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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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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Freight train derailment at Sheffield station causes travel chaos
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A freight train derailment near Sheffield is causing major disruption to passenger services.
