Railways Illustrated
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Refund tickets for those who cancel Christmas plans, Grant Shapps told
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has been urged to guarantee that anyone who has to cancel their travel plans because of the change in Government advice for Christmas gets a refund.
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GWR cancels Christmas rail services after COVID-19 outbreak among crew
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A train operator has announced it will cancel “a small number” of services over Christmas due to a coronavirus outbreak among staff.
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Thameslink returns to Tube map after 22-year absence
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A major rail line is returning to London’s Tube map 22 years after being removed.
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Hitachi Rail to launch UK first long distance battery trains
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Long-distance trains will run on battery power in a UK first, manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced.
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Thousands of trees planted in £1 million pledge takes root across UK
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Network Rail has joined forces with national conservation charity The Tree Council to plant more than 80,000 trees and hedgerows across the country this winter, as part of a four-year, £1 million tree planting pledge.
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TSSA union calls for Government support for Eurostar
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Union leaders are urging the Government to offer more support to Eurostar after revealing that workers are suffering from the stress of dealing with the impact of the virus crisis.
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Birmingham New Street’s Christmas Eve meal returns as takeaway
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Birmingham New Street’s highly successful Christmas Eve meal for the city’s homeless is returning this year – but with a difference.
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Rail service punctuality declines as passengers return
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Rail punctuality has declined since demand increased following the end of the first COVID-19 lockdown, new figures show.
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PREVIEW: January edition of Railways Illustrated magazine
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Grab the January edition of Railways Illustrated for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.
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Students to avoid journey change fees this Christmas
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Students who had already booked train tickets to travel home for Christmas before the announcement of the student travel window can now rebook their tickets without paying additional fees.
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