The Railway Magazine
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UK railway news roundup
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This week, the coronavirus situation continues to cause havoc, but there is plenty of good, feel-good stories coming out of this troubling time, as the #RailwayRainbows campaign kicks off to lift the mood of commuting key workers.
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Grand Central to suspend services during COVID-19 restrictions
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Grand Central will temporarily suspend all its train services from the end of today as coronavirus restrictions continue to affect passenger numbers.
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Free parking for key workers across UK’s major stations
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Network Rail is offering key workers free parking at 24 locations across Britain, as the country responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Network Rail appeal for former signallers to keep vital rail services moving
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Network Rail is appealing for former professional signallers across the country to help keep the railway running during the coronavirus crisis.
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Father and son track-engineers help keep railway running safely
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Railway upgrades by a father-and-son duo are today helping keep critical supplies and key workers moving across Britain.
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Train refurbishment firm’s closure plan puts about 100 jobs at risk, union claims
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Around 100 jobs are under threat with the proposed closure of a train carriage refurbishment firm in East Ayrshire, a union has said.
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UK railway news roundup
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The coronavirus situation continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry as the UK faces lockdown. Services are slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are firmly in place and more events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup:
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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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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.
