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TransPennine Express spreads festive cheer with new menu and community collaboration
TransPennine Express celebrates the holiday season with a festive on-board menu and community-driven decorations at Selby station.
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Southeastern and Hitachi Rail agree on new deal for UK’s fastest trains
Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have signed a new maintenance contract for the Class 395 "Javelin" trains, aimed at reducing costs, improving availability and continuing a £27 million refurbishment programme.
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Network Rail introduces digital notification service for North West residents
Network Rail has launched a digital notification system for North West residents to receive personalised, real-time updates about nearby railway works, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
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Google Street View introduced to central London stations for enhanced journey planning
Google Street View has launched inside 18 central London stations, allowing passengers to virtually navigate facilities and plan journeys more confidently, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity.
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Transport for Wales successfully navigates high-demand November
Transport for Wales successfully managed one of its busiest Novembers, transporting over 130,000 fans to Cardiff for major sporting events, supported by its £800 million investment in new trains.
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South Western Railway to be first train service to return to public ownership
South Western Railway will be the first service to transition to public ownership under new government reforms aimed at improving reliability and passenger focus across the UK rail network.
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Young Londoners’ inspiring posters encourage priority seat awareness on TfL network
Young Londoners’ creative posters encouraging priority seat awareness are now displayed across the TfL network, promoting inclusivity and accessibility for all travellers.
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Shakil Akbar appointed Rail Replacement Manager North at Great British Rail Replacement
Great British Rail Replacement appoints Shakil Akbar as Rail Replacement Manager North to enhance efficiency and set new industry standards in rail disruption services.
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Great Northern expands rush hour services with new timetable
Great Northern’s new timetable, launching on 15 December, adds rush hour services with increased capacity and flexibility for commuters travelling between Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and London.
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Heidi Alexander appointed as UK Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander MP has been appointed as Secretary of State for Transport, taking on key responsibilities for advancing the UK’s transport priorities, including affordability, sustainability and major rail infrastructure projects.
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Transport Secretary unveils vision for seamless, people-centric transport across England
Former Transport Secretary Louise Haigh unveiled a landmark Integrated National Transport Strategy to modernise England's transport networks, emphasising seamless connectivity and local collaboration.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday,’ we cover TPE’s extra concert-night trains, Thameslink employees honoured with British Empire Medals and London Overground’s new culturally inspired line names and colours.
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Iconic high-speed train joins digital signalling tests on East Coast Main Line
The iconic High Speed Train has become the first older generation train to participate in digital signalling tests on the East Coast Main Line, marking a key step in modernising British rail operations.
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Eurotunnel to double direct high-speed rail services via Channel Tunnel by 2034
Eurotunnel plans to double direct high-speed rail services via the Channel Tunnel by 2034, accelerating low-carbon mobility between London and major European cities.
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Lumo’s Class 803 fleet wins Gold at Golden Spanner Awards for reliability
The 100% electric Lumo fleet won the top Golden Spanner award for reliability, marking its third consecutive win and setting new standards for dependable rail service on the East Coast Mainline.