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Janine Booth

I worked on London Underground stations for 26 years. I am interested in all things railway, with particular interests in accessibility and industrial relations.
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West Yorkshire Mayor demands action to end pain of rail passengers in the North

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has slammed TransPennine Express and called on…

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Northamptonshire and Leicestershire bridges adapted for electrification

Network Rail will start work this month to adapt three bridges and…

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Staffordshire leaders support plans for Midlands Rail Hub

After meeting cabinet member, Midlands Connect has given its support to plans…

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Extra off-peak train on Charing Cross to Bexleyheath line from May

From 22 May 2023, an extra train will run hourly to Charing…

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Axminster deliver carpets for refurbished Avanti West Coast Pendolino fleet

Avanti West Coast has enlisted world-renowned manufacturer, Axminster Carpets, to install woollen…

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More trains between London and Stansted Airport trains are coming

Greater Anglia is introducing more Stansted Express services from May 2023, as…

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East Lancashire Railway gains new higher speed limit for testing rail vehicles

The East Lancashire Railway has been granted a new licence that permits…

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Train reliability worsening in latest statistics

The rail regulator’s latest official statistics show that for the quarter October…

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Stadler to supply new trams in Alicante and Valencia, Spain

Stadler has signed a contract to supply sixteen new trams in Alicante…

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Mother’s Day Dining Experience on the Spa Valley Railway

The Spa Valley Railway is inviting families to celebrate Mother’s Day with…

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