Tag: Department for Transport

Plans announced for step-free access at Herne Bay station in Kent

Network Rail has announced that it is to make Kent's Herne Bay…

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Railway ticket office closure plans to be scrapped

Transport Focus has published its response to the plans to close the…

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“Encouraging” statement from Rail Minister for reopening Lancashire – Yorkshire railway line

Rail Minister Huw Merriman has agreed to talk to Red Wall MPs…

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London Day Travelcards to continue after agreement reached on funding

The RDG has announced that it has reached an agreement with TfL…

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Tea room opened on Hertfordshire railway station

A grant from London Northwestern Railway has enabled a disused building to…

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c2c lines up contactless payments at a wider range of Essex stations

c2c passengers in South Essex may make contactless payments at their local…

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New government data and National Infrastructure Assessment show growing demand for public transport

The Railway Industry Association has welcomed new government figures and the National…

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Trial sees Class 37 locomotive lighting powered by solid oxide fuel

Colas Rail UK has collaborated with G-Volution Ltd to generate auxiliary power…

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West Midlands sees £2.7 million investment confirmed for the region’s transport infrastructure

The investment will support an array of improvements, such as the Midlands…

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North Wales Coast electrification cautiously welcomed by Growth Track 360

Growth Track 360 has given a cautious welcome to the UK government's…

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