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Intermodal train being loaded at the docks

Rail freight operators seek Government support in seeing move from road to rail for freight traffic

Acting on behalf of rail freight haulage companies and groups, the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) is hoping the Government will introduce new policies to h…

Jamie Duggan 12 July, 2021

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Great Western Railway awarded Direct Award by government

Hitachi Cracks: GWR and LNER Class 800 trains can re-enter service with ‘thorough inspections’

A Service Recovery Plan has been announced to get Hitachi Class 800 and 385 trains back in service thanks to an agreement between Hitachi Rail, train …

Michael Holden 13 May, 2021

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Duchess of Cornwall meets pioneers of lifesaving train travel scheme at London Victoria station

Yesterday (30th March 2020) Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall was at London Victoria railway station to meet some of the people involved with…

Alan Holden 31 March, 2021

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Rail to Refuge Scheme extended by rail companies

Duchess of Cornwall ‘delighted’ as Rail to Refuge Scheme extended

Rail Delivery Group has announced that the Rail to Refuge Scheme, which was ending next week, is being extended by train companies to help more people…

Michael Holden 24 March, 2021

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Free train travel scheme for those feeling domestic abuse extended

The Rail Delivery Group have announced that train companies will be extending the offer of free train travel until the end of March for survivors of d…

Alan Holden 24 November, 2020

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Britain’s favourite railway station is Glasgow Queen Street

After the World Cup of Stations online poll this week, Glasgow Queen Street has been named as Britains's favourite railway station.

Michael Holden 17 October, 2020

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Social Distancing - Liverpool St Station - Platform

New technology to alert passengers to busy trains and stations

From today (Friday 5th June 2020), new technology will mean that train passengers will be alerted to busier trains and stations before they leave home…

Michael Holden 5 June, 2020

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