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Watch: New bridge lifted into place at South Lanarkshire railway station

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March 27, 2024
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A new footbridge and lift tower has been installed at Uddingston station in South Lanarkshire as part of the government’s Access for All scheme.

Cambrian Railway Partnership wins award

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March 24, 2024
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The Cambrian Railway Partnership wins the Tourism and Leisure award at the National Community Rail Awards

Another South London station now has step-free access

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March 24, 2024
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The latest railway station to have step-free access funded by the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ scheme is Petts Wood in South London.

Consultation opens over Transport for Wales Class 153s

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March 19, 2024
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A consultation has opened regarding modifications to Transport for Wales’ fleet of Class 153 trains. 153307, 153318, 153331, 153352, 153968, 153972 could be converted into Active Travel Vehicles. All trains would be reclassified to Class 153/5s followi…

London North Eastern Railway to introduce more Sign Language displays

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March 19, 2024
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is to fully integrate British Sign Language (BSL) on digital departure screens at more of its stations.

London North Eastern Railway to introduce more Sign Language displays

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March 19, 2024
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is to fully integrate British Sign Language (BSL) on digital departure screens at more of its stations.

London North Eastern Railway to introduce more Sign Language displays

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March 19, 2024
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is to fully integrate British Sign Language (BSL) on digital departure screens at more of its stations.

Transpennine Route Upgrade progress marked by first electric train

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March 18, 2024
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There was cause for celebration when, for the first time, an electric train ran between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge.

Work begins to replace lifts at Greater Manchester station

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March 17, 2024
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Work on replacing the lifts at Bolton has begun, it’s expected to be completed by late Autumn.

Dawlish Station gains step free access

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March 17, 2024
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The new step free access footbridge at Dawlish opens in time for the spring holiday season.