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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.

East Midlands Railway adds to stations offering virtual tours

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March 16, 2024
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East Midlands Railway have increased the number of stations where customers can take a virtual tour to make them familiar with station layouts.

Video: TikTok star Francis Bourgeois unveils new look for London based train

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March 9, 2024
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SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) invited TikTok star Francis Bourgeois to unveil a retro look for a Class 455 London commuter train.