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ScotRail raises money for Scottish school defibrillators

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January 22, 2025
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A ScotRail annual staff charity event has raised over £2,500, which has been used to purchase lifesaving defibrillators for two schools in Inverclyde.

Oyster card changes as Transport for London issues app update

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January 22, 2025
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Transport for London (TfL) has updated its TfL Go app, promising that it is easier for passengers to use.

Consultation opens into complete redesign of Manchester railway station

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January 21, 2025
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On Monday, 20th January Network Rail started consultation on its plans to improve Manchester Oxford Road station.

CityFibre begins rollout in all nine ‘Project Gigabit’ areas

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January 21, 2025
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CityFibre has commenced full-fibre network rollouts in all nine of the ‘Project Gigabit’ areas awarded to the company. The UK Government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit is set to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses in underserved areas over the …

47 more stations in south-east England to benefit from contactless ticketing

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January 20, 2025
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On Sunday, 2nd February, contactless ticketing will be available from an additional 47 stations across south-east England.

Network Rail helps Samaritans turn ‘Blue Monday’ into ‘Brew Monday’

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January 20, 2025
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Today, 20 January, Network Rail is supporting Samaritans’ Brew Monday campaign which urges people to take time out for a cuppa and a catch-up.

Major Disruption: London – Scotland railway line blocked near Newcastle

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January 20, 2025
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The East Coast Main Line is currently blocked near Newcastle due to an emergency incident. The incident has taken place between Darlington and Newcastle, and…

New Trial to Assess Bridge Strikes to be Pioneered in Grantham

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January 19, 2025
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Remote Monitoring Equipment will be fitted to Harlaxton Bridge on the East Coast Main Line at Grantham.

Swanage Railway launches £20,000 appeal to restore ‘push pull’ set

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January 18, 2025
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The Swanage Railway has launched an appeal to complete restoration of an historic TC carriage to recreate a 1960s British Rail ‘push pull’ diesel train,

South East London train services subject to severe disruption this weekend

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January 18, 2025
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There will be severe disruption to train services in south-east London on 18/19 January because of a re-signalling project in the Lewisham area.