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Transport Minister visits Manchester to gather ideas on integrated transport

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February 13, 2025
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Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, has visited Manchester to launch a series of regional roadshows for improving transport.

Glasgow trains set for 6 month disruption

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February 13, 2025
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For the next six months, train services from Hillington West on the busy railway line between Glasgow and Paisley will be severely disrupted.

Russia – China rail freight grows by 9% in 2024

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February 13, 2025
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Russia’s effort to boost trade with China is still very much ongoing, and that is reflected in rail freight figures. The two countries grew the…

Northern marks new record as 70% of all journeys use digital tickets

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February 12, 2025
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Over 70% of journeys on Northern trains used a digital ticket, with the highest single day being nearly 80% Northern has made investments recently to…

Luxury train to visit Bath this Thursday

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February 12, 2025
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The Belmond British Pullman is running this Thursday, 13th February, and is heading to Bath. A Class 67 will haul the train and will depart…

London trains subject to severe disruption warns train operator

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February 12, 2025
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Train services on part of the Chiltern Railways lines from London Marylebone will be severely disrupted next Sunday, the 16th of February. The line will…

Love on the rails this Valentines Day?

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February 12, 2025
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To mark Valentine’s Day, London North Eastern Railway is telling the stories of some heart-warming romances that have developed on railway journeys.

Digital signalling test completed by Class 717 train

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February 12, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens have completed the upgrade of one of its Class 717 trains to include digital signalling.

Merseyrail wins at Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards

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February 12, 2025
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Merseyrail has announced that three of its stations have been recognised at this year’s Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards. The awards took place at Crewe…

Appeal launched after woman in her 80s dies after assault at Birmingham railway station

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February 12, 2025
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A police appeal has been launched following the death of a woman at Birmingham New Street. Officers were called to the station on the 19th…