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WATCH: Renewing a junction on the railway in Cheshire

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May 6, 2025
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Train services have resumed after Network Rail renewed a major railway junction in Warrington over the early May bank holiday weekend

Train Operators to Further Improve Deaf Accessibility on Railways

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May 6, 2025
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Publicly owned train operators are set to collaborate more on accessibility in light of Deaf Awareness Week, which runs from the 5th to 11th May.

Sizewell fits well for Brett at Ipswich

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May 6, 2025
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Brett Aggregates Ipswich Terminal is well supported by its rail freight connectivity. The nationwide operation is growing on the back of the advantage. Currently, the…

Bank Holiday Work Completed on Gloucester to Bristol railway

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May 6, 2025
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Network Rail has completed upgrades over the bank holiday weekend, meaning that trains could run as normal between Gloucester and Bristol this morning.

Improved mobile phone connectivity on trains from London King’s Cross

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May 6, 2025
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Travellers from London King’s Cross Station will no longer have to suffer poor mobile phone connectivity immediately after leaving the station.

Mobile connectivity receives a boost

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May 6, 2025
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Mobile connectivity on the East Coast Main Line has received a major boost, thanks to collaboration between LNER, Network Rail and the private sector. Thousands of O2 customers will now be able to keep their calls connected and meetings online as they approach and leave London King’s Cross station. It follows the completion of work […]

Norfolk Councils Are Asking For Your Input on Their New Travel Hub Plans

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May 6, 2025
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There are currently proposed improvements for the space outside the North Norfolk Railway in Sheringham, on which the council is now seeking views from the public.

20007 and 20205 move to ROMIC Group.

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May 6, 2025
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Two Class 20s have been acquired by ROMIC Group from 20189 Ltd. The official handover date for the two locomotives is the 21st May.

‘Ukrainian Railways must be deprived of its monopoly status’, say farmers

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May 6, 2025
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Ukrainian Railways (UZ) is a state monopoly on the rail market. That has its benefits, but also brings downsides. For example, the company has received…

Trains running between Gloucester and Bristol after weekend work completed

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May 6, 2025
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Trains are running as normal between Gloucester and Bristol this morning after Network Rail successfully delivered a series of upgrades over the bank holiday weekend. Work took place at several locations while the railway was temporarily closed. 600 yards of track was replaced near Gloucester and Wickwar tunnel was strengthened to improve reliability. A footbridge […]