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Freight could return in Waterloo revamp

Simon Walton
March 20, 2024
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A joint future vision for London Waterloo station and its surrounding area has been revealed. The British infrastructure agency Network Rail, and the Borough of Lambeth Council, the local authority for the area, are collaborating on the plan. Waterloo is the biggest passenger station in the UK and, until recently, was the busiest too. The…

Tap-and-go tickets arriving on Liverpool’s railway this year

Guest authors
March 19, 2024
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As of Autumn 2024 Merseyrail will be providing contactless payments via the MetroCard.

Video: Railway hedges in North London boost biodiversity

Guest authors
March 18, 2024
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Network Rail and The Tree Council are boasting of the success of traditional “railway hedges” at Hadley Wood station in North London.

Leicester, Luton, and Peterborough train services to be affected by weekend work

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March 17, 2024
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Trains will be affected as Midland Mainline Upgrade works continue over the next two weekends.

London Euston trains affected by Easter closure

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March 16, 2024
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Several Engineering Works are to take place over the Easter Bank Holidays, which will see London Euston close for 4 days.

Easter rail disruption for Anglia region

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March 16, 2024
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Network Rail’s Anglia region has outlined its plans for engineering work over Easter and provided travel advice for passengers.

Transport for London asks customers to become ‘active bystanders’

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March 15, 2024
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Transport for London is urging people to become ‘active bystanders’ in an effort to reduce hate crime, sexual harassment and anti-social behaviour.

Varamis Rail promotes electric rail logistics at London Liverpool Street event

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March 15, 2024
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Yesterday (Wednesday 13 March), rail logistics company Varamis Rail hosted an event at London Liverpool Street station about high-speed rail logistics into central London and the City.

Plans unveiled to run new direct Wrexham to London trains

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March 14, 2024
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Alstom, mainly known in the UK for its train manufacturing business, has plans to run an open access train operation providing a service from Wrexham to London Euston.

London to Birmingham tour announced for Class 52 locomotive

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March 14, 2024
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Pathfinder Tours and UK Railtours have joined forces for the first time and are offering a chance for enthusiasts to ride behind a Class 52 locomotive.