More than 150 events are being held at railway stations across the UK to encourage people to talk to each other on Blue Monday – described as the most depressing day of the year.
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UK railway news round-up
There’s a stark warning for the bosses of HS2 as the Wildlife Trusts reveal the high speed project could destroy irreplaceable natural habitats. Here’s this week’s round-up.
Read moreHS2 could destroy irreplaceable natural habitats, report warns
HS2 risks destroying “huge swathes” of irreplaceable habitats, including 108 ancient woodlands.
Read moreAvanti West Coast secure £642m deal with Alstom to upgrade Pendolinos
Avanti West Coast have secured a major seven-year deal worth £642 million with Alstom to upgrade all 56 of their electric Pendolino trains on the West Coast Mainline.
Read moreJanuary 2020 issue on sale!
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.
Read moreHS2 costs ‘completely out of control’
Those in charge of the HS2 project have been been accused of “fiddling the figures” by the deputy chairman of the project’s review panel.
Read moreMayors demand answers over future of Northern Rail
The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool have called for “clarity” after a newspaper was told Northern Rail would be stripped of its franchise.
Read moreFred Dibnah Remembered | ‘Nut Roast’ and the Red Rose Steam Society
“Fred Dibnah was an icon for the movement, he has certainly left his mark and I, along and with many others, certainly feel the better for having known him.”
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Outlining the measures in the Queen’s Speech, the new Conservative majority government is introducing a new law to combat the disruption caused by railway strikes.
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In a week dominated by election coverage, we try and swerve away from the General Election and give you the important stories from across our railways.
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