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Why does snow prevent rail services from running?

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Shannon Butcher

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30th November 2023

In years gone by the UK has faced some relatively heavy snowfall, leaving passengers asking the question: Why does snow stop trains running?
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Spate of track faults causes disruption for rail commuters

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Alex Bestwick

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30th November 2023

Rail commuters suffered disruption on Thursday morning as a series of infrastructure failures affected several major routes.
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Jacobite service could be halted amid health & safety row

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Alex Bestwick

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29th November 2023

The popular ‘Hogwarts Express’ service could be at the end of the line as it awaits a ruling after challenging a safety rule.
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Lost toy monkey reunited with toddler after 600-mile rail adventure

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Alex Bestwick

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24th November 2023

A lost monkey toy has been returned to its three-year-old owner after a 600-mile railway adventure.
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Belfast Grand Central Station to transform often forgotten area of city

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Alex Bestwick

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21st November 2023

The opening of the new Grand Central Station will transform an often forgotten corner of Belfast city centre next year.
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TransPennine Express unveil livery raising awareness for men’s mental health

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Alex Bestwick

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21st November 2023

TransPennine Express gave one of its trains new livery to encourage passengers “it’s okay to talk” for International Men’s Day.
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Modelling basics: A decision on size

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Shannon Butcher

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16th November 2023

Model railways, as the name implies, are based on small-scale representations of the real thing, so the choice for new modellers is the actual model’s scale.
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Rail reform legislation ‘unlikely’ before general election, Transport Secretary admits

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Alex Bestwick

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15th November 2023

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it is “unlikely” that legislation to overhaul Britain’s railways will be passed before the next general election.
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Storm Debi causes disruption on Scotland’s railways

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Alex Bestwick

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13th November 2023

Storm Debi is causing disruptions for Scottish rail passengers, with speed restrictions being put in place and some services halted due to flooding.
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RMT and train operators reach breakthrough deal on strikes

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Alex Bestwick

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9th November 2023

If accepted by RMT members, the breakthrough deal will see strike action paused for six months.
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Trackside

Why does snow prevent rail services from running?

Spate of track faults causes disruption for rail commuters

Jacobite service could be halted amid health & safety row

Lost toy monkey reunited with toddler after 600-mile rail adventure

Belfast Grand Central Station to transform often forgotten area of city

TransPennine Express unveil livery raising awareness for men’s mental health

Modelling basics: A decision on size

Rail reform legislation ‘unlikely’ before general election, Transport Secretary admits

Storm Debi causes disruption on Scotland’s railways

RMT and train operators reach breakthrough deal on strikes

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