Department for Transport (DfT) figures show the number of journeys being made by train in Britain is approximately 57% of what it was before the coronavirus crisis, while car use has fully recovered.
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Silence for victims of Stonehaven rail disaster one year on
A minute’s silence was held today for the victims of the Stonehaven rail crash one year on from the disaster.
Read moreNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway spearhead new ‘Love Your Railway’ campaign
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is spearheading a new national campaign to shine a light on the important work that heritage railways in the UK do.
Read moreLIVE: London to Glasgow Central record-breaking attempt fails
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, have teamed up today to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow.
Read moreAvanti West Coast and Network Rail join forces for London to Glasgow record attempt
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, are teaming up today (June 17) to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow.
Read moreRail pass for ‘staycationers’ designed to boost tourism to Scotland
A new rail pass for domestic holidaymakers will be launched later this year to boost the recovery of domestic tourism, the Government has announced.
Read moreCOP26: Network Rail and Porterbrook to showcase sustainable trains of the future
Network Rail have announced a partnership with Porterbrook to showcase Britain’s low-carbon train technology at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).
Read moreEurostar secures £250m bailout after collapse in demand
Eurostar has secured a £250 million rescue package after warning it was “fighting for its survival” due to the coronavirus crisis.
Read moreFfestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway to resume operating in May
Initial services comprise a basic operation with the intention being to expand operations later in the year as lockdown restrictions are eased
Read moreScotRail: Rail services to be nationalised when Abellio contract ends
The ScotRail rail franchise will be nationalised from 2022, the Scottish Government has announced.
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