People planning Christmas train travel are being urged to book “as early as possible” to avoid being denied boarding.
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UK railway news round-up
New rules, more tiers and the end of another lockdown is causing a lot of confusion for people across the UK wanting to travel home for Christmas. Here’s the latest:
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Read moreTreasury announce extra £2.1bn to keep train services running
A further £2.1 billion of taxpayers’ money has been allocated to covering private train company losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreTransport Secretary urges people to consider avoiding Christmas travel
People should consider not travelling by train at Christmas due to the rail network’s “limitations”, Transport Secretary Grants Shapps has said.
Read moreLaser and drone technology recreates Ribblehead viaduct
Laser scanners and drones have been used to map every inch of the iconic Ribblehead viaduct as part of a major restoration project to secure its future for passengers and tourists.
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A new RAIB investigation has found that a driver struggling to use onboard software was the reason behind a crash involving an Azuma in November last year.
Read morePublisher launches bumper railway gift guide for Christmas
Stuck for what to buy the rail enthusiast in your life… or keen to indulge yourself this Yuletide? Fear not, as Britain’s leading railway publisher may just have the answer.
Read moreAzuma driver’s struggle to use onboard software led to crash
A crash involving two LNER trains happened due to a driver struggling to use onboard software, an investigation has found.
Read moreCOVID-19 tests on trains find no evidence of virus
No evidence of coronavirus was found in tests on trains used by Britain’s largest rail franchise.
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