This week’s railway round-up is dominated with the story that the government is to launch a review into the costs and benefits of HS2, even after £7 billion has already been spent on the high speed rail project.
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UK railway news round-up
We start this week’s railway round-up with some good news as Whaley Bridge residents return as lines reopen too. Read how Britain’s train companies announced that they were pulling out of Interrail, only to reverse the decision a day later.
Read more£20 million fund to help disabled rail passengers
Disabled rail passengers will benefit from a £20 million fund to boost accessibility, the Department for Transport said.
Read moreSwanage Railway prepares to undertake governance review
Dorset’s Swanage Railway is following in the steps of the West Somerset Railway by undertaking a complete governance review.
Read more‘Unrealistic’ Crossrail bosses to blame for delays
Design changes and delays, requiring contractors to be on sites longer than expected, added around £2.5billion to costs between 2013 and 2018.
Read moreManchester and Liverpool mayors call for termination of Northern Rail
Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram are calling for Northern Rail to be stripped of its franchise, accusing it of “consistently failing”.
Read moreGCRN vandal attack: Nottingham Police arrest two boys, released on bail
• Police arrest two boys in connection with criminal damage
• Vandals caused £80,000 worth of damage
No. 34092 City of Wells set and ready for services
North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced No. 34092 City of Wells has arrived for its opening event.
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