Chris Milner

  • LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES – CORRECTION

    LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES – CORRECTION

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    In our previous issue, no. 335, it was reported that Locomotive Services was considering a staffing reduction due to the downturn in the railtour market. However, this story was incorrect. Rail Express and the writer of the piece would like to apologise to Locomotive Services Group, MD Tony Bush and the company’s staff for any distress this…

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  • LNER joins ‘know your train’ on Real time trains website

    LNER joins ‘know your train’ on Real time trains website

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    LONG distance operator LNER is the latest train operator to participate in the ‘Know Your Train’ service feature of the website Real Time Trains. ‘Know Your Train’ gives you more information about the rolling stock actually operating on each service, such as what it will look like and what the facilities are onboard. Using information from…

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  • NEW Settle & Carlisle luxury charter train announced

    NEW Settle & Carlisle luxury charter train announced

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    THE timing of an announcement for a reduction in social distancing by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, along with a further easing of restrictions has come at a perfect time for the launch of a new thrice daily luxury charter train, which will operate over the scenic Settle & Carlisle line this summer.          For eight weeks,…

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  • Hull Trains suspends ALL services

    Hull Trains suspends ALL services

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    Hull Trains has taken the decision in what it calls ‘unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic’ to temporarily suspend all train services from 00.01 on March 30 to safeguard the future of the business.

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