Masks on! Glimmer of hope as lockdown eases, rail demand rises and timetables head back to normal. We cover the latest news in the August edition of Rail Express.
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Author: Sam Hewitt
Sam Hewitt is the Digital Content Editor at Mortons Media Group. Sam has a Journalism degree from the University of Lincoln. When he’s not writing about engines he can be found at Keepmoat Stadium, supporting his beloved League One football team Doncaster Rovers.
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UK railway news roundup
This week, the government are pledging nearly £600 million to improve rail services in the north of England, plus one historic steam locomotive is getting an overhaul.
Read more£589 million to kick-start rail upgrades across the North
Improvements to rail services in the north of England will get a £589 million kick-start, the government has announced.
Read moreAvanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series
Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver.
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The easing of lockdown measures across the country comes at a good time for Rail Charter Services, and HS2 is back in the news as the project’s minister responds to criticisms.
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Here’s the news from the railway network this week.
Read moreCoronavirus: You must wear face coverings on public transport from today
Face coverings on public transport – and for hospital staff, outpatients and visitors – will be compulsory in England from today.
Read moreBehind the scenes at Long Rock
Last year, Great Western Railway staged an open day at Long Rock depot, Penzance in April, raising money for the Penlee Lifeboat station and the RNLI.
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As more people start to return to work, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that face coverings will be made compulsory on public transport from June 15. But is that enough to protect commuters from the spread of coronavirus?
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This week sees rail operators preparing for a rise in passenger numbers as Boris Johnson eases lockdown measures from Monday, and as furloughed employees gradually return to work.
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