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South Western Railway strike: Workers begin four-day walkout

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Sam Hewitt

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30th August 2019

Rail workers are said to be “solidly supporting” a fresh rail strike in the long-running dispute over guards on trains, which has hit services on some of the busiest routes in the country.
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UK railway news round-up

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Sam Hewitt

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30th August 2019

This week’s railway round-up LNER announce a new rail fares system aimed at saving passengers costs of up to £73 and are we finally getting a glimpse of the future for railways with solar power?
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RMT boss warns of more strikes following re-election

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Sam Hewitt

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29th August 2019

The leader of the biggest rail workers union has followed up his re-election with a warning that a wave of strikes and other forms of industrial action will go ahead.
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Railway engineers turned dog rescuers on West Coast main line

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Sam Hewitt

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28th August 2019

Bank holiday railway engineers turned dog rescuers after a wayward pooch found her way on to the tracks on the West Coast main line.
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Ministers ‘told HS2 was over-budget three years ago’

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Sam Hewitt

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27th August 2019

Ministers knew HS2 was over-budget at least three years ago, it has been reported.
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UK railway news round-up

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd August 2019

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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West Highland Line re-opens after flooding

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Sam Hewitt

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19th August 2019

Network Rail has announced that the West Highland Line has fully re-opened for start of service today, after repair works finished following flash floods.
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UK railway news round-up

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Sam Hewitt

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16th August 2019

Welcome to The Railway Hub’s weekly round-up of the latest railway news.
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‘Hymek’ returns to service after 24 years

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Sam Hewitt

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15th August 2019

Diesel-hydraulic stars at West Somerset gala THE Diesel & Electric Preservation Group’s No. D7018 re-entered traffic on June 20, almost 24 years after it had to be taken out of service owing to a major engine failure. The ‘Hymek’ had been close to a return for some time, and first had a test run back…
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2-HAP hits 60

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Sam Hewitt

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14th August 2019

The National Railway Museum’s most travelled vehicle has celebrated its diamond jubilee and the halfway point of its cosmetic restoration. THE National Collection’s Class 414 2-HAP unit No. 4308 celebrated its 60th birthday at Locomotion in Shildon on June 27. The EMU is believed to be the most travelled vehicle in the collection, and has…
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