Three Network Rail employees have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list 2020, published on 30 December.
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Hancock brands those who packed trains out of London ‘irresponsible’
Passengers who crowded on to trains to escape the tightening of COVID-19 restrictions in London have been branded “totally irresponsible” by the Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
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This week came the announcement that rail fares will once again rise in March 2021, the first rise above inflation for the first time since 2013.
Read moreGWR cancels Christmas rail services after COVID-19 outbreak among crew
A train operator has announced it will cancel “a small number” of services over Christmas due to a coronavirus outbreak among staff.
Read moreThameslink returns to Tube map after 22-year absence
A major rail line is returning to London’s Tube map 22 years after being removed.
Read moreRail fares in England to rise above inflation for first time since 2013
Rail passengers will be hit by an above inflation fares rise for the first time in eight years, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
Read moreHitachi Rail to launch UK first long distance battery trains
Long-distance trains will run on battery power in a UK first, manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced.
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This week, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured Britain on the royal train, plus HS2 security guards are accused of “excessive force” with protesters.
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Britain’s rail infrastructure budget has been cut by £1 billion following the Chancellor’s Spending Review. Here’s this week’s news round-up:
Read moreCrossrail gets £825 million more Government funding
London’s delayed and over-budget Crossrail project has been given £825 million more Government funding.
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