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Tube drivers vote for industrial action in noise dispute
London Underground drivers have voted to take industrial action in a dispute over the level of noise on the Tube. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) on the Jubilee, Central, Northern and
Read moreVirgin Trains staff donate uniforms to help the homeless
Scarves and blankets made from Virgin Trains staff’s worn-out uniforms are being donated to people living on the streets.
Read moreLord Adonis hits out at HS2 review
The Government’s decision to review the HS2 rail project has been branded “bizarre” by a former transport secretary.
Read moreNext stop for Silver Link Publishing… Mortons Books
Mortons Media Group is delighted to announce its acquisition of renowned rail, maritime, road transport and biography book publisher Silver Link Publishing.
Read more“Game-changer” HS2 proposals could slash rail journey times
Journey times between major Midlands cities and Leeds could be slashed under proposals for part of the HS2 project.
Read moreUK railway news round-up
This week has been dominated by Brexit, Boris and HS2, all with the similar theme – uncertainty.
Read moreRise in violent crime on Britain’s railways
BTP recorded 68,313 crimes in 2018/19, up from 60,867 during the previous 12 months.
Read moreCalls for HS2 building works to continue despite being over-budget
The building of HS2 should continue despite being behind schedule and over-budget, a business group has claimed.
Read moreHS2 railway to be delayed and exceed budget
HS2 could cost up to £22 billion more than its previous budget and be delayed by as many as seven years, the company building the railway said.
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