This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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RIA survey reveals increasing confidence in rail as innovative sector
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published the results of a new survey which finds there is increasing confidence amongst rail professionals that the industry is innovative.
Read moreProtest planned over funding for transport in London
Rail unions and politicians are staging a demonstration this week to warn that public transport in London will “grind to a halt” without long-term financial planning.
Read moreAmazing Black Friday sales on all your favourite Railway titles at Classic Magazines!
It’s the time of the year you can’t ignore even if you tried – the Black Friday Classic Magazines sale is upon us all and it’s here for the week!
Read moreBook of the Week: Model Railways Explained
Author Brian Lamber writes: “My hobby has been model railways for many years since I was given a Tri-ang Princess Elizabeth train set for Christmas as an eight-year-old schoolboy.
Read moreWarning as teenagers caught doing handstands at level crossing
Network Rail has warned the railway is “not a photo opportunity” after CCTV footage shows two teenage girls doing handstands at a level crossing in Nottinghamshire.
Read morePenalties for rail fare dodgers to rise to £100
Penalties for dodging rail fares in England and Wales will be increased to £100, the Government has announced.
Read moreDrivers strike to hit Night Tube as services resume
London Underground drivers are to launch strike action on Friday, which will hit the planned resumption of Night Tube services.
Read moreNetwork Rail urged to improve train punctuality after performance dip
The regulator ORR said performance has dipped since April but remains better than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read morePM talks up ‘moral mission’ to level up as he defends scaling back rail upgrades
Boris Johnson said he has a “moral mission” to level up in the face of criticism of the Government’s decision to scale back rail upgrades.
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