The coronavirus situation continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry as the UK faces lockdown. Services are slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are firmly in place and more events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup:
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An office-based Transport for London employee has tested positive for coronavirus, the government body has confirmed.
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A new £20 million fund to build new railway stations and restore some that were previously closed has been announced by the Department for Transport.
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HS2 has released new images and designs of its west London station.
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Storm Dennis is continuing to cause transport chaos as train lines and roads are blocked by flooding and fallen trees.
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Scrap yards in Greater Manchester are being visited by Network Rail and the British Transport Police to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal.
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Following Storm Ciara last weekend, Storm Dennis is forecast to hit Britain this Saturday and Sunday.
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In years gone by the UK has faced some relatively heavy snowfall, leaving passengers asking the question: Why does snow stop trains running?
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It’s been a spectacularly busy week on Britain’s railways. Our top story is Northern Rail is to be brought into government control from March 1. Here’s this week’s round-up:
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Chancellor Sajid Javid is set to throw his support behind HS2 ahead of a key meeting with Boris Johnson and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
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