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Stonehaven rail crash: Report findings ‘must be a watershed for safety’

10th March 2022 Sam Hewitt Industrial, Network, News, World

The findings of the investigation into the Stonehaven train crash are “damning” and must be “a watershed moment for rail safety”, according to train drivers’ union Aslef.

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Storm Dudley: Trains cancelled over 80mph wind warning

16th February 2022 Sam Hewitt Network, News, World

The Deputy First Minister has warned Scots the coming days will be “very challenging” as a result of two storms.

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RIA responds to ScotRail public ownership announcement

10th February 2022 Sam Hewitt Industrial, Network, News, World

The RIA has responded to the confirmation that ScotRail services will transfer into public ownership from April.

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Edinburgh Cross Country staff to strike on New Year’s Eve

30th December 2021 Sam Hewitt Industrial, Network, News, World

Strikes by railway workers and catering staff in two separate disputes are to go ahead on New Year’s Eve, union leaders have confirmed.

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Silence for victims of Stonehaven rail disaster one year on

12th August 2021 Sam Hewitt Network, News, World

A minute’s silence was held today for the victims of the Stonehaven rail crash one year on from the disaster.

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ScotRail: Rail services to be nationalised when Abellio contract ends

18th March 2021 Sam Hewitt Industrial, Network, News, World
ScotRail train

The ScotRail rail franchise will be nationalised from 2022, the Scottish Government has announced.

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UK railway news roundup

21st August 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News

The rail industry across the UK fell silent to remember the three men who died in the Stonehaven derailment last week. Plus, there’s confusion over potential rail fare rises.

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Images reveal scale of flood damage on Edinburgh to Glasgow line

20th August 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News
Edinburgh flooding

It could take months to reinstate the Edinburgh to Glasgow line as the scale of flood damage is revealed.

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Stonehaven train derailment: What do we know?

13th August 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News, World

The driver of the train and a train conductor – named locally as Brett McCullough and Donald Dinnie – are among those confirmed to have died in the incident by the British Transport Police, while another passenger has also passed away.

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Three people – including driver – confirmed dead after train derails near Stonehaven

12th August 2020 Sam Hewitt Network, News, World
The scene near Stonehaven. Photo: STV News

Emergency services are dealing with a derailed train near Stonehaven.

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