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Northern Class 769 Alderley Edge to Southport (Photo Tony Miles)

Williams Review author backs Labour plan to adopt Great British Railways reforms in full

2024-04-24T22:01:00+01:00

UK: Sir Keith Williams has lent his backing to plans by the Labour Party to implement a standalone ‘guiding mind’ for the rail sector if it wins the upcoming General Election.

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Tyne & Wear Metro level crossing safety hub

2024-04-24T06:14:00+01:00

UK: Tyne & Wear Metro operator Nexus has recreated a level crossing to create a safety training tool to educate young people interacting with the light rail network radiating from Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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£10m Class 375 refresh completed

2024-04-23T05:55:00+01:00

UK: Southeastern has completed the refurbishment of the 112 Class 375 Electrostar EMUs it leases from Eversholt Rail.

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Doopee Doo offers rewards to incentivise use of trains and local businesses

2024-04-22T04:00:00+01:00

UK: Doopee Doo is working with Transport for Wales to roll out a reward scheme which is designed to encourage people to explore by train and to incentivise support for local businesses.

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Organisation: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Location: UK
Deadline: 12 May 2024