News - Page 108
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Network
New Ebbw Vale to Newport rail service launched (video)
Passengers can now travel direct to Newport or Cardiff every hour, with thirty trains per day now running between Newport and Ebbw Vale.
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Network
Contactless fares coming for West Midlands and Greater Manchester
‘Pay As You Go’ pilot schemes to be trialled across more than 90 rail stations in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester areas from 2025.
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Network
McCulloch Group signs deal for North and South American expansion
“The chance to partner with McCulloch Group is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," says Andrew Davis, president of DavRail Inc.
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Network
Hitachi staff at LNER depots to strike over pay inconsistencies
Hitachi maintenance crews at LNER depots across the East Coast Main Line react to being paid less than colleagues under GWR.
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People
FirstGroup creates new career development network
Advocate network programme introduced to 'support careers as part of a more diverse and inclusive business'.
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People
Sleepout event: an uncomfortable night on a station floor for charity
Charity, the Railway Children urges the rail community to swap their warm beds to spend the night on a cold station floor.
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Fleet
Govia Thameslink Railway eyes diesel elimination
Operators 'Net Zero' plans hinge on electrification to sections of Uckfield Line and East Coastway route.
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Network
DP World sees rail growth through 'Modal Shift Programme'
'Modal Shift Programme' already sees rail services uptake at Southampton increase from 21% to 27% throughout 2023, but plans are afoot for more...
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Network
Ticket sale becomes barometer for public frustration
Further work needed to improve public perception for the rail industry, following incentive to bring together operators and attract more customers to rail.
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Network
King’s Cross mobile 'breakthrough' will keep passengers connected
LNER funds project to give its customers mobile coverage on the move when travelling through tunnels outside London King’s Cross Station.
