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LARBERT MAN TAKES ON CHARITY CYCLING CHALLENGE

Image via Wikipedia Larbert man Mike Hamilton is to cycle 977 miles for a charity trying to find a cure for type 1 diabetes which strikes children and adults suddenly and lasts a lifetime. The fundraising effort follows his six-year-old … Continue reading

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Transport for London to award morning free newspaper contract to Metro

Revenue from Tube and bus distribution deal to help fund transport improvements, carbon emissions-cutting projects and to boost paper recycling. The free morning newspaper has become part of the fabric of city life and something Londoners tell us improves their … Continue reading

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Working with passengers towards a ‘right time’ railway

Passenger Focus is calling for the rail industry to tell passengers how many of its trains are actually arriving at the station on time. Currently, the industry measures trains as being punctual if they arrive at the final station within … Continue reading

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PASSENGER FOCUS RESPONDS TO SOUTH WEST TRAIN’S PLANS TO CUT TICKET OFFICE HOURS

South West Trains (SWT) has announced proposals to reduce opening hours of ticket offices at 15 stations outside London. From today these proposals are being advertised to passengers who will have 21 days to have their say. The independent passenger … Continue reading

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SCOTRAIL UPS ITS GAME FOR CALCUTTA CUP DAY

ScotRail said today that it will ensure rugby fans get to and from the Scotland v England RBS 6 Nations game at Murrayfield on March 13. The train operator also announced that it intends to run more than 95% of … Continue reading

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