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Short notice alterations – this Saturday 4th February

There are a couple of short notice changes to train calling patterns on Saturday 4th February. The currently advertised Horsham to London Bridge service previously diverted to Victoria will now terminate and start at Norwood Junction. The service will longer … Continue reading

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First Hull Trains £5million modification programme

First Hull Trains has announced the beginning of a major mechanical and electrical modification and reliability improvement project on the company’s fleet of trains. Part of a £5million overhaul of the entire Class 180 fleet, all four of the company’s … Continue reading

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TfL publishes annual Festive Travel Guide with free travel for New Year revellers sponsored by Diageo

Transport for London (TfL) has today published its Festive Travel Guide to help Londoners and visitors travelling around the Capital between Christmas and New Year. Those travelling in and around the city over the festive period are urged to check … Continue reading

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District line timetable improvements from this weekend

A new timetable comes into effect on the District Line this Sunday which will increase frequency, reliability and capacity. The changes will include five additional trains on the busy Wimbledon branch providing space for 4,000 extra passengers during the morning … Continue reading

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New real time multi-modal information screens for Southern stations

Many Southern stations across the network now have brand new real time multi-modal information screens as part of a £450,000 project. The screens show live bus departure information for each of the 35 stations enabling passengers to plan their onward journeys. … Continue reading

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