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PUPILS’ JOY AS SANTA LETS THE TRAIN TAKE THE STRAIN

Santa Claus surprised passengers, staff and pupils during a flying visit by train from Swansea to Carmarthen. Santa on the trainThe pupils from West Cross Primary School in Swansea were travelling courtesy of Arriva Trains Wales as part of their … Continue reading

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SCOTRAIL TRAVEL ADVICE

Coldplay will bring their Viva la Vida tour to Glasgow on Wednesday 16 September. ScotRail is providing extra seats on services, and travel advice for fans. The concert – also featuring rapper Jay-Z – will take place at Hampden, with … Continue reading

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Falling crime on railways good news for passengers

In response to British Transport Police figures showing a fall in crime of 4.5%,  Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies, said: “Falling crime on the railway is good news for passengers who shouldn’t have to … Continue reading

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Rail Security team’s “year of progress”

A ground-breaking South West Trains community security team is already seeing positive results just a year after the introduction of the £1.8 million investment. Since the initiative was introduced in July 2008, South West Trains has recruited a team of … Continue reading

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British Transport Police’s Chiltern team expanded

The new team consisting of an experienced police sergeant, Chris Maddox, four Police Constables and ten Police Community Support Officers aim to reduce instances of crime and antisocial behaviour and act as a reassuring presence to rail passengers. BTP Inspector … Continue reading

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