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EAST COAST LAUNCHES CAR BAY SHARING SCHEME

Darlington station spaces to be used by cars with two or more occupants Train operator East Coast has launched a scheme to encourage rail passengers to car share when travelling to Darlington station to catch their trains. A number of … Continue reading

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Brilliant Brunel – the 175thanniversary of Great Western Railway

First Great Western has teamed up with National Geographic Channel UK to explore the history of the Great Western Railway to commemorate its landmark 175th anniversary. It is 175 years since prolific railway engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was granted the … 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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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TRAIN TRANSFORMED IN £30,000 MAKEOVER

NORTHERN Rail and Eureka! The National Children’s Museum have joined forces in a £30,000 project to turn a 40-year old railway carriage into a playful learning space for thousands of children to enjoy picnics, appreciate rail travel and play safety … Continue reading

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Mayor confirms £4.6m for local transport improvements in Redbridge

Greater freedom for Redbridge over local transport spending delivers innovative transport projects. Even in these tough economic times I am committed to providing this funding to all of London’s boroughs Boris Johnson, Mayor of London The Mayor of London today … Continue reading

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