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Southern breaks two records at National Rail Awards

Train Operator Southern has broken two records at the National Rail Awards by being the first ever train operator in the history of the event to scoop four awards at one event and by winning two station award categories. Southern’s … Continue reading

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Toilets on Southern trains – the facts

You may have seen articles in the press and seen or heard items on television and radio regarding the introduction of trains in December which will run between Brighton and Portsmouth without toilets. We thought we’d put the record straight … Continue reading

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Final leg of London Overground’s multi-million pound upgrade to be completed

Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail (NR) today announced the final phases of re-signalling work on the London Overground network. The work is part of a multi-million pound upgrade project to increase capacity on London Overground services due to … Continue reading

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CELEBRATING THE 180th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER RAILWAY

Northern Rail, Merseytravel, GMPTE and Network Rail are teaming up to celebrate the 180th anniversary of the oldest inter-city passenger railway in the world. The Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&MR), now known as the ‘Chat Moss’ line, opened in 1830, … Continue reading

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New links on route 320

From Saturday 28 August route 320 will be extended to Catford. There will also be changes to frequencies on routes 208 and 320. This will provide improved bus links for the Biggin Hill, Bromley and Catford areas. Route 320, which … Continue reading

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