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Chiltern Railways announce January freeze on London fares

Chiltern Railways has today announced that it is freezing all its fares to and from London this January in an effort to support its passengers through the recession. This will be welcome news for commuters, those with business in the … Continue reading

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Passenger Focus responds to Network Rail station improvement plans

Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “It’s good to see the industry thinking about improving stations. While we welcome this announcement we look forward to seeing some details. Having completed passenger research on this issue and fed results through … Continue reading

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Passenger Focus comments on August Bank Holiday weekend engineering works

Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “Passengers understand that engineering works have to happen and it makes sense that these works are scheduled at less busy times on the railway. But passengers tell us they would rather spend up … Continue reading

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Easter Weekend Changes to Cumbrian Coast Train Services

Due to engineering works, Northern Rail will be running a revised timetable between Carlisle – Barrow-in-Furness from Friday 10 until Monday 13 April inclusive. Trains will operate between Carlisle and Whitehaven with buses running between Whitehaven and Ravenglass. Trains will … Continue reading

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Thameslink and Newport signalling contracts awarded

Atkins wins major Network Rail deals for Thameslink and Newport signalling Network Rail has awarded two major contracts worth over £60 million to engineering design consultancy Atkins. It includes work linked to the London 2012 transport plan on the Thameslink … Continue reading

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