East Midlands Railway installs new interactive information screens
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has made further progress in its million-pound project to install 166 new information screen across its network.
Author: Janine Booth
I worked on London Underground stations for 26 years. I am interested in all things railway, with particular interests in accessibility and industrial relations.
Holden F5 issues end-of-year engineering report
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Friday deadline for Northern’s 75% discount on kids’ commute to school
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West Coast main line signal upgrade work to disrupt January services
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Severn Valley Railway’s Winter Diesel Day brings in £30,000 in ticket revenue
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