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British Transport Police release statement after attending reports of ‘serious incident’ at Liverpool Lime Street

The British Transport Police has sent RailAdvent an update after officers attended a serious incident at Liverpool Lime Street this morning.

Michael Holden 19th March 2021

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Regular train service to Okehampton thanks to £40.5m Government funding

Passenger services are to return to a line in South West England after nearly 50 years thanks to a £40.5m investment, the Government has announced.

Michael Holden 19th March 2021

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Body-worn cameras to make the Northern railway network safer

Train operator Northern are introducing over 350 body-worn cameras for staff in the North of England.

Alan Holden 18th March 2021

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ScotRail to be nationalised as Operator of Last Resort brought in

Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, has announced this afternoon that the Scottish Government will tak…

Michael Holden 17th March 2021

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Recovery team getting derailed Merseyrail train back onto the track at Kirkby station

WATCH: Merseyrail train being brought back onto the rails after Kirkby rail crash

Work is progressing to get Kirkby station in Liverpool reopened for passengers after a rail incident involving a Merseyrail train.

Michael Holden 17th March 2021

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The station was first opened on 16th March 1846

West Sussex railway station celebrates 175 years in use

This week is the 175th anniversary of the opening of the railway station at Goring-by-Sea in West Sussex.

Alan Holden 17th March 2021

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Concessionary pass renewals deadline extended in Greater Manchester

Concessionary pass holders in Greater Manchester are being given extra time to renew their tram and train add-on

Alan Holden 17th March 2021

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London Underground attempted robberies – CCTV images released

British Transport Police have released images of two men that could help them with their investigations into attempted robberies on the London Undergr…

Alan Holden 16th March 2021

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Great Western Railway to open up Delay Repay for season ticket holders

Season ticket holders travelling with Great Western Railway will soon be able to claim compensation if their journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more.

Michael Holden 15th March 2021

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Start Date for new SWR Managing Director Confirmed

South Western Railway (SWR) has announced that their new Managing Director will take up office later this month.

Jamie Duggan 15th March 2021

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