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Sussex railway station renamed in honour of Paralympic medallist

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September 25, 2024
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The railway station at Brighton in East Sussex has been temporarily renamed in honour of one of Britain’s youngest ever Paralympians, Bly Twomey.

New discounts on rail season tickets in Scotland

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September 24, 2024
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From 28 September and for the next 12 months, the cost of weekly, monthly, and annual season tickets and Flexipasses will be reduced by 20 percent.

East Midlands Railway makes changes to its mobility scooter policy

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September 24, 2024
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East Midlands Railway announces significant updates to its mobility scooter policy.

Major progress made to improve accessibility at Monmouthshire railway station

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September 24, 2024
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Work to improve accessibility at Abergavenny station has taken a step forward with the successful installation of the structural parts for a new footbridge.

50 Northern stations to have parcel delivery lockers

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September 24, 2024
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Lockers operated by the parcel delivery service Quadient are being installed at 50 railway stations throughout the North of England.

Elevator repaired at West Yorkshire station

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September 24, 2024
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Passengers using Bradford Forster Square station are now once again able to make use of the station’s lift.

Excavated HS2 clay made into dinner plates

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September 24, 2024
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On Saturday (21 September),high-speed railway HS2 celebrated its work with arts organisation Absolute Beginners in making objects from the London Clay excavated for building at Old Oak Common.

Investigation begins into Manchester freight train derailment

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September 23, 2024
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has begun an investigation after a freight train derailed in Manchester. The freight train, which was made up of 24…

Accessibility boost for London Paddington tube station

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September 23, 2024
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A new ticket hall has opened on the Bakerloo line at Paddington Tube station that provides direct step-free access from the street to station platforms via two lifts.

Deadline approaches for half price school run train tickets

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September 23, 2024
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Train operator Northern has issued a timely reminder that the special offer of half-price school run train tickets expires next Friday, 27 September.