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Book Review: Britain’s Railways from the Air by Rob Higgins

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February 11, 2024
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This book takes the reader on an aerial view of Britain’s railways with previously-unseen views of industrial installations, marshalling yards, and bridges.

All you need is love – and London North Eastern Railway wants to help you tell your tale

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February 9, 2024
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LNER is seeking out tales of railway romance from both customers and colleagues to help celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Hope Valley Upgrade includes accessible footbridge at Dore and Totley

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February 5, 2024
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Rail operators and disability groups have been key to improvements at Dore and Totley station, part of the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade.

New Service Delivery Director at CrossCountry

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February 5, 2024
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Steve Hopkinson is to join CrossCountry as a Service Delivery Director, leaving his old role at Network Rail.

Autistic school students try railway work at Manchester Piccadilly

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February 5, 2024
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Last Wednesday, autistic students from a specialist school in Lancashire became station assistants and signallers for the day at Manchester Piccadilly station.

East Midlands Railway system will help deaf passengers

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February 4, 2024
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Deaf customers travelling on East Midlands Railway can now access a British Sign Language service to communicate with railway staff

Accessibility improvement project get underway at Derbyshire railway station

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February 2, 2024
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The Derbyshire station is set to see two new lifts attached to its current footbridge as part of the multi-million-pound project.

‘Tap in, Tap Out’ for railway stations in Manchester and the West Midlands

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February 1, 2024
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Passengers in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands are set to benefit from “simpler, more flexible travel” from next year.

East Midlands Railway and tech firm work together on safer inspections project

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January 29, 2024
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East Midlands Railway (EMR) is working with a technology company on a project to improve the safety and efficiency of train inspections.

Book Review: West Coast Main Lines 1957-1963 by John Palmer

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January 27, 2024
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This book provides a history of the West Coast Main Lines and a detailed look at its locomotives and operations during the years 1957 to 1963.