Essential reading for today's rail enthusiast
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Alex Bestwick
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Rail commuters suffered disruption on Thursday morning as a series of infrastructure failures affected several major routes.
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A lost monkey toy has been returned to its three-year-old owner after a 600-mile railway adventure.
The opening of the new Grand Central Station will transform an often forgotten corner of Belfast city centre next year.
TransPennine Express gave one of its trains new livery to encourage passengers “it’s okay to talk” for International Men’s Day.
The Government has announced £48 million in funding to upgrade the Penistone line from Huddersfield to Sheffield.
Train drivers will stage a series of one-day strikes and a nine-day ban on overtime in December.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it is “unlikely” that legislation to overhaul Britain’s railways will be passed before the next general election.
Storm Debi is causing disruptions for Scottish rail passengers, with speed restrictions being put in place and some services halted due to flooding.
If accepted by RMT members, the breakthrough deal will see strike action paused for six months.
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