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Trainline reveal rail strike sales hit of up to £6 million per day

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Alex Bestwick

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15th March 2023

Trainline said annual ticket sales fell short of expectations, as rail strikes caused a hit of up to £6 million a day.
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No Tube services on any line due to drivers’ strikes

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Alex Bestwick

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15th March 2023

A strike by London Underground drivers has closed the entire network.
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Leaked document ‘blows apart’ claim HS2 delay will save money, says Labour

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Alex Bestwick

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14th March 2023

A leaked document “blows apart” the Transport Secretary’s claims that extending HS2’s timetable will save money, Labour has said.
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London Paddington passengers face second day of disruptions

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Alex Bestwick

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14th March 2023

Rail commuters travelling to and from London Paddington suffered a second day of disruption due to damaged overhead electric wires.
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Avanti West Coast launches discounted ticket scheme

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Alex Bestwick

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13th March 2023

Avanti West Coast has become the latest train operator to trial discounted tickets as the rail sector struggles to bring passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Government will delay Birmingham to Crewe leg of HS2 by two years

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Alex Bestwick

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9th March 2023

Delays to some sections of HS2 to save money will shortly be announced by the Government, it has been reported.
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Swanage Railway to operate trial train service from Wareham into Purbeck

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Alex Bestwick

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9th March 2023

The Swanage Railway is to operate a trial heritage diesel train service from the main line at Wareham into the heart of the Isle of Purbeck.
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RMT members to vote on Network Rail offer from Thursday

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Alex Bestwick

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8th March 2023

Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members at Network Rail will begin voting on an offer aimed at resolving the bitter industrial dispute on Thursday.
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Tribute evening to remember Adrian Shooter

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Alex Bestwick

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8th March 2023

An event to mark the life of Adrian Shooter CBE, the man who transformed the railways, will take place in […]
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What’s inside the April issue of Rail Express?

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Alex Bestwick

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7th March 2023

Rail Express Editor Richard Clinnick shares what you can expect to read in the April issue of Rail Express.
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