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Alex Bestwick
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The UK competition watchdog has launched a more in-depth investigation into Hitachi’s proposed purchase of Thales’s rail infrastructure division after warning the deal could lead to higher prices for passengers.
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Rail fares in England will rise by nearly 6% in March, the Department for Transport (DfT) said.
While many planned strikes have now been called off, others have been announced. Updated: 22 December 2022 Thousands of ambulance […]
Train operator TransPennine Express has issued a “do not travel” alert for Wednesday as a “system issue” is causing major disruption to services.
Disrupted travel is expected on the return to work after the festive break as train drivers are set to stage a fresh strike early in the new year.
Human remains found on a railway embankment are believed to have been undiscovered for at least seven years, police have said.
Train passengers planning Christmas Eve trips are being told to complete journeys as early as lunchtime due to strikes.
Network Rail workers have voted overwhelmingly to accept a pay offer, their union has announced.
Revenue from train fares was just 71% of pre-pandemic levels between July and September, new figures show.
Problems with rail services in northern England are being caused by a “toxic combination” of issues, MPs have been told.
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