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British rail services will be gradually reduced from next Monday as demand drops away during the coronavirus outbreak. The Department for Transport (DfT) said it had agreed with rail operators across the country to scale back timetables next week as people change their travel habits to help stop Covid-19 spreading. Core services will continue to … Read more
Airlines, rail and bus companies in Britain could be temporarily nationalised to help them through the coronavirus outbreak, Grant Shapps suggested today. The Transport Secretary told MPs good organisations ‘shouldn’t be going bust’ as a result of problems caused by the spread of the infection. He said a lot of different responses will be required, … Read more
We’ve all seen it, we all hate it, and we’re doing something about it – the litter and graffiti that’s a disgrace to our railways. That’s why I’m delighted that Network Rail is supporting the Daily Mail’s campaign to back the Great British Spring Clean. From great Victorian stations to soaring viaducts, our railway network … Read more
Easter getaways will be hit by 420 rail engineering projects costing £113million with major routes and stations shut Network Rail to carry out 420 projects between Good Friday and Easter Monday The West Coast Main Line will be closed north of Crewe from April 10 to April 13 Reduced timetable also in place between London Euston … Read more
Investors snapped up shares in British contractors after Boris Johnson gave HS2 the green light. Construction and engineering companies Balfour Beatty, Kier Group and Costain all raced ahead as the decision on the £106billion infrastructure project got rid of lingering uncertainty hanging over their order books. Kier, which has struggled amid a string of profit … Read more
How ‘split-ticketing’ can slice up to 30% off your rail fare – and there are websites out there to help you There are a number of fare splitting websites that will work out any saving These include Split Your Ticket, TrainSplit or SplitMyFare Alternatively, you might try to do the cost-saving exercise yourself By Toby … Read more