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VIDEO: A simpler timetable based on Manchester

Work of Manchester Recovery Task Force explained

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VIDEO: Transforming the Trans-Pennine route

Major challenges ahead in multi-billion pound upgrade

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VIDEO: One network for the city of Manchester

Integrated Bee Network to drive shift to public transport

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VIDEO: A strategy for improving Rail in the North of England

Network Rail aiming to maximise opportunities from HS2

Time for the great reset

With the Great British Railways legislation deferred, what should the rail industry do next?

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Lumo’s first year of success

Lumo’s Customer Experience and Commercial Director MATTHEW LEE told the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators about the open access operator’s experience over its first 12 months of operation

Modern Railways November 2022 issue: video podcast

A video preview of the November 2022 issue of Modern Railways

Next phase of Clapham Junction work starts

Wider gatelines and more shops planned in £15.5m upgrade

Leeds-Micklefield works consulted on

Level crossings and bridge alterations are planned in this part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade

Penalty fares could rise to £100 minimum

Penalty fares could rise to £100 from January in England.

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