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Industry News

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The BBC – Preset search for “Rail”
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The IET (Institution of Engineering & Technology) – “Transport” page.

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  • National Rail Enquiries News

    When you are travelling by train, please consider other passengers and rail staff and wear a face covering 😷 Unless you’ve a good reason not to, you could receive a fine up to £6,400. More info at 👉bit.ly/3hNEYRs pic.twitter.com/9HMskhMAQ0

    39 seconds ago via Twitter Web App

    🎄As part of our Christmas travel plan, we’re running more services before the holidays and in some places, peak ticket restrictions have been lifted. 🎁 Tickets are now on sale for Christmas, so book early to secure your seat. More info 👉 bit.ly/2W3Acqh pic.twitter.com/mYQnyQ0Lbf

    About 7 minutes ago via Twitter Web App

    Afternoon all, Alex here until 10pm. If you need any help with your journey today feel free to contact me!😊 pic.twitter.com/hm3xjvEG2U

    About 58 minutes ago via Twitter Web App

    NEW: No trains between Ipswich and #Felixstowe until approximately 15:00 nationalrail.co.uk/service_di…

    About an hour ago via Twitter Web App

    NEW: Reduced service between Liskeard and #Looe expected until 17:00 nationalrail.co.uk/service_di…

    About 3 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    CLEARED: Trains are now running normally following a points failure at #BescotStadium.

    About 3 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    NEW: Disruption through #BescotStadium expected until 11:00 nationalrail.co.uk/service_di…

    About 4 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    NEW: Disruption between Staines and #WindsorEtonRiverside expected until 11:00 nationalrail.co.uk/service_di…

    About 5 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    ⚠️NEW: Disruption between #Edinburgh and #Airdrie expected until 10:00 #Bathgate 🔗More info here - nationalrail.co.uk/service_di…

    About 6 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    CLEARED: The broken rail in the Grimsby area has been repaired and trains are now running normally between Cleethorpes and Barnetby / Barton-on-Humber. #GrimsbyTown

    About 6 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    NEW: Disruption between Ascot and Ash Vale expected until 10:00 #Frimley nationalrail.co.uk/service_di…

    About 7 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    ⚠️NEW: A signalling problem between #Lenzie and #Bishopbriggs is causing delays of up to 15 minutes to trains between Falkirk High / Alloa and Glasgow Queen Street.

    About 7 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    ⚠️REMINDER: Buses replace trains on the #IslandLine until the end of the day on Sunday 13 December. 🔗Please see here for more information, including bus timetables: nationalrail.co.uk/service_di…

    About 8 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    NEW: Disruption through #Wivelsfield expected until 09:00 nationalrail.co.uk/service_di…

    About 8 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    NEW: Disruption through #Plumstead expected until 08:45 nationalrail.co.uk/service_di…

    About 8 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    Morning everybody! 👋 It's Katy signing in until 2pm🕑 📱Get in touch if you need rail travel advice for today or if you're planning a journey over the next few weeks. pic.twitter.com/g6LrDslEb7

    About 9 hours ago via Twitter Web App

    ⚠️ NEW: #Cleethorpes - Disruption between Cleethorpes and Doncaster expected until 08:00 ℹ️ Further information can be found here: nationalrail.co.uk/service_di…

    About 11 hours ago via Twitter Web App

  • Network Rail Incidents

    Wow...sobering context here... twitter.com/BBCJonSopel/st…

    About 5 minutes ago from Nigel Harris's Twitter via Twitter Web App

    Magnificent...as ever.... twitter.com/Glastomichelle…

    About 4 hours ago from Nigel Harris's Twitter via Twitter Web App

    @NinaLockwood @RSSB_rail @DavidHorne I’m looking fwd to it too, Nina! Great gif btw!

    About 7 hours ago from Nigel Harris's Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

    @MmmmTrams @mark_townend Yes- some of the 9Fs lasted barely four years....

    About 8 hours ago from Nigel Harris's Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

    Wow, incredibly short lives..... twitter.com/americanrails/…

    About 11 hours ago from Nigel Harris's Twitter via Twitter for iPad

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