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4 hours ago

London's weekly railway news

Wimbledon's chief executive will demand investment in the District line after disruption continued into the second week of the world-famous tennis championships.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Industrial revelation: a walk through England's Great Northern Coalfield

The Great Northern Coalfield powered Britain through the Industrial Revolution, with coal from Durham and Northumberland transported to London via a network of wagonways and rail lines.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

A brief history of the Waterloo & City line in four forgotten maps

"The Waterloo & City line, opened in 1898, has served as a vital connection for Surrey commuters into the City, illustrating its enduring relevance in London's transport network."
London
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Romford set to feature in BBC railway series next week

The episode will feature Michael Portillo traveling from Romford to the Blackwater Estuary, highlighting the operation and management of East Anglia's rail network.
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fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Railways were essential to carrying out the Holocaust - decades later, corporate reckoning continues

Corporate participation is crucial in historical atrocities like the Holocaust, highlighting the role railways played in transportation to death camps.
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fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Inside Germany: Clock debates, controversial hedges and the sorrows of Deutsche Bahn

Germany's rail system faces a significant crisis, with Deutsche Bahn reporting financial losses and record delays.
The potential new government aims to implement major reforms for the railway system.
fromianVisits
4 months ago

People living near railways offered disturbance alerts

People living near mainline railways across England can now sign up for local area engineering works to let them know if their sleep or weekends might be disturbed.
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
6 months ago

All the Southern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week

Southern trains will face significant disruptions from December 16 to December 20, with multiple services being cancelled, diverted, or replaced by bus due to planned engineering work.
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