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Great British Railways in action – passengers benefit from track and train being united on South Eastern Railway
- Southeastern and Network Rail unite to operate under a single, more efficient leadership team known as South Eastern Railway
- Under public ownership Southeastern are delivering some of the lowest cancellation rates nationally and have forecast a £50m reduction in taxpayer subsidy
- South Eastern Railway marks a significant milestone towards Great British Railways and creating clear accountability for performance, delivering better public transport
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Railway 200 Events Update
Railway 200 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway.
So far, over 300 events celebrating the past, present and future of the railway have been scheduled across Britain over the coming year. More events are being added to Railway 200's website every week.
The following is a list of events in April and May.
Network Rail signs landmark collaborative agreement with the Bluebell Railway
Network Rail and the Bluebell Railway have signed an agreement which will see further collaboration between the two organisations – the first of its kind with a heritage railway in the south of England.
Railway 200 Events Update
Railway 200 marks the bicentenary of the first passenger railway journey on the Stockton & Darlington Railway in 1825.
So far, over 200 events celebrating the past, present and future of the railway have been scheduled across Britain over the coming year. More events are being added to Railway 200's website every week.
The following is a list of events and booking opportunities in February and March which may be of interest your readers.
Network Rail employees named in New Year Honours list
Four Network Rail employees have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in HM The King’s New Year Honours list announced today.
Local communities benefit as Food Waste Heroes scheme rolls out at rail stations
- A total of 34 rail stations across Great Britain are now participating in the Food Waste Heroes programme
- A 12-week trial at Waterloo station provided more than 3,000 meals to over 100 households
- 11,000 households across Great Britain could benefit from surplus food donations
From bin to cup: Network Rail tracks the journey of a coffee cup from its station bins as part of new recycling effort to divert 100% of all waste from landfill
- Network Rail’s partnership with The Green Block has already boosted recycling rates from just 13% to 91% at London Victoria over the past three years
- Ambition is now to reach 95% and divert 100% of station waste from landfill
- Installation of 60 bins at London Victoria during National Recycling Week is enabling passengers to follow the journey of a coffee cup as it’s recycled
- Industry-first sponsorship opportunity could create a new revenue stream for the railway
Finishing line in sight and better journeys for passengers using London Victoria as gateline project nears completion
Work to improve the passenger experience at London Victoria station is almost complete with new ticket gates set to come into use between spring and summer
ONE WEEK TO GO: Passengers urged to plan ahead this Easter as Network Rail carries out a range of upgrades across Kent, Sussex and South London to continue the safe and reliable running of the railway
From Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April customers are being urged to check before they travel as buses replace trains across parts of the railway in Kent, Sussex and South London
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