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Work to electrify railway between Bedford and Sheffield enters next phase
Work to electrify the Midland Main Line between Bedford and Sheffield has entered its next phase as work on the track is now underway.
Rail strike off as RMT suspend industrial action
The RMT rail union, representing some almost 16,000 rail workers, has announced it will be suspending industrial action planned for next week.
Major rail union withdraws from next week’s planned strike action
The TSSA rail union, representing some almost 3,000 rail workers, has announced its withdrawal from industrial action planned for next week.
Passengers urged to be prepared for national rail strike as talks continue
Talks between Network Rail and the trade unions aimed at resolving the ongoing rail dispute resumed for a third day today at conciliation service ACAS.
Network Rail seeks legal action to stop TSSA strike as talks continue
A legal challenge to the TSSA union has been issued by Network Rail in an attempt to limit disruption should talks with the unions fail.
Todmorden Curve reopens after £10m railway investment
A key new section of railway in the north west of England has reopened providing a direct link between Manchester and Burnley for the first time in over 40 years.
Bolton’s Orlando Street bridge to close for reconstruction
Network Rail is to rebuild a large section of the road bridge over Orlando Street in Bolton to ensure it remains fit for use for decades to come.
Network Rail responds to RMT strike announcement
Mark Carne, Network Rail chief executive, said: “This strike is deliberately timed to cause maximum disruption to families trying to enjoy the half-term break and millions more returning to work after the bank holiday. I find it deplorable that the RMT can hold the travelling public to ransom in this way.
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