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Hitachi 800 trains were pulled from lines on Saturday as a “precautionary measure” after the fault was found in some Hitachi 800 trains, and Great Western Railway (GWR) and LNER advised people not to travel throughout last weekend and this week.
Manufacturer Hitachi, train operators and the Government have now agreed a plan to reintroduce more Class 800 and 385 trains.
Delayed review into Britain’s railways to be published
The Government has pledged to publish a long-delayed
A White Paper will be released containing proposals that will “transform the railways and deliver for passengers”, according to a document produced for the Queen’s Speech. The franchising model will be replaced by a “simpler, more effective system” involving contracts that “get trains running on time”.
By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Coronavirus infection rates remained low in Enfield and Haringey (Image: Pixabay) Coronavirus infection rates in Enfield and Haringey remained low as the Government gave the go-ahead to a further stage of lockdown easing. The rates in both boroughs were below 20 new cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to May 5 – around two months after restrictions began to be lifted. Speaking on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed stage three of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown will go ahead as planned on May 17. It means indoor mixing and overnight stays in groups of up to six people or two households will be allowed, while hotels and indoor entertainment venues can reopen their doors.
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A classic 1940s express steam locomotive has returned to the
Swanage Railway after an extensive three year £350,000 overhaul by its owners.
After a period of tests, Swanage Railway hopes to have 1946 Southern Railway rebuilt
Reopening plans for Locomotion in Shildon announced
The first visitors to Locomotion in Shildon
Visitors will be able to see the original Locomotion No.1 on display in Shildon for the first time in more than 170 years – close to the site of its first historic journey at the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825.
Curatorial Team Assistant Martyn Halman prepares SECR D Class No. 737 ahead of reopening. Photo: Charlotte Graham
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