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Monday, 25 August 2014

BBC News

• Weekend strike to hit Irish rail travelThousands of travellers in the Republic of Ireland continue to face disruption because of a rail strike at Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).

The Telegraph

• Meet the French train giant invading UK railThe Englishman running French rail giant Keolis's UK business suggests a train operator owned by the British taxpayer should have a chance to bid for franchises - but it will lose every time as long as there is a level playing field

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Bradford rail passengers 'livid' as Ministers dump pledge to scrap hated Pacer trains MINISTERS have dumped a flagship pledge to scrap the district’s hated Pacer trains, to the fury of passenger groups.

Lincolnshire Echo

• Lincolnshire families missing out on bank holiday trips due to low incomes Bank holiday seaside trips are now beyond some families because parents are not paid enough. Children's charity Barnardo's has warned that one in five families cannot afford to take a trip to the coast on bank holidays because they have little disposable income.

Northern Echo

• Government U-turn on pledge to scrap hated 'cattle truck' Pacer trains MINISTERS have dumped a flagship pledge to scrap the North’s hated ‘Pacer’ trains, to the fury of MPs and passengers.

Sheffield Telegraph

• Peak District boss puts forward transport tunnel planIt is a challenge that has caused headaches for planners and politicians for generations – how do you improve transport links between Sheffield and Manchester without damaging one of England’s most important natural assets, the Peak District?

Bucks Free Press

• Rail boss goes deaf for a day THE managing director of Chiltern Railways went deaf for a day after being challenged by a Saunderton-based charity to experience the train service his company provided - both with and without the help of a hearing dog.

Other Regional Press

• Blaenau Gwent rail improvements by 2016COMMUTERS in Blaenau Gwent could see an improved rail service thanks to a passing loop which is due to be completed in 2016.

Other News Sources

• £150m bid to transform Guildford railway stationWork could begin in late 2015 to reshape the