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- Lockdown surge in railway trespassers Network Rail revealsRAILWAY bosses have warned against
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- New York to test ultraviolet lights on transport in fight against coronavirusThe $1 million scheme will begin its pilot phase next week, with approximately 150 dual-headed mobile devices from the Denver-based startup PURO lighting deployed at stations and rail yards.
- Designers build bike racks for commuter train seats to maintain social distancingThey can be removed at peak times when there a crush or to make room for wheelchairs and buggies
The York Press
- Backing for plans for new railway station in Haxby A RAIL campaign group has welcomed plans for a new station in Haxby as a consultation deadline looms.
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- Redundant train catering food helps those in need Food worth £5,000 has been donated by TransPennine Express and supplier Rail Gourmet to organisations which help people in need. The food has become surplus because catering services on board trains have been suspended.
- Boost for North Wales Metro plans A grant of £3.5 million to boost the development of North Wales Metro has been announced by the Welsh Government.
- Railway issues Bank Holiday message: don™t travel Train operating companies and Network Rail have joined forces to issue a strong appeal to passengers over the Bank Holiday weekend: please don™t travel by train.
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- South Western Railway advises passengers to travel by train for 'essential journeys' onlyThose wishing to travel on the bank holiday should "plan ahead", but are being encouraged to use other methods of transport where possible
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