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Exclusive: ‘There’s a real danger of the government making up policy on the hoof on critical issues’ – Mick Lynch, RMTThe boss of the UK’s biggest rail union has condemned a minister’s ambivalence on wearing face masks on rush-hour trains.
Rail Forum Midlands launches SME opportunity
As part of efforts to involve more SME businesses in rail industry opportunities in the Midlands, the Rail Forum Midlands (RFM) have launched their third SME Challenge.
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- Covid: Train companies will ‘support’ passengers voluntarily wearing masksTrain operators have pledged to “support” passengers who continue wearing face coverings if they become voluntary.
The Independent
- Rail union boss condemns minister’s face mask commentsExclusive: ‘There’s a real danger of the government making up policy on the hoof on critical issues’ – Mick Lynch, RMTThe boss of the UK’s biggest rail union has condemned a minister’s ambivalence on wearing face masks on rush-hour trains.
City AM
- TfL opposes making masks optional as Boris Johnson looks to forget themLondoners may have to wear masks on the tube after 19 July, when Boris Johnson is expected to have abandoned the pandemic-imposed rule.
Other Regional Press
- Chancellor gets rail demands from East Anglian campaignersThe bid to secure major improvements to the Great Eastern Main Line from London to Ipswich and Norwich has been presented to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.
New Civil Engineer
- HS2 | Calls for two Cumbrian stations to be added to linePoliticians and business owners in Cumbria have called for better connections to High Speed 2 (HS2).
- Crossrail | Has TfL’s bus division let Elizabeth line opening date slip?Transport for London (TfL) has been forced to deny a target opening date for the Elizabeth line that is revealed in one of its own bus studies.
Rail Advent
- Southeastern to bring Class 707s to London from Autumn 2021With passengers returning to the tracks over the coming months, Southeastern is preparing to introduce its fleet of Class 707 trains.
Rail Magazine
- ‘Hydroshunter’ makes headway at Severn ValleyWork to convert a Class 08 shunter from diesel to hydrogen power has passed a significant milestone, with the locomotive’s existing 350hp engine lifted out at the Severn Valley Railway’s Kidderminster diesel depot.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Rail Forum Midlands launches SME opportunityAs part of efforts to involve more SME businesses in rail industry opportunities in the Midlands, the Rail Forum Midlands (RFM) have launched their third SME Challenge.
Railway Technology
- Yorkshire track improvements completed on time despite lightning strikeNetwork Rail successfully completed work to upgrade the track between York and Church Fenton over the weekend, despite a lightning strike compromising signalling, in the hopes of providing more reliable journeys for passengers in Yorkshire.
Other News Sources
- New modern ticket hall with step-free access opens at Moorgate as part of Elizabeth line improvementLiverpool Street Elizabeth line station has been officially transferred to London Underground (LU), bringing immediate benefits to customers at Moorgate.
- Plans in to revamp railway station - despite demolition angerPlans are in to renovate a railway station on the edge of Norwich - despite objection to the potential demolition of a historic building.
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