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Hull Trains becomes first British operator to suspend all services
Chief of rail operator says decision is aimed at protecting its long-term future. Hull Trains is to become the first British rail operator to suspend all services, after cancelling trains between London and the port city until further notice due to the unprecedented circumstances caused by coronavirus. The company, part of rail operator FirstGroup, said it has been forced into the decision to safeguard the future of the business, after passenger numbers dwindled following government advice to avoid nonessential travel.
Railways will go electric to halt pollution rise from diesel trains [subscription]
A new programme to convert Britains railways to electric power will be rolled out after the government admitted that greenhouse gases from trains will rise by a fifth in the next three decades.
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- CORONAVIRUS: Cuts to 'non-essential' public transport in York"NON-ESSENTIAL" public transport services have been cut in York. City of York Council says the move follows a "substantial" drop in demand as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
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- Coronavirus: Buses need protection says Oxford City CouncilOXFORD City Council is calling for the government to provide support for bus companies so that doctors, nurses and other key workers can get to work.
- Preston Bus services stripped back further with some routes completely suspendedA number of bus routes have been suspended in Preston due to coronavirus.
- Arriva bus services to continue runningBus services are continuing to run with an amended timetable. Arriva is continuing to run a reduces bus services in Colchester to serve the community as much as possible.
- Coronavirus Cambridgeshire: Coummunity transport group FACT could be asked to expand its service during the current emergencyCommunity transport provider FACT may be asked to play a major part in helping vulnerable and elderly people access shopping and prescriptions during the coronavirus pandemic.
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- Coronavirus: Bus services reduced or withdrawn completely on some routesBus services in Weymouth, Portland and west Dorset are being withdrawn or reduced as a result of the coronavirus.
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