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UK Department for Transport Places Avanti West Coast on Short-Term Contract, Requires Improvements

October 28, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
The UK Department for Transport said it has placed Avanti West Coast on a short-term contract and challenged it to deliver the urgent increase in services required.

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In Honor of Queen Elizabeth II, a Windsor Photo Gallery

September 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo
Windsor is perhaps best known for Windsor Castle, a royal palace

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New Trains Coming Soon to Docklands Light Railway in London

May 18, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
Officials at the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in London are planning for new trains that will increase capacity by more than 30 percent, be more reliable and provide customers with real-time information, air-conditioning and mobile device charging points.

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Historic City of Bath in England Also Has Trains

August 19, 2015 Todd DeFeo
This charming city in southwest England is well-known for its Roman baths. But, it also has a lively railfanning scene.

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London Tube strike cancelled

May 5, 2014 Todd DeFeo
The planned 72-hour tube strike has been canceled.

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London Tube workers set to strike again

May 4, 2014 Todd DeFeo
A 72-hour Tube strike is set to commence Monday evening, a week after workers walked out over a plan to shutter ticket booths.

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Another London Tube Strike Set for Monday

May 3, 2014 Todd DeFeo
A 72-hour tube strike is set to commence Monday evening, according to published reports.

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Tube Train Evacuated After Landslide in West London

July 27, 2006 Wikinews
Six hundred Tube passengers were evacuated today in west London tonight after a landslide close to a station on the London Underground.

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Nation’s, World’s Transit Systems on High Alert Following London Blasts; House OKs New Rail Terror Penalties

August 1, 2005 The Cross-Tie
Transportation systems and railroads throughout the United States — and the world — went on high alert following terrorist attacks in London.

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