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On this day in 1863 – the London Underground was opened

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Rhys Evitts

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10th January 2024

Since its inception in 1863, the London Underground has become synonymous with the city and its landmarks, transport across the capital as well as the absolute silence on board any of its trains. To celebrate 161 years of this Great British institution, we’re taking a look at some of the key moments in the long…
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Why does snow prevent rail services from running?

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Shannon Butcher

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30th November 2023

In years gone by the UK has faced some relatively heavy snowfall, leaving passengers asking the question: Why does snow stop trains running?
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Rail staff perform ABBA hit for Waterloo Station’s 175th anniversary

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Alex Bestwick

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11th July 2023

A choir of rail workers sang the ABBA hit of the same name at Waterloo Station to celebrate its 175th anniversary.
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Celebrities and conservationists campaign against Liverpool Street station development

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Alex Bestwick

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9th May 2023

Broadcaster Stephen Fry and artist Tracey Emin are among dozens of public figures and conservationists urging the Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove to prevent a “grossly opportunistic” development of a major London railway station.
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From the archive: Train indicators at Waterloo

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Alex Bestwick

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5th May 2023

Read this fascinating article from the January 1898 issue of The Railway Magazine, written by N. WILSON, then Superintendent of Line’s Department, L. & S.W.R.
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Northumberland Line that closed in 1960s to reopen in Summer 2024

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Alex Bestwick

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7th March 2023

A north-east England railway line that closed to passengers in the 1960s is to reopen next year.
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The London Transport Museum are giving adults ‘Permission to Play’ next month

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Alex Bestwick

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9th January 2023

Throw off your inhibitions and unleash your inner child at the London Transport Museum’s Permission to Play night in February.
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Train cancellations hit worst level on record

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Alex Bestwick

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21st September 2022

Train reliability in Britain reached the worst level on record after another month of disruption.
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Rail chaos which ruined mourners’ journeys continues for second day

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Alex Bestwick

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20th September 2022

Disruption to train services which caused thousands of mourners to miss the Queen’s funeral will continue until noon on Tuesday, passengers have been warned.
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New Transport Secretary urged to take fresh approach to rail dispute

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Alex Bestwick

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7th September 2022

The new Transport Secretary is being urged to take a fresh approach to the long-running rail dispute ahead of fresh strikes which are set to cripple train services across the country.
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