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Northern has warned it will not tolerate “reckless” behaviour that puts passengers at risk, after teenagers were caught firing slingshots at trains in the North East. The operator said that several trains travelling along the Bishop Auckland line were damaged by projectiles over the course of a week in July, when the school holidays were beginning. It deployed travel safe officers to conduct patrols along the route and requested assistance from Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP). #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail 

Today's rail headlines - #InTheNews: Network Rail gives train operators the chance to take advantage of discounts on track access charges, most train services between Shrewsbury and Swansea resume on the Heart of Wales Line following a derailment, campaigners show support for Portishead rail project, and over 1,000 passengers board Yorkshire Dales Express service from Clitheroe to Ribblehead. Listen here: #UKRail #railways #headlines

Train services along the Severn Beach and Filton lines resumed on Saturday 24 August, after what Network Rail called “seven days of essential round-the-clock work to renew track and replace a railway bridge.” Work began with the replacement of a railway bridge over marshland at Chittening, between Avonmouth and Severn Beach on Saturday 17 August. #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail 

When it comes to metallurgical defects, Serco Rail Technical Services draws on over 30 years’ experience in locating them early, keeping the country’s trains moving and rail passengers safe. Read more here: #UKrail #railways #RailDirector

The Rail Delivery Group has announced that customers across the South East will benefit from simpler, more flexible train travel when a further 47 stations introduce tap-in tap-out technology from 22 September 2024. Passengers travelling on the day will no longer need to use the ticket machines at stations and will be able to choose between pre-booking their tickets or simply tapping their contactless cards or devices to pay for their journey.  #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail 

Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen are set to begin work at Giffnock station as part of the East Kilbride Enhancement electrification project. Preparatory work starts from mid-September ahead of a new, accessible footbridge being installed at the station next year. It’s part of a wider £140m investment at the centre of the Scottish Government’s ongoing strategy to decarbonise passengers services across Scotland’s Railway. #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail 

“Tough, exciting and interesting” are the words Laura Strangeway uses to describe her nine months as Acting CEO of North Yorkshire Moors Railway. She has recently taken on the role permanently. Read the full interview here: #UKrail #railways #RailDirector

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced the launch of its all-new Santa Specials services, offering families an enchanting Christmas experience like never before. This festive season, join in the fun on your journey through the stunning North York Moors as you meet a cast of jolly railway Christmas characters and become part of the story. #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail 

“Growth will be a by-product of just doing the right thing for our people and customers.” Gareth Roberts, MD of UKRL, explains more about building on the company’s solid foundations in the freight sector as well as building on its passenger and components expertise. Read the full article here: #UKrail #railways #RailDirector

Train operator Lumo is showing its support for independent businesses in Gateshead ahead of the town’s first Pride event this month. The open access operator is showcasing some of the town’s hidden gems in a video that has already proved popular on social media. #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail