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As Virgin Trains eye Eurostar’s throne, what does the future of Channel Tunnel rail look like?

Richard Branson’s firm may expand to Germany and Switzerland, in addition to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam

The Independent UK

Virgin Trains set to compete with Eurostar as Richard Branson's company gets important green light

Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy hails regulator’s decision to let Virgin Trains share Eurostar’s east London train depot - and pushes for Ashford and Ebbsfleet International stations to be reopened

Evening Standard

Timely arrival: Great British Railways clock launches at London Bridge

Digital timepiece is UK rail’s first national clock in more than 50 years and will be seen at stations across the country

The Guardian - UK

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Council leaders and MPs call for international railways links to reopen in Kent

On Friday, Kent County Council hosted an event to entice ‘competitors’ to Eurostar, and underline the desire for renewed railway links with Europe.

The Independent UK

UK government backs return of international rail travel to Kent stations

Ashford and Ebbsfleet have been shut to cross-Channel services since 2020, with Eurostar calling them unviable

The Guardian - UK

Paper and mobile train tickets to be replaced with GPS tracking in new travel trial

The pay-as-you-go system, which will involve passengers tapping in and tapping out on an app, will help bring rail ticketing ‘into the 21st Century’

The Independent UK

Will Labour’s shake-up really fix Great Britain’s ailing railways?

As South Western becomes the latest operator to be renationalised, there are questions about whether the changes will lead to lower fares

The Guardian - UK

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Police launch probe after transport minister seen using mobile phone while driving vintage bus

Peer was reported to police last month by one of the passengers on his vehicle

The Independent UK

Police probe after Labour minister seen using phone while driving London bus

Baron Hendy of Richmond Hill was reportedly seen using his mobile phone to text a friend

Evening Standard

Rail minister reports himself to police after using phone while driving a bus

Lord Peter Hendy apologises after being spotted texting behind wheel of vintage Routemaster in London

The Guardian - UK

Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage London bus

A spokesperson for Lord Peter Hendy said the minister had reported himself to the police.

Evening Standard

Ding ding! TfL brings back Routemaster bell to cut number of passengers injured falling on London buses

Two rings will warn passengers to ‘hold tight’ as bus pulls away from bus stop

Evening Standard

HS2 boss blames failure to control costs on rush to start work

Mark Wild says ‘fundamental reset’ needed, as Department for Transport admits it has no final cost estimate

The Guardian - UK

Christmas rail strikes suspended as union mulls new Avanti deal

RMT members were due to take action on 22, 23 and 29 December, causing major disruption to rail services

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The Guardian - UK

Christmas rail travel could be disrupted by crew shortages and engineering works

Rail minister warns MPs about concerns over staffing at train operators hours after Avanti announces strike

The Guardian - UK

UK rail minister says sorry for threatening messages over Euston station concerns

Ex-Network Rail chair Lord Hendy vowed to withhold contracts from supplier whose engineer spoke out on rail safety

The Independent UK

Starmer facing questions over appointing rail minister who had whistleblower sacked

Shadow transport secretary Helen Whately has written to the Cabinet Office asking about the vetting of rail minister Lord Hendy after it emerged that he demanded an award winning engineer was sacked for talking to The Independent

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Network Rail chair threatened firm over engineer’s Euston criticism

Letter shows Peter Hendy, now the rail minister, threatened to withhold public contracts until firm disciplined worker

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The Guardian - UK

A journey back in time to the ghost village on Salisbury Plain

Once a year, a fleet of Routemasters takes visitors through an army training area to a settlement that has lain empty since the second world war

The Independent UK

Ticket office closures consultation set to be extended after public backlash

The head of Network Rail said an extension to the consultation would be a sign the Government and train operators ‘want to hear more from passengers’.

Birmingham Post

Five new railway stations planned on south Wales main rail line to ease M4 congestion

Five new stations are being considered between Cardiff and the Severn Tunnel

Wales Online

Five new railway stations planned on main rail line in south Wales to ease M4 congestion

The aim is to reduce congestion on the M4

Bristol Post

New South Wales train stations planned to boost England links and cut M4 traffic

It could have an impact on Bristol

The Independent UK

Five new railway stations could open to boost England-Wales journeys

The UK and Welsh governments announced they are working together on a study to develop options for new stations and services.

Daily Mirror

Tom Watson and Arlene Foster among new peers with seat in House of Lords - see full list

In a list released on a day of chaos for the government, TUC General-Secretary Frances O'Grady and retired Tory MP Nicholas Soames, grandson of Winston Churchill, were appointed to the House of Lords

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