Trespassers, thieves cause major Eurostar delays
Eurostar services from London are badly disrupted again this morning after two trespassers on the high speed line in France lost their lives. The delays have been made worse by cable thieves near Lille, who apparently struck early yesterday.
Quarry is back on track after 60 yearsThe railway connection to a quarry in Yorkshire has been restored, 60 years after its previous siding was closed. Each GB Railfreight train will be able to transport up to 1,650 tonnes of aggregates to construction sites in the region.
Politicians call for urgent Northern Powerhouse Rail planTransport for the North says it is ‘adamant’ that a plan to complete Northern Powerhouse Rail is needed now. A meeting of the TfN Board in Liverpool yesterday welcomed the latest announcements of transport investment in North of England cities but called for more, saying that further spending should include rural and coastal areas.
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