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Our purpose is to create a simpler, better railway for everyone in Britain. For enquiries, please use @nationalrailenq
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We are pleased to be able to tell passengers that we have reached agreement and will be remaining part of both the Interrail and Eurail passes.
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Today is Railway Day - when we highlight the role of railway staff in keeping Britain’s key workers and vital freight moving safely at this challenging time. Follow the hashtag #RailwayFamily to see what’s happening across the network.
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Britain’s train companies never wanted to leave Interrail. Following the strong reaction to news of our departure we and Eurail, the company which runs Interrail, renewed talks.
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📢 Britain’s train operators will provide free onward travel for 🇺🇦 Ukrainian arrivals in the UK. Retweet to spread awareness of the scheme to help those in need🔁
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After a long week, the grand finale of the #WorldCupOfStations 2021🏆 is here!. Who helps you to visit your favourite destinations? Vote today to decide on 👑 the ultimate British station ⬇️. #StationsDay 🚉.
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In one of the most nail-biting finishes we’ve had, Stourbridge Junction – with a little help from @TheStourbridge 🐱 and #CatsOfTwitter – is finally crowned #WorldCupOfStations 🏆 champion 2021. Valiant Glasgow Central, after leading for the last hour, takes the runner-up spot.
After a long week, the grand finale of the #WorldCupOfStations 2021🏆 is here!. Who helps you to visit your favourite destinations? Vote today to decide on 👑 the ultimate British station ⬇️. #StationsDay 🚉.
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Today marks 75 years since the end of WWII in Europe. We welcome you to join us in a toast to commemorate those who worked tirelessly throughout this period on Britain’s railways. #VEDay75 #VEDay2020
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Britain’s train operators have agreed to provide free travel to Flybe staff and customers unable to travel over the next week. Please show proof of employment or planned journey (boarding card or flight confirmation) to station staff who will help you get to your destination.
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🥰 Who has helped to keep our key workers moving? Who has supported their local community? Who is Britain’s favourite railway station?. After a long week, the Grand Final of #WorldCupOfStations 🏆 is here!. ✅ Vote now to decide the ultimate British station on #StationsDay:.
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Today, passenger and rail freight companies, Network Rail and the transport unions have published an open letter outlining how, together, we will keep the railway network running during what may be a prolonged period of uncertainty for the country. 1/4
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This year saw @TheStourbridge station win our prestigious World Cup of Stations 2021 award. Congratulations again to Simone, station colleagues, @WestMidRailway and of course George the cat on your win. Who will win next year?
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During these difficult times, #RailFreight is helping to stock our supermarket shelves 🛒, transport essential NHS equipment 🏥, and get fuel to power stations 💡. Thank you #RailwayFamily @GBRailfreight @DBCargoUK @ColasRailUK @DRSgovuk @RailFreight
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RIP Captain Sir Tom Moore. An inspiration to us all. You will never be forgotten. #CaptainTom
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😷 Don’t be a mug! Be like James and wear a face covering (unless you’re exempt) when you travel by train – to protect yourself, your fellow passengers and our staff. 🌞 Let’s all #TravelSafelyThisSummer .
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🎉 And it’s all over! Glasgow Queen Street is crowned this year’s #WorldCupOfStations champion 🏆, following a fierce battle all day against plucky Stourbridge Junction and George the cat. At the last moment, the newly refurbished jewel of Scotland 💎 won out. #StationsDay.
🥰 Who has helped to keep our key workers moving? Who has supported their local community? Who is Britain’s favourite railway station?. After a long week, the Grand Final of #WorldCupOfStations 🏆 is here!. ✅ Vote now to decide the ultimate British station on #StationsDay:.
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🏆#WorldCupofStations 2023 WINNER🏆. 🚄Wemyss Bay🚄. Wemyss Bay secured over 8,400 votes in this year's final, celebrating the 'Friends' group who developed a vibrant, colourful community garden as well as opening the Station Bookshop. Wemyss Bay is the UK's Best Loved Station!
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🌞 Sunrise in Aberdeen, sunset in Penzance – is this the most epic train trip you can take in one day?. 🚄 1 five car Voyager.🚉 45 stations.🗺️ 774 miles.⛽ 1850 litres of fuel.💧 300 litres of water. #LongestDay #SummerSolstice #SeizeTheDay @CrossCountryUK
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There’s more to trains than just getting from A to B. We found that the average train passenger spends £32 near their local station, £19 of that goes towards local high streets. And with 1.23 billion train journeys last year, that’s a potential £23 billion boost to local
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It’s #NationalCatDay 🐈 and also #ThrowbackThursday! So we had to revisit the station cats that were such a big part of last week’s #WorldCupOfStations. Thank you @TheStourbridge and @FelixhuddsCat for all you do to support your local station and community!
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Rail staff continue to get key workers where they need to be:.🏥 adding extra services for those who need them most.📦 delivering goods to supermarkets & equipment to hospitals.🚆 keeping the railway running. Together we are keeping the country connected for essential travel 1/8.
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Today is #GlobalPride2020! Whilst many events have had to be cancelled this year, LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies across the rail industry can still take part in the activities that make up the #RailwayFamily’s virtual Pride Festival. Check your intranet for details. #PrideMonth
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🐱 It’s #NationalCatDay, so we just had to revisit the station cats that were such a big part of our recent #WorldCupOfStations tournament. 😍 Thank you @TheStourbridge and @FelixhuddsCat for all you do to support your local station and community! #CatsOfTwitter
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It’s #StationsDay and that means it’s the final of the #WorldCupofStations🏆. Over the past 5 days you’ve been voting for your favourite stations across the country, whittling the competition down to just 4. Vote now to crown Britain's favourite station 👇:.
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Which of the stations in our Enthusiasts' group stage 🚄 is best for rail photography or just hanging out watching trains? Let them know by voting for them in the #WorldCupOfStations 🏆 ⬇️.
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💖 Thank you to the #RailwayFamily for keeping Britain connected throughout the pandemic. 👍 From getting key workers to where they are needed safely to transporting supplies to keep the lights on and shops stocked, they are always here to help.
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The rail supply chain has worked hard to support Britain through the COVID-19 crisis. As well as helping to keep the nation moving during lockdown, they’ve also donated time and resources to the NHS and charities for those most affected. Find out more /THREAD
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As last year’s runner up, Stourbridge narrowly missed out 😞 on the #WorldCupOfStations title by less than 1% up against Glasgow Queen Street. Can it finally take the victory in this year’s #WorldCupOfStations? 🤗
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Things are changing across the rail network. The first Pacers are being officially withdrawn from @northernassist today and replaced with new trains. By the end of next year, there will be no more Pacers left in the North. #NewTrains . Picture credit @JB_Northern
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Sunrise in Aberdeen. 1x @CrossCountryUK five car Voyager .45x stations.774x miles.1850x litres of fuel.300x litres of water . Sunset in Penzance. #LongestTrain on the Longest Day
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World Cup of Stations 2024 kicks off in less than a week! The competition celebrates the vital role rail plays in supporting local businesses with 48 stations in the running for 'Station with the Best Local Businesses.' .Find out more: #WorldCupofStations
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Tonight's 8pm #ClapForCarers is also #ClapForKeyWorkers. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 to our #railwayfamily and all the other key workers making heroic efforts to get us through this difficult time. Thank you.
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🌻 We're pleased to announce that every train company in Britain now recognises the @sunflwrlanyards scheme. The Sunflower lanyard can be used by passengers with non-visible disabilities to discretely indicate to rail staff that they may need assistance.
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Congratulations to #Stourbridge Junction for reaching the finals of the greatly anticipated 2020 #WorldCupOfStations 🏆. The public have been raving about the community feel in this West Midlands Station. Think they’ve done enough to win? Vote now! ⬆️
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Britain’s rail industry will observe one minute’s silence at 9.43am today to remember colleagues Brett McCullough and Donald Dinnie, and passenger Christopher Stuchbury. Our thoughts are with family and friends, @ScotRail, @networkrail and @BTP at this time. #RailwayFamily
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Interrail update: The Eurail group has decided to end our membership from 1 January 2020, despite us wanting to remain part of the group. This is not linked to our membership of the EU.
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Today marks the 15th anniversary of the 7/7 terrorist bombings in London. We remember the 52 people who died and the 700 injured on that terrible day in 2005. We also thank @TfL staff, @metpoliceuk and @BTP for their efforts at the time, helping those in need. #WeStandTogether
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For #LoveYourPetDay, we’re sharing photos of @FelixhuddsCat and @TheStourbridge, who helped their stations reach the finals in our #WorldCupOfStations tournament last October. Both cats are worthy ambassadors for their communities – gorgeous! . @TPExpressTrains @WestMidRailway
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We confirm that British people can still buy an Interrail pass, get the Eurostar from London and travel across mainland Europe by train.
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🏆#WorldCupofStations 2023 Grand Final🏆. Who are you voting for?.🚉Denmark Hill.🚉Leamington Spa.🚉Wemyss Bay. The vote for the Grand Final is open until midnight! Be sure to retweet and share with your friends and colleagues.
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If you’re affected by domestic violence during the #Coronavirus #lockdown, the ‘Rail to refuge’ scheme from train companies and Women's Aid will cover the cost of train travel to a refuge. Contact @womensaid for advice and support. Find out more:
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Our latest report reveals Britain’s rail industry generated £26 billion in economic and environmental benefits last year, with customers adding £98 billion in local spending. Rail supports over 3 million daily journeys, and employs 100,000+. #ValueofRail
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In our #WorldCupOfStations🏆 tournament to find Britain’s best railway station, you’ve voted on your favourite stations in the Northern group. Vote now for the station that will go forward to the grand final on #StationsDay:.
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Will @TheStourbridge’s station cat George 🐱 prove a match for Felix in Huddersfield? George has been an invaluable member of the station team during the pandemic, sharing railway safety messages with passengers. Vote for #Stourbridge in the #WorldCupofStations 🏆
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Tonight, our thoughts and those of everyone in the #RailwayFamily are with the loved ones of those who lost their lives and were injured in today’s tragic incident.
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Dear George 🐈, he is loved by his nation. Station cat is a full-time vocation. He brought fame to his town,.It’s the final showdown ⚔️. Can Stourbridge storm the #WorldCupOfStations?. @TheStourbridge @WestMidRailway @Q66Suzi
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Shielding officially ends on Saturday 1 August and more people who need assistance might be taking a train. Our latest video shows what the railway is doing to ensure everyone can #TravelSafelyThisSummer. 🌞 Please RT for those who might also like to know.
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The new-look #LondonBridge station is officially opened today by the Duke of Cambridge - part of the decade-long £5.2bn investment in railway stations across the country, building a bigger better railway for Britain #britainrunsonrail @networkrail
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Find Britain’s best railway station with #WorldCupOfStations. @TPExpressTrains @networkrail @EastMidRailway @LNER @northernassist . The Group Stages start now, so vote for your favourite station in the #Yorkshire and #Humber region:.
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Our #WorldCupOfStations competition is getting hot 🔥 🔥. Only you can decide which of these stations will make it through to the Final on #StationsDay and have the chance to go for gold 👑. So cast your vote now!.
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Now in the #WestMidlands Group Stage, we have some fantastic stations who continue to go above and beyond to support their communities. Make sure to vote for your favourite railway station 🚉 in the #WorldCupOfStations 🏆 this week. ⬇️.
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🚄 A small but mighty station, Stourbridge Junction narrowly missed out on the title last year. Will @thestourbridge be able to win the hearts and minds of our rail enthusiasts to go all the way and snatch the 👑 ? #WorldCupOfStations 🏆 . @WestMidRailway @Q66Suzi
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These stations are going head to head in the semi-finals of the #WorldCupOfStations!. Which one do you think deserves to be crowned winner this year? Vote for your favourite now ⬇️.
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Standing with @ScotRail, @NetworkRailSCOT and @BTP, we will join passenger and freight train operators across Britain in observing one minute’s silence tomorrow at 9:43am - to remember those who lost their lives a week ago in Aberdeenshire. #RailwayFamily
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🚂 Today marks the 70th anniversary of the re-opening of @TalyllynRailway as the world’s first preserved railway. As such, Talyllyn is credited with creating the international heritage railway movement. #OnThisDay. Find out what they are up to this year at
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By now you all should know that #Huddersfield is home to @FelixhuddsCat, but did you know that the station is home to 2 pubs which are both accessible from platform 1?. Tweet your support for #Huddersfield in the final of the #WorldCupofStations🏆 here:
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For #BBCMusicDay, listen out for a new railway announcer - Kylie Minogue - who has recorded some special messages to be played at major @networkrail stations today
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@TPExpressTrains @networkrail @EastMidRailway @LNER @northernassist @hilarybennmp @CrossCountryUK @RachaelMaskell @GC_Rail @PaulBlomfieldMP Our last station for #YorkshireAndHumber is #Huddersfield, where Felix the cat became Senior Pest Controller in 2016. She can be spotted in hi-vis and using her own ticket barrier. #WorldCupOfStations
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And the Floofs have it! Despite a valiant effort by Wemyss Bay (who took back 15% of the vote over the course of the day), Huddersfield held on to be victorious. Thanks to everyone who took part in #WorldCupOfStations & made it such a great event. Same again this time next year?.
It’s #StationsDay and that means it’s the final of the #WorldCupofStations🏆. Over the past 5 days you’ve been voting for your favourite stations across the country, whittling the competition down to just 4. Vote now to crown Britain's favourite station 👇:.
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Last week, HRH Duchess of Cornwall @ClarenceHouse supported our news that Rail to Refuge is here to stay. Today, she met Darren O’Brien @Se_Railway who first had the idea to provide free train tickets to help people fleeing domestic abuse. More at:
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Our second semi-final in our #WorldCupOfStations 🏆 will see the battle of our #Western stations 🚉. Make sure to vote for your favourite station today to ensure they make it through to the final on #StationsDay tomorrow and have the chance to claim victory! 🥇.
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Why vote #WemyssBay?. Wemyss Bay station volunteer group have developed a vibrant and colourful community garden as well as opening the Station Bookshop.
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Please continue to work from home if you can and only travel if it is essential. If travelling, we ask that you walk, cycle, or drive if possible. Only take the train if you have no other options and #TravelSafely:.📅 Plan ahead.😷 Be considerate of others.🧑 Respect our staff
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Last month, the government asked everyone to wear a face covering when travelling on public transport (with exemptions for people with a disability or illness, and young children). This is us, so let’s see what you’ve been wearing! /THREAD.
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Did you know @networkrail @greateranglia and others are putting in water fountains in stations across the country, so you can refill on the go? #NationalRefillDay
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Following reports of increased domestic violence during the #Coronavirus #lockdown, train companies have partnered with @womensaid on ‘Rail to refuge’. This scheme provides free train journeys to refuges for those seeking to flee domestic abuse. 1/2.
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Thanks to @jessphillips for attending our anti-sexual harassment event in #Birmingham New Street station today. It was great to see so many people experience the new VR film designed to combat sexual harassment. If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out here:
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Both women and men can be affected by domestic violence - sadly on the increase during #Coronavirus lockdown. That's why all of Britain's train companies are working with @womensaid on 'Rail to refuge' - providing free rail travel for anyone who needs it.
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Today is #RemembranceSunday. So railway stations across Britain will be pausing for a #TwoMinuteSilence at 11am, as a mark of respect to those killed or injured in the defence of their country. Please join in if you can.
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🎉 Happy 25th birthday, @Eurostar!. Eurostar started running trains between Waterloo and Paris, Brussels and Lille #OnThisDay in 1994, before moving to St Pancras in 2007. Connecting people with Europe for business and leisure, the service offers a greener alternative to flying.
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Our #WestMidlands champion, #Stourbridge Junction 🚉 is climbing the ranks. Will @TheStourbridge station cat George face off against Felix (the #Huddersfield cat) in the final? 🐱 Vote in the #WorldCupOfStations 🏆 now to decide.
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Following the news about #ThomasCookcollapse, train operators have agreed to relax booked ticket rules to help repatriated Thomas Cook customers get home. You can still travel with your original train operator, with proof of your TC holiday. More details:
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During these challenging times, it’s great to see people support each other across the country. We’re proud of our railway colleagues going the extra mile with charitable acts: .😷 producing essential NHS equipment.🥫 arranging food donations.💑 supporting their local community
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🚆2023's #WorldCupOfStations begins on Monday!. @MrTimDunn has shortlisted 48 of Britain's best-loved stations, but only one can emerge as the country's chosen winner. 🏆. Who will you be voting for? 🗳️. 🧵
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Today on the 75th Anniversary of #VEDay, trains across the country sounded their horns to as part of the Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of WWII
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@FelixhuddsCat @TPExpressTrains @TPEassist @networkrail @BarrySheerman @BBCBristol @BristolUni @ThangamMP @CrossCountryUK @tfwrail Wemyss Bay was your wildcard choice to represent #Scotland in the final. The station leads directly to a ferry port, connecting mainland passengers to the Isle of Bute. Tweet your support for #WemyssBay in the final of the #WorldCupofStations🏆 here:
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As part of our plan to give all customers more control over their travel, we’re working with train companies over the next year to roll out a new #passengerassist app aimed at improving the reliability of assisted journeys. #accessibility
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#OnThisDay in 1920, @hornby sold its first model train. New for 2021, the company has just announced the release of two #Trainbow Pride-liveried trains, replicating those in service with @AvantiWestCoast and @GWRHelp #TMRGUK
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Thanks also to the other finalists – St Ives and Aviemore. As two of the smaller stations in the #WorldCupOfStations 🏆 tournament, they definitely punched above their weight in terms of the support they received across the week.
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It’s official – rail is 10 times greener than car travel and 13 times greener than airline travel for a typical long-distance journey from London to Edinburgh. Find out more about our preliminary Green Travel Pledge carbon emission calculations here:
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Join us bright and early tomorrow for our #LongestDay on the #LongestTrain Trip in Britain, in partnership with @allthestations. We’re also streaming the whole journey from Scotland to Cornwall on
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Did you know a high-speed train travelling at 250 mph emits one tenth of the CO2 emissions of the average aircraft and even half the emissions of an electric car? #ZeroEmissionsDay #ZeDay
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March is #WomensHistoryMonth. At the start of World War I, 13,000 women worked in rail - waitressing, cleaning and washing. By 1918, that number had grown to almost 70,000, including many traditionally male roles, enabling the railway to continue operating. #WWI #railway #women
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Last October saw Huddersfield storm to victory in our inaugural #WorldCupOfStations tournament and @FelixhuddsCat just had to get involved when we presented the official winner's plaque to the station manager Andy. #ThrowbackThursday #LoveYourPetDay
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.@hornby is 100 today! Since the first clockwork train was sold in 1920, it has supported a thriving model railway community, becoming a household name in the process. Happy 100th birthday, Hornby! #hornby100 #TMRGUK
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The @TPExpressTrains #Nova train fleet is being officially launched today in #York. It’s great to see more of the rail industry's new trains coming into service – part of the 8,000 expected by 2025 (not including 100s of refurbished-like-new carriages!) #BigPlanBigChanges
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Rail tickets are now more environmentally friendly thanks to a revolution in production through partnership between the RDG and @IDParagon!. A two year-long project changed the solvent-based production system to a water-based one and has reduced the environmental impact by 87%.
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🚅 This announcement highlights the importance of the @eastwestrail scheme - to improve connectivity along the Oxford-Cambridge Arc and supporting greener travel choices. Electrifying the route would bring further benefits to the environment. ⚡️.
Today I’ve CANCELLED the OxCam Expressway project. We're already delivering targeted plans for road investment to boost transport in the area 🛣 and building East-West Rail with my recent £760m investment in this transformational project✅. More info 👇.
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We’re pleased to announce that train companies are extending the Rail to Refuge scheme until the end of March 2021. With cases of domestic abuse continuing to rise under coronavirus restrictions, this means we can help more people with free train travel to reach a safe refuge.
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Looking after our mental health is important. The rail industry is proud to support organisations such as @Samaritans, @MindCharity and @theCALMzone, who provide training, advice and help to our frontline workers. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek /THREAD
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Huge congratulations to the Friends of Wemyss Bay who have plugged their station tirelessly throughout the contest.
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Happy 140th birthday @NetworkRailGLC! . Glasgow Central station opened #OnThisDay 140 years old. It is now the 11th busiest railway station in Britain, with nearly 33 million visits last year, up over 100,000 on the previous year.
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Last night, @C4Dispatches confirmed that public transport 🚄 is one of the safest public areas during the coronavirus pandemic due to our deep-cleaning measures 🧼. Watch #Dispatches ‘How safe is going out’ here:
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With space limited, please only travel by train if it’s really necessary and go off peak wherever you can. If you do need to travel, @nationalrailenq has launched new tech today to highlight busy trains and stations. Find out more:
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‘Any Permitted’? ‘London Terminals’? We’re cutting unnecessary jargon from tickets this September, to make it clearer when there is only one route for your journey. Find out more at #easierfares
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💔 Today marks the anniversary of the 7/7 terrorist bombings across London. We remember the 52 people who died and the 700 injured on that terrible day in 2005. 🙏 We also thank @TfL staff, @metpoliceuk, @BTP and the many other people who helped those in need. #WeStandTogether
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Let's #TravelWithConfidence and together we can help get Britain's economy moving again. @MrRobertNisbet #RailRecovery
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#OnThisDay we remember all those who lost their lives or were injured in the 1987 fire at King's Cross Underground station. Working together, the rail industry and its people are united in wanting to keep Britain’s railway one of the safest in Europe.
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Britain’s rail companies are committed to keeping stations and trains as clean and safe as possible to help protect passengers and staff across the network. Read on to learn more about what we are doing: 👇 /THREAD
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