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1. en.wikipedia.org › Rail_transport_in_Great_BritainRail transport in Great Britain - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The railway system in Great Britain is the oldest railway system in the world. The first locomotive-hauled public railway opened in 1825, which was followed by an era of rapid expansion. Most of the track is managed by Network Rail, which in 2017 had a network of 9,824 miles (15,811 km) of standard-gauge lines, of which 3,339 miles (5,374 km ...

2. www.nationalrail.co.uk › travel-informationAdvance Booking Dates | National Rail

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   Below is a summary of the farthest travel dates in the future where it is possible to reserve seats today for those Train Companies offering seat reservations and Advance tickets. Normally, the timetable for any particular day is confirmed 12 weeks in advance.

3. www.railmagazine.comRail Magazine

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   2 days ago · Britain's biggest-selling modern railway magazine. Bringing you new, comment and analysis from the rail industry.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › business-61634959May train strikes: What routes are affected when this week? - BBC

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   May 9, 2024 · Rail travel has been disrupted this week by industrial action, including an overtime ban which continues on Friday. Members of the train drivers' union Aslef walked out on Tuesday, Wednesday and...

5. www.railwaygazette.com › UKRail Business UK - news for Britain's railway industry

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   4 days ago · Rail Business UK brings you the latest news from Britain's railway industry, including operations, infrastructure, policy, regulation and the supply sector.

6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › topicsNational Rail - BBC News

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   May 22, 2024 · England. 6d. Heavy rain and floods prompt severe weather warning. England. 22 May. Train company plans to replace old rolling stock. Kent. 16 May. Shrewsbury to Wrexham rail lines open after...

7. www.ft.com › content › b1991416-93ea-43bd-91fb-0571bSix years of UK rail reform has ‘achieved very little’, say MPs

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   6 days ago · Six years of UK rail reform has ‘achieved very little’, say MPs. UK infrastructure. Add to myFT. Six years of UK rail reform has ‘achieved very little’, say MPs. Promises of overhaul...

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   Is British Rail still a company?

   • British Railways was the state-owned company responsible for most overground rail transport in Britain from 1948 to 1997. Trading as British Rail from 1965, the company was privatised between 1994 and 1997 and was succeeded by National Rail. The double arrow logo is still used by National Rail in their brand to this day.

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   When did British Rail become national rail?

   • Trading as British Rail from 1965, the company was privatised between 1994 and 1997 and was succeeded by National Rail. The double arrow logo is still used by National Rail in their brand to this day. British Rail operated the majority of the UK's rail network between 1948 and 1997 under the ownership of the UK government.

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   What was British Rail's 'high-speed train'?

   • When it comes to innovation and train development during this time, the jewel in the crown for British Rail was the Inter-City 125 trains, or as it later became more commonly known as the ‘High-Speed Train’.

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   How many train stations are there in Britain?

   • 1. There are 2,563 railway stations across Great Britain. 330 of which are in London. 2. The longest tunnel on the rail network is Severn Tunnel at 4.5 miles long. 3. There are 40,000 tunnels and bridges on Britain's rail network. 4. The busiest train station in the UK is Waterloo, with over 99m using the station in 2016. 5.

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