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Andy Burnham gives train drivers pay rise to avoid embarrassing strikes
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (586+ words) Andy Burnham has agreed to give train drivers on the country's key London to Manchester line a substantial pay rise amid concerns over potential strikes. In his first major public sector wage deal since becoming Prime Minister, Burnham has accepted…...
Virgin Trains gets green light to run trains between London and Paris
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (420+ words) Virgin Trains’ plans to rival Eurostar have taken a step forward with track access granted for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030. Rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it had granted approval…...
Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (430+ words) Virgin Trains has been given track access for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, in a step forward for its plans to rival Eurostar. Rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it had…...