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How we’re reducing delay minutes after engineering work
19 August 2019 | min read
We know delays are frustrating and we do everything we can to get passengers moving as soon as possible. That’s…
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Planned engineering works
Putting passengers first
Countdown to August bank holiday upgrades 2019
12 August 2019 | 3 min read
This August bank holiday we’re investing almost £100m to improve the railway for passengers. A 10,500 strong workforce will work…
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Why engineering works over bank holidays minimise disruption
22 July 2019 | 3 min read