In The News: 3rd August

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In the News today…

Rail passengers will see major service boost with new £40 million Stevenage station platform.

Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has today announced that construction work on the project has been accelerated and delivered more than a year ahead of the revised schedule.

On a visit to the station today where platform 5 was officially opened to the first weekday services, the Rail Minister hailed the completion of the project as an important milestone in the wider £1.2 billion upgrade of the East Coast Main Line.

Mott MacDonald has appointed Mike Brown MVO as an independent member of its shareholders’ committee.

As part of the 20-strong committee comprised of senior Mott MacDonald employee shareholders, Mike will provide support, oversight and challenge to the executive board.

With extensive experience of infrastructure industry leadership, he will also advise on strategies and key issues, endorsing significant decisions and actions.

People in Hull and East Riding can take advantage of more direct trains to London next month as Hull Trains is pleased to announce the resumption of services.

From Friday 21 August trains between Beverley and London Kings Cross will be running for the first time since Sunday 29 March when services were temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally, and Network Rail and Cycling UK have launched a partnership as a fifth of Brits say they’re considering cycling for their journey to work.

They are teaming up to help novice cyclists taking to the roads in towns and cities, offering practical tips on parking and information on safer routes.

There are currently 5,000 secure bike storage spaces at Network Rail’s 20 managed stations, including at London Waterloo, Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly.

Photo credit: Hull Trains

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