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InTheNews: The latest rail news on Monday, 11th April 2022
Urgent safety checks are being carried out on trains running on the Metropolitan line section of the Tube, Transport for London (TfL) has said.
An article on the BBC website says TfL is warning of severe disruption as engineers check over the entire fleet of trains – which also run on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines.
The trains were only introduced in 2010, but TfL said a fault had been identified on some of their wheels.
As a result, engineers are increasing the frequency of inspections.
Network Rail has released details of its £4 billion Eastern Region Renewals and Minor Enhancements programme for CP7 (2024-2029).
It will split the Eastern region – which covers the Anglia, East Coast, East Midland and North & East routes – into a north and south area.
It suggests contractors will be encouraged to work together and align objectives, considering five strategic focus areas: a railway system approach, capabilities, productivity, collaborative behaviours, and sustainability.
An alcohol ban on all ScotRail services is currently “under review” after the franchise was taken into public ownership earlier this month.
An article in The Herald says at present, passengers are unable to bring their own alcoholic drinks on any ScotRail train services, or purchase any from staff.
The policy was introduced in November 2020 as part of the transport network’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a “temporary measure”, however still remains in place.
A special episode of the much-loved children’s programme, Thomas & Friends®, is being released today to teach young children about rail safety.
As part of the Network Rail, Thomas & Friends campaign some of the show’s best-known characters including Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt are off on their latest adventure to visit some of London’s most iconic railway stations.
Thomas and the gang will be taking part in three launch events on station concourses throughout the Easter holidays, and children are being invited to come along and enjoy the fun and engage with rail safety.
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