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www.standard.co.uk New Euston overcrowding alert: 'passengers in danger', warns watchdog

New train services ‘will only add to pressure’ at UK’s 10th busiest rail station

New Euston overcrowding alert: 'passengers in danger', warns watchdog
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news.sky.com Fares on Eurostar and Southeastern train services could be cut after regulator's review

The Office Of Rail And Road set out its proposals to lower access charges for operators after carrying out a review, which could lead to savings for passengers.

Fares on Eurostar and Southeastern train services could be cut after regulator's review
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www.ianvisits.co.uk London’s weekly railway news

This is a weekly round-up of London's rail transport news...

London’s weekly railway news
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The DLR’s new trains have been delayed indefinitely
  • I am going to guess the tax payer.

  • www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk Transport for London state Silvertown tunnel costs go overbudget - Murky Depths

    Transport for London are reporting a cost overrun as the Silvertown Tunnel goes overbudget. Work continues in advance of next year's opening

    Transport for London state Silvertown tunnel costs go overbudget - Murky Depths
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    Kent KFC branch one of the most unhygienic in country
  • It's been crap ever since they changed their chicken supplier years ago

  • Kent KFC branch one of the most unhygienic in country
  • Ever rotating student and tourist population

  • www.kentonline.co.uk Kent KFC branch one of the most unhygienic in country

    A KFC in Kent has been rated one of the most unhygienic in the country after an inspector blasted its “poor” level of cleaning.

    Kent KFC branch one of the most unhygienic in country
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    www.bbc.co.uk Canterbury Cathedral hosts immersive art depicting Royal Family

    The Crown And Coronation artwork is a light and sound show on display at Canterbury Cathedral.

    Canterbury Cathedral hosts immersive art depicting Royal Family
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    www.ianvisits.co.uk Victoria tube station’s Edwardian shopping arcade restored to its original appearance

    An Edwardian shopping arcade above Victoria tube station is reopening after being restored to its early 1900s appearance.

    Victoria tube station’s Edwardian shopping arcade restored to its original appearance
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  • You what bruv?

  • Labour to build new reservoirs and sewage systems using billions in private finance
  • These private financing schemes seem to always be so much more expensive than funding this through traditional finance streams.

  • County Down: Vintage railway 'heartbroken' after damage caused to steam train
  • smashing stuff up is fun. But smashing up other peoples stuf...

  • www.bbc.com County Down: Vintage railway 'heartbroken' after damage caused to steam train

    The chairman of a County Down heritage railway says vandals have damaged three steam-hauled carriages.

    County Down: Vintage railway 'heartbroken' after damage caused to steam train
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    www.bbc.co.uk Angela Rayner wants 'fairer' Right to Buy scheme for taxpayer

    Housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa calls for the "damaging" policy to be axed altogether.

    Angela Rayner wants 'fairer' Right to Buy scheme for taxpayer
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    Flats developer says promised payments to council now ‘unaffordable’
  • I tend to agree, they even still own them

  • www.kentonline.co.uk Flats developer says promised payments to council now ‘unaffordable’

    A developer says stumping up £60k it pledged to a council - which approved its plans to build a block of flats - is now “unaffordable”.

    Flats developer says promised payments to council now ‘unaffordable’
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    www.ianvisits.co.uk Paddington tube station’s new step-free entrance has opened

    The Bakerloo line platforms at Paddington Station have some new signs today, pointing to something they've not had before - lifts to the surface ticket hall.

    Paddington tube station’s new step-free entrance has opened
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    www.kentonline.co.uk ‘Absolutely daft’ slip road faces more delays

    A long-awaited slip-road off the A2 branded “absolutely daft” by critics faces more delays – six years after it was first approved.

    ‘Absolutely daft’ slip road faces more delays
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    www.bbc.co.uk Greater Manchester railway stations to gain disabled access

    Mossley and Greenfield stations would be upgraded as part of plans submitted by Network Rail.

    Greater Manchester railway stations to gain disabled access
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    www.theguardian.com Billionaire Guy Hands’ property firm takes housing reforms to European court

    Annington Property fears recent legislation could potentially affectthe value of some of the 38,000 UK military homes it holds

    Billionaire Guy Hands’ property firm takes housing reforms to European court
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    www.theguardian.com Mars brings Marathon name back in UK as nostalgia rises for retro sweets

    Rebrand to Snickers in 1990 caused uproar but special edition will have limited run in Morrisons stores

    Mars brings Marathon name back in UK as nostalgia rises for retro sweets
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    UK’s first ever bison bridges under construction in Kent woodland
  • Anyone been to go see the bison?

  • Wales 20mph: Calls made for 1,500 roads to revert to 30mph
  • I would like this expanded into England please

    Edit: I mean I want more 20 zones in England.

  • Uttlesford District Council approves sound-recording CCTV cameras
  • There are probably technical things they can do to reduce the risk, such as only actually record audio above a set audio pressure level.

  • Supreme Court rules against Tesco's ‘fire and rehire’ tactics
  • Good, why could they not have also done this with the ferries though?

  • Canterbury: Kent firm recycles coffee grounds into plant food
  • Yup though it's more about the pipeline of taking this specific waste product that we are making a lot of and making it easy and cheap to dispose of.

  • First-class stamp price to be hiked to £1.65 by Royal Mail
  • People are not posting things, let's make it too expensive for those few who still are.

  • Anti-pollution law to threaten water bosses with jail
  • not much is still better than nothing at least

  • Term-time holiday fine rise won't stop us, say parents
  • High attendance is important... 100% attendance is not.