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Saturday, 16 October 2021

BBC News

• Ffestiniog Railway: Jobs created by historic depot's £4m faceliftTraining will be provided at Ffestiniog's Boston Lodge, one of the world's oldest railway workshops.
• COP26: Rail union rejects 'unacceptable' pay offer to avoid strikesThe RMT warned there will be no trains running anywhere in Scotland during COP26 if the strikes go ahead.

Times Online

• Siemens sues HS2 over claims of failed procurement process [subscription]HS2, the high-speed railway that is running three years late and tens of billions of pounds over budget, has hit another blockage. It is being taken to court by Siemens, the German trainmaker, which claims HS2 may have acted unlawfully in awarding a £2.8 billion rolling stock contract to a rival.

Birmingham Post

• Ffestiniog & Welsh Highlands Railways secures £3.1m from National LotteryThe investment will boost the railways plans to attract more visitors by providing 'a high-quality tourism experience'

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Ferryhill railway station could reopen under Durham County Council plansSedgefield MP Paul Howell has backed plans to restore passenger rail services between Ferryhill and Teesside

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Glory at last for George the cat in 'World Cup'The wait is finally over for a Black Country railway station as it became the nation's favourite station.

Yorkshire Post

• Horton in Ribblesdale Station on the Settle to Carlisle line could be brought back to life with a new cafe, bar and holiday letA charity dedicated to preserving and promoting public appreciation of structures along one of the North’s most popular railway lines has unveiled plans to secure the future of one of its historic station buildings.

Other Regional Press

• Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands Railways receives £3.1m lottery grantNORTH Wales’ largest tourist attraction - the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands Railways – is celebrating after securing £3.1 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
• MP reiterates calls to scrap HS2 Golborne linkWARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has again reiterated calls to scrap the HS2 Golborne link during a parliamentary debate.

Train Operators

• Prime Minister unveils GWR Intercity Express Train carrying special ‘We Mean Green’ livery.Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined GWR Managing Director Mark Hopwood at Paddington Station this morning to unveil a special train livery outlining the environmental benefits of travelling by train. 

Other News Sources

• Depot upgrade at Cockfosters for the Piccadilly line’s new trainsAs part of the preparations for the new Piccadilly line trains due to start carrying passengers from 2025, several tube train depots need to be upgraded to handle the new trains.