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Thousands of workers stepping off their morning train has become an enduring image of the railway. But the custom of commuting has constantly evolved, as CHRISTIAN WOLMAR reports
The Elizabeth line has been a success, but the rest of the UK should benefit from similar connectivity to confirm the railway as a ‘great enabler’
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It’s the biggest upgrade of the Midlands rail network in the generation. But despite a recent government commitment, all is not what it seems. PETER PLISNER reports
ABOVE: On June 2, 1980, 20066 hauls a coal train from Markam Colliery formed of mineral wagons and hoppers at Barrow Hill, having just come off the line from Hall Lane Junction and Seymour Junction. C