Minister of State for Rail, Department for Transport
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Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
It was another haul for our County Lines Taskforce after they spotted a 17-year-old boy behaving suspiciously at Brighton station this week:
❌ Large amount of heroin
⚠️ Corrosive substance
💷 Hundreds of £s
📱 Line phone
Using the railway to deal drugs? We’re coming for you.
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
We're bringing train fares and ticketing into the 21st century.
Trials of digital ticketing are rolling out across the East Midlands, meaning you'll get the best on the day fares without the hassle. 🚆👇
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly7…
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
It’s almost like we’re putting the railway back together! 😊
Have you spotted the new uniforms at Waterloo yet?
@SW_Help and @NetworkRailWssx colleagues are all now wearing the same new blue & orange hi-vis, highlighting the close cooperation between both teams as we work together to help make your journey easier.
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
Yesterday, this cute little dog managed to get onto the tracks in the Ewell area.
We stopped @SW_Help trains and our teams went to pick up the dog and took it to the vets.
We ask pet owners to please keep track of their animals whether at home or on the railway.
An honour to meet Kenya’s President @WilliamsRuto to discuss the major urban regen project, Nairobi Railway City, inspired by King’s Cross.
We covered how UK expertise can keep supporting the ambitious flagship project in the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership @UKinKenya
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
Thrilled that my new illustrated book "200 Years of Britain’s Railways in 14 Journeys", exploring the rich legacy of our railways is out on 25 September. With foreword from the legendary @LordPeterHendy. You can preorder on geni.us/BritainsRailways (more details soon) #railway200
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Read more about it here!👇
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🚨BIG NEWS: this afternoon I introduced groundbreaking legislation to put a rocket booster under Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in the UK.
Our nation is now a world leader in pioneering green flights, and creating high skilled and cutting edge jobs in the process 💪
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
Please contact @NRHAwd if interested in this position.
Trustee Malcolm Wood is retiring in about a year's time, after many years supporting @nrhawd. We are seeking a new Trustee to take on his role, designing, procuring & managing the unveiling of our plaques. Post is voluntary, expenses are paid. If of interest please DM us
Today I visited the £13bn transformative @theTRUupgrade project with @MayorOfWY, and supported the @RailwayChildren Sleepout at Leeds. Oh, and said hullo to @FelixhuddsCat Bolt at Huddersfield station.
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
Today the Rail Minister got to meet @FelixhuddsCat at Huddersfield - not sure who was happier! @TPExpressTrains
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Great to celebrate a year of success at #HenleyinArden station. This was a year ago today when @LordPeterHendy opened the renovated station. Since then £15k has been given to local good causes👍
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
🗣️ The launch of today’s consultation is a significant step towards redesigning the railway around the needs of everyone who uses it.
We know that passengers want a more reliable, affordable and accessible service.
Have your say and help shape the future of our railways. 👇
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
The Railways Bill is set to deliver a once in a generation overhaul of Britain's railways.
But what will it actually do, and what does this mean for passengers?
Here's what you need to know 👇
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
Passengers have had to put up with broken railways for too long.
We're kicking off the next steps to fundamentally rewire our railways and put passengers first.🇬🇧🚂
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
Getting stuck in with McKenna Brothers… 🐝🙌
So great to see @AndyBurnhamGM throwing himself into the world of vinyls!
Here he is assisting our long standing employee Wayne with sticking on fleet numbers! 🚌
@BeeNetwork 🐝
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
Our website now has details nrha.org.uk/aims-of-the-aw… & entry forms for our 2025 Awards competition. nrha.org.uk/entry-form/
We encourage entries as early as possible, although you have until May 31st to get them in.
We look forward to seeing new projects entered.
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
Hurrah! More ticket barriers at Liverpool Street station as scheme to remove shop kiosks starts to make a difference @NetworkRailLST
Lord Peter Hendy retweeted
🇬🇧🇺🇦 Many Ukrainians escaping Putin’s invasion made the long journey to the UK by car
That’s why we’re setting out proposals to extend how long they can use their Ukrainian driving licence in the UK, ensuring they can continue to live and work here👇
gov.uk/government/consultati….