Union urges end to rail outsourcing after £150m profit reveal
The RMT union calls on the government to halt railway outsourcing after revealing six major contractors made £152m in profits last year. Discover the push for insourcing.
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Rail Sale Cuts Millions of Tickets by Over 50%
The Great British Rail Sale returns, cutting millions of advance and off-peak tickets by more than half. Save on travel from 6-12 Jan for journeys until March 2026. Book now!
New Year travel warning as 30 Dec set for road chaos
Britain faces major New Year travel disruption with key rail lines closed, roads at their busiest, and transatlantic flights delayed. Plan your journey now.
New Year travel warning as 30 Dec set to be busiest day
Britain faces major New Year travel disruption with key rail lines closed, roads at their busiest, and transatlantic flights delayed. Plan your journey now.
London Overground disruption at Stratford after rail fault
Commuters face major delays and cancellations on London Overground services due to a faulty third rail near Stratford. Plan your journey and check for updates.
London Overground disruption at Stratford after rail fault
Commuters face major delays and cancellations on London Overground services due to a third rail fault near Stratford. Plan your journey and check for updates.
UK New Year travel chaos: Rail, road & ferry warnings
Brits face major New Year travel chaos with widespread rail disruptions, road congestion peaks, and ferry cancellations. Here's all you need to know for your journey.
UK New Year travel chaos: Rail, road and ferry warnings
Brits face major New Year travel disruption with rail closures, road congestion and ferry cancellations. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
New Contactless Train Rules Cause Soaring Fares for Some
Expansion of contactless pay-as-you-go on UK railways leads to significant fare hikes for some passengers, with MPs warning it risks pricing people off trains. Find out how to secure the cheapest fare.
UK New Year travel hit by rail, road and flight chaos
Network Rail engineering works and severe weather cause major disruption for UK travellers over the New Year period. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
Boxing Day traffic surge as Christmas rail shutdown continues
Millions face major travel disruption with nearly 20 million car journeys expected today due to the festive rail shutdown. Get the latest on congestion hotspots and travel advice.
Christmas Eve Travel Chaos: Worst Traffic in 5 Years
UK faces a Christmas travel nightmare with 4.2 million leisure trips planned for Christmas Eve, the busiest day in five years. Get the latest on road closures, rail disruptions, and airport congestion.
Christmas 2025 Travel Chaos: What You Need to Know
Your essential guide to festive travel disruption across UK roads, railways, airports and ferries. Plan ahead with key dates, worst routes and expert advice.
Christmas travel chaos: Major rail shutdowns, 24M cars on roads
Britain faces festive travel gridlock with 24 million cars predicted, major rail lines shut until New Year, and long queues at Dover. Plan ahead for Christmas and New Year journeys.
Christmas Getaway Peaks on 'Frantic Friday'
Millions face travel chaos on the UK's busiest Christmas getaway day. Read our guide to the worst-hit roads, rail lines, and airports, with expert advice to avoid the festive gridlock.
Christmas Rail Disruption Warning for West Coast Main Line
Avanti West Coast warns passengers of major Christmas rail disruption due to Network Rail upgrades. Check your journey before travelling from Dec 24 to Jan 14.
Scotland's West Highland Line is a top 10 scenic winter rail journey
National Geographic experts hail the 180-mile Glasgow to Mallaig route as one of the world's most breathtaking winter train journeys. Discover the festive attractions in Glasgow too.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Christmas 2025 Travel Chaos: Key Dates & Disruption
Your essential guide to festive travel chaos. Discover the busiest days on roads and rails, airport peaks, and key closures to plan your UK Christmas getaway.
Avanti scraps 'ghost train' plan after passenger uproar
Rail bosses reverse decision to run a Manchester to London commuter service with only staff on board after a major public outcry. The 7am service will now continue for passengers.
Avanti's 7am Manchester-London 'ghost train' saved
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator's U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.
Boy, 14, killed at notorious Nottinghamshire level crossing
A 14-year-old former Nottingham Forest academy goalkeeper has died after being struck by a train at a level crossing in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire. The crossing had been subject to repeated safety complaints.
Manchester-London commuter train to run with no passengers
A 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will operate without passengers for up to five months after a rail regulator blocked ticket sales. Discover the impact on commuters.
Empty Manchester-London Train to Run for 5 Months
The 7am Avanti West Coast express from Manchester to London is cut from the December timetable, but the train will run empty for crew logistics. Discover the impact on passengers and taxpayers.
Rail fare freeze saves passengers hundreds of pounds
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces first rail fare freeze in 30 years, saving millions on season tickets and peak travel. Discover what this means for your commute.
English rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
Millions of UK rail passengers to save money as government confirms first fare freeze in three decades, part of the new Great British Railways plan.
Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
The UK government confirms an unprecedented rail fare freeze, saving commuters on expensive routes over £300 annually. Part of a wider plan for a modernised, publicly-owned Great British Railways.
New Oxford-Milton Keynes Rail Line Delayed Until 2026
A key East West Rail link between Oxford and Milton Keynes faces a 2026 delay due to a 'driver-only operation' dispute with the RMT union, which warns of industrial action. Discover the implications.
Boy, 11, killed on level crossing near Kenley
The family of Jaiden Shehata pay tribute after the 11-year-old was killed on a level crossing in south London. Read the RAIB's safety recommendations.
Egypt launches 250km/h high-speed desert rail network
Egypt prepares to launch a 2,000km high-speed rail network with Siemens Velaro trains, cutting travel times by 50% and emissions by 70%. Discover this transport revolution.
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