HS2 West Coast link delayed 4 years to 2034
The crucial connection between HS2 and the West Coast Mainline faces a four-year delay, pushing completion to 2034 and adding £1.2bn to costs, dealing another major blow to Britain's flagship rail project.
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Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains Transform London-Paris Route
Discover how Eurostar's new high-capacity double-decker trains will revolutionise cross-Channel travel with increased seating and enhanced passenger experience from 2026.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains to Transform Cross-Channel Travel
Eurostar announces revolutionary double-decker trains that will dramatically increase passenger capacity and transform the London-Paris travel experience from 2030.
Jamie Oliver brands Avanti West Coast train food 'so bad'
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver delivers brutal verdict on Avanti West Coast's catering, calling train food 'so bad' and highlighting ongoing service issues on key rail route.
Casualty: World's Longest-Running Medical Drama at 38 Years
BBC's Casualty celebrates becoming the world's longest-running medical drama after 38 groundbreaking years on television. Discover the secrets behind its enduring success and what makes this British institution continue to captivate audiences.
Britain's longest prisoner gets parole hearing after 55 years
After more than five decades in prison, Charles Bronson - Britain's most notorious inmate - could finally taste freedom as the Parole Board approves his release hearing.
Lumo passenger in pain 18 months after coffee cup hit
A passenger on a Lumo train service continues to suffer debilitating pain 18 months after being struck by a flying coffee cup during emergency braking, raising serious questions about rail safety protocols.
Rail workers secure four-day week in landmark RMT deal
In a groundbreaking agreement that could transform Britain's railway industry, Network Rail workers have secured a four-day working week without loss of pay alongside substantial salary increases following negotiations with the RMT union.
Great British Railways plan scrapped by government
Plans to create Great British Railways have been officially abandoned after years of delays and political uncertainty, dealing a blow to rail reform efforts across Britain.
CrossCountry trains warned over cancellation chaos
Rail regulator takes action against CrossCountry after months of disrupted services and passenger complaints, demanding immediate improvement plan.
3-Year World Cruise: Longest Voyage Ever Announced
Magine Cruises launches the ultimate maritime adventure - a 1,301-day global odyssey visiting 375 ports across 135 countries. The longest continuous cruise in history promises unparalleled luxury and discovery.
Manchester-Liverpool Train Chaos After Overhead Wire Damage
Commuters face severe delays and cancellations between Manchester and Liverpool after overhead electric wire damage near Earlestown causes widespread rail disruption across Northwest England.
Manchester-Liverpool train chaos after line closure
Critical rail infrastructure failure between Manchester and Liverpool causes widespread cancellations and severe delays, with replacement buses struggling to cope with passenger demand.
Manchester Train Chaos: Major Disruption After Freight Incident
Severe rail disruption cripples Manchester services as damaged overhead wires near Deansgate cause widespread cancellations and delays across multiple operators.
Free rail travel for veterans on Remembrance weekend
UK rail operators honour armed forces veterans with complimentary travel during Remembrance weekend. Discover eligibility criteria and booking details for this heartfelt initiative.
UK man becomes world's longest surviving heart-lung patient
Bert Janssen's extraordinary 33-year survival after pioneering transplant surgery offers new hope for patients and transforms medical understanding of organ longevity.
UK man becomes world's longest-surviving heart-lung transplant
Bertrand Piquet makes medical history after celebrating 34 years with transplanted heart and lungs, becoming the world's longest-surviving patient of this rare procedure.
Public Rail Ownership: Is Britain's Experiment Working?
As most of Great Britain's major rail operators return to public ownership, we investigate whether this historic shift is delivering the improvements passengers were promised.
Man wins 26-year legal battle for longest street name property
After more than two decades of legal disputes, a British man has secured the title to his remarkable property featuring the world's longest street address in a landmark property case.
Manchester Airport train line suspended causing travel chaos
Severe disruption hits Manchester Airport as key rail line closure leaves passengers stranded and facing lengthy replacement bus services. Critical travel advice for affected travellers.
Christmas train cancellations: Major routes shut for engineering
Holiday travel plans face massive disruption as Network Rail announces extensive Christmas engineering works affecting major stations including Paddington and King's Cross.
Christmas rail chaos: Major UK train disruption planned
Network Rail announces extensive Christmas railway shutdown affecting key routes across Britain from December 24th to January 2nd, with engineering works causing widespread cancellations.
Sydney rail goes high-tech to fight overhead hazards
Sydney's rail network is deploying cutting-edge drone technology and AI to detect dangerous overhead obstructions, from bird nests to beehives, replacing outdated manual inspections and preventing widespread delays.
Christmas train chaos: Major UK rail works announced
Rail passengers face significant disruption this Christmas as Network Rail announces extensive engineering works across key routes including the West Coast Main Line and services to Heathrow Airport.
£360m rail upgrade to speed up Cambridge-York journeys
Major rail upgrade promises faster connections between Cambridge and York, cutting journey times and boosting regional connectivity across England's key economic hubs.
Scotland's Rail Network Paralysed by Severe Weather
Major disruption hits ScotRail services as torrential rain and high winds force widespread cancellations and speed restrictions across Scotland's railway network.
Scotland and Irish county forge historic transport partnership
In an unprecedented cross-border agreement, the Scottish Government has partnered with Ireland's County Donegal to create a revolutionary transport network, with Network Rail providing crucial technical expertise for this international collaboration.
UK's Most Reliable Train Operator Revealed
New data exposes the UK's best and worst performing train operators for reliability and passenger satisfaction. Discover which company topped the charts and which ones left commuters frustrated.
Trump cuts $5bn from NY rail tunnel project
The Trump administration has withdrawn $5 billion in critical funding for New York's Gateway rail tunnel project, dealing a devastating blow to the region's infrastructure and commuter safety.
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