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.
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NHS strikes cancelled as unions accept pay deal
Breaking: NHS hospital workers call off planned strikes as union leaders agree to government pay offer, bringing relief to millions of patients across England.
University strike threat over pay could lock students out
British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.
Badenoch vows to ban doctor strikes, protect academies
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Labour's union ties and pledges to ban NHS doctor strikes while defending academy school freedoms in major policy speech.
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cutting-edge drone technology and AI to detect dangerous overhead obstructions, from bird nests to beehives, replacing outdated manual inspections and preventing widespread delays.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.
France paralysed by mass strikes over economic reforms
France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.
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.
Autumn Train Timetables Cut as Leaves Disrupt UK Rails
Major train operators across Britain unveil reduced winter schedules with earlier last services, blaming seasonal leaf-fall disruption for widespread cuts that will impact commuters and evening travellers.
Heathrow strikes: Summer holiday chaos as staff walk out
Exclusive: Over 800 Heathrow workers, including engineers and security, will strike in July over pay disputes, threatening major disruptions for summer holiday travellers.
Sydney Metro Strikes: Second Week of Commuter Chaos
Sydney faces another week of severe transport disruption as rail workers escalate industrial action over pay and conditions, causing major delays for thousands of commuters.
Network Rail's High-Tech Fight Against Leaves on the Line
Network Rail is deploying high-tech rail-head treatment trains to combat the annual autumn menace of 'leaves on the line', preventing delays and ensuring safer journeys for passengers across Britain.
France's 'Block Everything' Strikes Halt Nation Over Pensions
France faces major disruption as unions launch a 'Bloquons Tout' (Block Everything) general strike against President Macron's controversial pension age rise to 64. Transport, schools, and energy sectors are hit.
France paralysed by mass strikes over austerity budget
Hundreds of thousands of workers bring France to a standstill in a massive day of strikes and demonstrations, demanding Prime Minister Gabriel Attal scraps deep public spending cuts.
Gatwick Airport Braces for 8 Days of Strike Action
Gatwick Airport is set for major disruption this autumn as over 100 workers announce eight days of strikes in a dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening travel plans for thousands of passengers.
Travel Chaos for Brits as Spanish Airport Strikes Ground Flights
British holidaymakers face severe travel disruption as indefinite strikes by security staff at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) cause flight cancellations and massive delays. The industrial action, demanding higher pay, is set to cause chaos throughout Oct
TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes
Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.
London tourists slam 'worst week ever' amid tube strike chaos
Tourists in London faced a week of transport misery and soaring costs as coordinated Tube and rail strikes brought the capital to a standstill, turning dream holidays into logistical nightmares.
Half-Term Holiday Chaos: Strikes Hit Greece & Ireland
UK families planning half-term getaways to Greece and Ireland are facing major travel disruptions due to planned strikes. Get the latest advice and alternative options.
Union Boss Condemns Tory Hypocrisy Over Strike Laws
RMT union leader Mick Lynch accuses the Conservative government of hypocrisy for using agency workers to break strikes while enforcing Minimum Service Levels laws on unions.
Bakerloo Line Driver's £70k Salary Revealed Amid TfL Strikes
Exclusive insight into the £70k+ salary of a London Underground driver on the Bakerloo line, as new TfL strike action brings the capital to a standstill.
London Tube Strikes: Full May Dates & Affected Lines
Commuters face May travel chaos as London Underground workers announce a series of crippling Tube strikes. Get the full list of dates and affected lines here.
Reform UK Would Axe Northern High-Speed Rail Schemes
Richard Tice announces Reform UK would axe HS2 northern leg and Northern Powerhouse Rail, prioritising road and local rail upgrades instead, in a major policy shift affecting northern infrastructure.
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