Britain's Shortest Railway: The Stourbridge Shuttle Story
Discover how Britain's shortest railway line - the Stourbridge Town branch - defied closure threats to become a beloved community lifeline and transport marvel.
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Cows invade Neath station platform, halting trains
Commuters faced extraordinary delays after a herd of cows staged an unexpected platform invasion at Neath railway station, bringing Great Western Railway services to a complete standstill during morning rush hour.
Hostage Heroes: Nova Festival Sacrifice Revealed
The identities of five hostages returned to Israel reveal extraordinary bravery, including a young man who sacrificed himself catching a grenade during the Nova festival massacre.
Bristol's first new train station in 100+ years opens
Portway Park & Ride station becomes Bristol's first new train stop in 100+ years, promising faster commutes and reduced city centre traffic
RNLI lifeguards save surfer from rip current
Dramatic footage captures the moment heroic RNLI lifeguards saved a struggling swimmer from a powerful rip current at a South Wales beach, highlighting vital water safety awareness.
Student hero to receive George Medal for Nottingham attack bravery
University of Nottingham student Grace O'Malley-Kumar, 19, displayed extraordinary bravery as she attempted to save her friend during the tragic knife attacks that shocked the city, with her family revealing she's been posthumously awarded the George Meda
Hero student dies saving teenager from River Clyde
Brave university student Mohammad Abdul Aziz, 21, lost his life after rescuing a 14-year-old boy from treacherous waters in Glasgow. The tragic incident occurred near the Riverside Museum.
Nottingham attack hero awarded George Medal posthumously
Barnaby Webber posthumously receives Britain's highest civilian bravery award for attempting to shield Grace O'Malley-Kumar from Valdo Calocane's vicious attack in a moving ceremony honouring his extraordinary courage.
The Railway That Revolutionised British Travel
Discover how the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, opened in 1830, revolutionised transport and created the blueprint for modern rail travel that we know today.
Man pushed onto tracks at Worcester Park Station
British Transport Police launch urgent appeal after man violently shoved onto railway tracks at Worcester Park Station in terrifying late-night incident. Witnesses sought.
Pregnant mum's heroic leap from fire in Ayr
A heavily pregnant mother-of-three displayed incredible bravery, jumping from a second-floor window with her young children to escape a ferocious fire that engulfed their Scottish home.
West Coast Railways wins Settle-Carlisle line contract
West Coast Railways triumphs in bid to operate the iconic Settle-Carlisle railway line, ensuring the future of this scenic route through the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbrian fells.
Driver's 'stupid mistake' leaves ute stranded on train tracks
A Queensland driver's disastrous shortcut attempt ended with his ute stranded on active railway tracks, prompting a dramatic rescue and a stern warning from authorities.
Archewell's Ukraine Aid Claim Sparks Controversy
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charitable organisation faces scrutiny after a Ukrainian official's claim of unacknowledged aid, raising questions about UK rail's commemorative gesture.
Major Disruption Hits London's DLR & South Western Railway
Major travel disruption hit London commuters as a points failure crippled the Docklands Light Railway and a separate signal problem caused severe delays on South Western Railway services.
Heritage steam trains may return to Isle of Wight railways
Exclusive plans reveal heritage steam trains could make a triumphant return to the Isle of Wight, reviving nostalgic railway journeys across the beloved holiday island for the first time in decades.
Majorca's Scenic Train Returns After 50 Years
Majorca's historic train line from Palma to Sóller returns, offering breathtaking mountain and citrus grove views, revitalising tourism and local travel on the Balearic island.
London Commuter Chaos: DLR & Tube Staff Strike
London's transport network faces major disruption as RMT union members on the Docklands Light Railway and London Underground stage a 48-hour strike over pay and conditions, crippling key commuter routes.
1940s Railway Carriage Transformed into Boutique Cinema
Discover the magical story behind 'The Sidings', a Swindon-based cinema meticulously crafted from a historic railway carriage, offering a nostalgic movie experience like no other in the UK.
Princess Margaret's 1963 visit inspired a secret luxury train
The remarkable story of how a royal visit by Princess Margaret to a Swindon railway works led to the creation of a unique, luxurious carriage that became a British Rail legend.
CCTV shows Dezi Freeman's last moments before train death
Exclusive CCTV images reveal the last moments of 23-year-old Dezi Freeman before he was tragically struck by a train at a Surrey station. An inquest hears details of the 'perfect storm' that led to the devastating incident.
World's Largest Train Station Opens in China
Discover the mind-boggling scale of China's new Shenzhen North Railway Hub, a £2 billion behemoth that's five times larger than London's Waterloo and redefines modern travel with its colossal size and cutting-edge technology.
Lost 1870s blueprints reveal London's ghost Grand Central station
Exclusive: Unearthed 19th-century architectural plans by Perceval Parsons expose the colossal rail terminus that was never built, a forgotten rival to London's St Pancras.
Lost Plans For London's Grand Central Terminal Revealed
Exclusive: Historic England unveils long-lost drawings by Percival and Parsons for a monumental London rail terminus that was never built, offering a glimpse into a radically different vision for the capital's transport hub.
Surfer's heroic final act pushing friend from shark
In a devastating act of bravery, British surfer Paul Millachip fought off a great white shark to save his friend during a fatal attack at a popular Australian beach. Read the harrowing details of this tragedy.
World's Most Scenic Train Journey Costs Just £19
An adventurous tourist has uncovered the ultimate budget travel secret: experiencing Norway's world-famous Bergensbanen railway, hailed as one of the planet's most beautiful train journeys, for an unbelievable £19.
Vintage Train from Rome to Siena Through Tuscany
Discover la dolce vita aboard Italy's newest heritage railway. A beautifully restored 1930s train now offers a breathtaking day trip from Rome through the rolling hills of Tuscany to the medieval city of Siena.
King Charles III honoured with plaques at London's King's Cross
King Charles III is officially immortalised at London's King's Cross station with the unveiling of two grand plaques, celebrating his official naming as 'Britain's Greatest Monarch' in a historic public poll.
Lisbon Funicular Crash: One Dead in Tram Derailment
A popular Lisbon funicular train violently derails, resulting in one fatality and multiple critical injuries. Emergency services scramble in major rescue operation as investigation into the cause begins.
Lisbon's Historic Elevador da Glória Funicular Railway
Discover the iconic Elevador da Glória, one of Lisbon's beloved funicular railways. Explore its fascinating history, how it works, and why it remains a vital part of the city's transport and tourist landscape.
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