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.
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CrossCountry trains warned over cancellation chaos
Rail regulator takes action against CrossCountry after months of disrupted services and passenger complaints, demanding immediate improvement plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK Mechanical Engineering Uni Rankings 2025 Revealed
Exclusive 2025 rankings reveal the UK's best universities for mechanical engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects according to the latest Guardian data.
Best UK Universities for Engineering 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 engineering rankings are out! Discover which UK universities lead in general engineering, with Cambridge retaining the crown and surprising climbs shaking up the league table.
UK's Top Aerospace Engineering Universities 2025
Exclusive guide to Britain's best aerospace engineering degrees. Discover which universities lead in space tech, astronautics, and aircraft design according to the latest Guardian rankings.
UK's Best Chemical Engineering Universities 2025 Revealed
Exclusive 2025 league table ranks the UK's best universities for Chemical Engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects in this comprehensive guide.
UK's Top Civil Engineering Universities 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table ranks UK universities for civil engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects in this comprehensive guide for future engineers.
UK's Top Electrical Engineering Universities 2025 Revealed
Exclusive 2025 rankings: Discover which UK universities lead in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Cambridge retains top spot while competitive Scottish institutions challenge the elite.
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.
East Coast Main Line Train Fares Slashed in Half
Passengers on the East Coast Main Line are set for huge savings as the new operator, LNER, introduces simplified and drastically cheaper 'Semi-Flex' fares, ending years of confusing pricing.
Central Queensland's Disused Railway Set for Cycling Tourism Revival
Discover how a historic 50km rail corridor in Central Queensland is being transformed into a world-class cycling trail, promising to boost eco-tourism and breathe new life into rural communities.
CrossCountry Train Drivers to Strike in October Over Pay
CrossCountry train drivers to stage 24-hour strike in October over pay dispute, threatening severe disruption to long-distance rail services across Britain.
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