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London-Berlin rail competition heats up for Channel routes

A fierce battle is underway between London and Berlin to become Europe's premier hub for high-speed cross-Channel rail services, with new operators and routes set to transform travel between the UK and mainland Europe by 2025.

Bank Holiday Rail Chaos: Major Disruption Warning

Passengers on the West Coast Mainline face significant travel disruption this May Bank Holiday as Network Rail undertakes essential engineering works, with multiple train services replaced by buses.

Funeral cortege for KFC legend makes final drive-through

In a poignant and unique tribute, the funeral cortege for Tony Clark, the world's longest-serving KFC employee, made a final stop at his beloved Peterborough restaurant, where colleagues paid their respects with a guard of honour.

Government Scraps Great British Railways Plan

Plans for the flagship Great British Railways body have been officially abandoned by the UK government, marking a major reversal in post-Brexit rail reform and sparking fury from industry leaders.

UK Rail Fares Set for 5% Increase in 2025

Millions of UK train passengers face another significant fare increase in 2025, with prices set to rise in line with July's RPI inflation rate of 5%, adding hundreds of pounds to annual travel costs amidst ongoing service disruptions.

Government unveils Great British Railways plan

The UK government has announced a major overhaul of the rail system, introducing Great British Railways to streamline services and improve efficiency. Here's what you need to know.

DfT civil servants moved to state rail operator

The UK government is set to transfer hundreds of Department for Transport civil servants to the state-owned rail operator, marking a significant restructuring of rail governance.

Police hunt woman over train worker sexual assault

Authorities are searching for a woman who allegedly sexually assaulted a male railway employee in a brazen daylight incident. The suspect remains at large as investigators appeal for witnesses.

Childcare worker jailed for gonorrhoea infection crime

A childcare worker from Northampton has been sentenced to prison after knowingly infecting a woman with gonorrhoea. Joshua Dale Brown, 28, admitted to sexual assault and causing grievous bodily harm in a disturbing case of abuse.

C2C rail rebrands as Great British Railways

The popular C2C rail service has officially rebranded under the Great British Railways banner, marking a new era for commuters in Essex and London. Here’s how the changes will affect your daily journey.

London-Berlin rail link plans advance

The UK and Germany have formed a joint taskforce to explore direct high-speed rail connections between London and Berlin, potentially revolutionising cross-continental travel.

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