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.
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Putin's drones hit Ukrainian passenger trains in station attack
Russian forces launched a devastating drone assault on Ukrainian railway infrastructure, striking passenger trains and a busy station in the latest escalation of attacks on civilian transport networks.
Train Journey From Hell: Edith Pritchett's Commuter Cartoon
Discover Edith Pritchett's brilliant cartoon capturing the universal agony of disastrous train journeys that every British commuter will recognise.
Rail firm fined £1m over passenger electrocution death
Northern Trains Ltd has been ordered to pay £1.3 million in fines and costs after health and safety failures led to the death of a passenger who walked onto live railway lines.
Sadiq Khan announces £40m DLR upgrade for London
Mayor Sadiq Khan announces major DLR investment to increase capacity and improve reliability across East London's transport network, addressing growing passenger demand.
London's DLR gets £500m new train fleet upgrade
Discover how London's iconic Docklands Light Railway is being transformed with 54 new state-of-the-art trains, improving capacity and accessibility across East London.
Australia's Public Transport Crisis: Commuters Reveal Shocking Decline
Australian commuters are speaking out about a disturbing decline in public transport standards, from rampant anti-social behaviour to frequent cancellations and safety concerns that are making daily travel unbearable.
Sydney Train Chaos: Overstretched Wire from 2020 Blamed
An official report has found that a critical overhead wire failure, which brought Sydney's train network to a standstill, occurred because the wire was stretched beyond its breaking point during installation in 2020.
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.
Sydney's Fare Evasion Crisis: Australia's Worst Rates Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals Sydney leads Australia in public transport fare evasion. Discover the startling data and what solutions could curb the growing trend.
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 Train Chaos: Worst Delays Exposed in New Data
Exclusive data analysis uncovers the UK's worst train operators for delays, with some services arriving late nearly 50% of the time. Discover which routes are most affected and how it impacts commuters.
Ryanair Launches £14.99 London-Scotland Train Service
In a stunning move, Ryanair disrupts the UK travel market by launching its own train service on the West Coast Main Line, offering fares from London to Scotland starting at an incredible £14.99.
Lumo Scraps London-Glasgow Train Service
Budget rail operator Lumo is scrapping its direct London King's Cross to Glasgow Central service from April 2025, citing commercial unviability and shifting travel patterns post-pandemic.
1970s Glamour Train Returns for Luxury European Tours
A legendary 1970s luxury train, the Trans-Europ Express, is making a spectacular comeback. Discover how you can experience the golden age of rail travel through Europe's most stunning landscapes in retro-futuristic style.
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 As Tube Strike Sparks Driverless Trains Row
London grinds to a halt as 24-hour Tube strike cripples the capital. The walkout ignites a fierce political row over pay and the future of driverless trains on the London Underground.
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.
Direct Rome to Siena Train Route Launches
A new direct train service now connects Rome and the heart of Tuscany, Siena, offering a faster, scenic route and boosting tourism in the iconic region.
Sydney Train Chaos: T4 Line Halts for Urgent Repairs
Commuters on Sydney's T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line face major disruptions and lengthy delays after urgent track repairs between Martin Place and Edgecliff brought services to a standstill during the evening rush.
Celia Imrie's Two-Hour Train Stand From London
Actress Celia Imrie endures a gruelling two-and-a-half-hour train stand from London to Somerset, sparking outrage over UK rail conditions. Exclusive details from Richard Eden's diary.
New contactless rail ticket tech to end passenger queues
A revolutionary 'tap-in, tap-out' rail payment system, using cutting-edge bank card technology, is being rolled out across Britain, promising to put an end to lengthy ticket queues and confusing fare rules for passengers.
GPS & Contactless Train Tickets Trial to Revolutionise UK Rail
UK railways are on the cusp of a major revolution. A new trial combines contactless pay-as-you-go technology with GPS tracking, promising to make paper tickets and fixed fares a thing of the past. Discover how your future train travel will be smoother, sm
Discover Britain's Most Scenic Coastal Train Day Trips
Escape the everyday with Britain's most breathtaking coastal rail adventures. From Cornwall's rugged cliffs to Scotland's dramatic shores, discover hidden gems and iconic seaside towns perfect for your next day trip.
Law student fined £12k for elaborate train fare dodging scheme
A University of Law student from Clapham Junction faces a staggering £12,000 court bill after being caught in a sophisticated fare evasion scheme. Discover how ticket inspectors uncovered this elaborate fraud.
Met Office Tech Could Revolutionise UK Train Punctuality
Exclusive: A groundbreaking partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail is using hyper-local weather forecasting to combat delays and revolutionise Britain's railway network. Discover how AI and real-time data could end weather-related disruption
Major Signal Fault Sparks Sydney Train Chaos During Rush Hour
A major signal failure at a key Sydney hub caused widespread disruption during Monday's morning rush hour, with significant delays and cancellations affecting thousands of commuters across the metropolitan network.
Amtrak's New High-Speed Acela Trains Revealed for 2024
Amtrak is set to transform travel on the US East Coast with its new fleet of Next-Gen Acela high-speed trains, promising faster, smoother, and more sustainable journeys between Washington and Boston from 2024.
Hull Trains Strike: Drivers Walk Out Over Safety
Hull Trains drivers, represented by ASLEF, are striking over serious safety concerns, causing major disruptions to services between Hull and London. The union alleges management failures jeopardise passenger and crew safety.
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