Historic steam train greeted by cheering crowds at Waterloo
Crowds gathered at London Waterloo to welcome the historic 'Resurgence' steam train's inaugural journey, marking a triumphant return of classic rail travel to Britain's network.
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Rediscovering Britain's soul on a train from Swansea
An extraordinary train journey from Swansea to London becomes a moving testament to British community spirit, challenging political divisions with shared humanity and unexpected joy.
HS2 West Coast link delayed 4 years to 2034
The crucial connection between HS2 and the West Coast Mainline faces a four-year delay, pushing completion to 2034 and adding £1.2bn to costs, dealing another major blow to Britain's flagship rail project.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains Transform London-Paris Route
Discover how Eurostar's new high-capacity double-decker trains will revolutionise cross-Channel travel with increased seating and enhanced passenger experience from 2026.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains to Transform Cross-Channel Travel
Eurostar announces revolutionary double-decker trains that will dramatically increase passenger capacity and transform the London-Paris travel experience from 2030.
Jamie Oliver brands Avanti West Coast train food 'so bad'
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver delivers brutal verdict on Avanti West Coast's catering, calling train food 'so bad' and highlighting ongoing service issues on key rail route.
Lumo passenger in pain 18 months after coffee cup hit
A passenger on a Lumo train service continues to suffer debilitating pain 18 months after being struck by a flying coffee cup during emergency braking, raising serious questions about rail safety protocols.
Rail workers secure four-day week in landmark RMT deal
In a groundbreaking agreement that could transform Britain's railway industry, Network Rail workers have secured a four-day working week without loss of pay alongside substantial salary increases following negotiations with the RMT union.
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.
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.
Testing Britain's Most Expensive Train - The Verdict
A journalist's firsthand experience on Britain's priciest rail route exposes the stark reality of luxury train travel versus budget alternatives. Discover what £245 really buys you on this eye-opening journey.
UK Train Wi-Fi Slower Than Romania and Bulgaria
Shocking new data reveals Britain's train passengers suffer slower internet speeds than travellers in Romania, Bulgaria and Albania, raising questions about the UK's digital infrastructure.
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.
Euston Station evacuated over security incident
London Euston train station was completely evacuated following a serious security incident, causing widespread disruption to rail services and major commuter chaos during evening rush hour.
Euston Station evacuated amid major security alert
London Euston station was completely evacuated following a major security alert, causing widespread disruption to rail services and leaving thousands of commuters stranded during evening rush hour.
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.
Paul Chuckle spotted on delayed train delighting commuters
Frustrated rail passengers trapped on a delayed train experienced an unexpected morale boost when they recognised comedy legend Paul Chuckle among them, creating viral moments of joy during travel chaos.
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