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Manchester-London 7am train saved from axe

The packed 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved from cancellation after a public backlash. Discover why passengers fought for this vital link.

Rare 1932 Harry Beck Tube Map Draft for Auction

A historic 1932 draft of Harry Beck's revolutionary London Underground map, featuring handwritten notes, is set to be auctioned by Christie's for an estimated £100,000. Discover the story behind this iconic design.

Why Airport Security on UK Trains Is Impossible

Rail security experts reveal why implementing strict airport-style screening across Britain's vast train network would be impractical and fundamentally change our travel experience forever.

Tube strikes cancelled after RMT pay deal agreement

London Underground workers have accepted a groundbreaking pay deal, ending threat of further Tube strikes. The RMT union's agreement brings 5% pay rise and includes major concessions on working conditions.

Huntingdon train hero confronts knifeman on commute

An ordinary commute turned into a life-or-death situation when a courageous passenger confronted an armed man on a Huntingdon train. Read the exclusive interview with the hero who risked his life to protect fellow travellers.

TikTube terror: Woman's ordeal leads to arrest

A London woman's frightening encounter with a stranger on the Underground was captured on TikTok, prompting police intervention and raising concerns about public transport safety.

Migrant jailed for Tube sex assaults on four females

A Jordanian asylum seeker has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for sexually molesting four females, including teenagers, across multiple London Underground journeys in shocking attacks that lasted months.

Teens risk lives bus surfing in Manchester

Alarming video footage reveals daredevil teenagers clinging to the backs of moving buses in Manchester, prompting urgent safety warnings from transport authorities and police.

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