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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.

Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx

Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.

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.

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.

Scotland Faces New Local Taxes as Councils Seek Cash

Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.

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cutting-edge drone technology and AI to detect dangerous overhead obstructions, from bird nests to beehives, replacing outdated manual inspections and preventing widespread delays.

Scotland's Robertson out of Euro qualifiers with injury

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson faces extended sidelines after shoulder surgery, missing Scotland's vital European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Denmark in major blow for Steve Clarke's side.

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.

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