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Person hit by train causes major rail disruption

Emergency services respond to serious incident near Preston causing widespread cancellations and severe delays on Avanti West Coast routes with major impact on travel between Scotland and England.

Freight train derails in Cumbria, major rail disruption

A freight train derailment near Carlisle has caused significant disruption to Avanti West Coast services, with emergency services responding to the incident in Cumbria. Network Rail engineers are working to restore services on this vital transport corrido

Huntingdon train stabbing: Police hunt suspect

British Transport Police are urgently searching for a suspect after a violent stabbing incident aboard a London-bound train from Huntingdon, leaving passengers traumatised and raising security concerns.

Ulmarra hit-and-run: Mother's plea for justice

Exclusive: A quiet Australian town is rocked by a devastating hit-and-run that left a young woman with life-threatening injuries as her distraught mother makes an emotional appeal for witnesses to come forward.

UK's Most Scenic Railway Journey Revealed

Discover why the West Highland Line in Scotland has been crowned the UK's most picturesque railway route, offering passengers unparalleled views of lochs, mountains and magical landscapes.

Third US freight train derailment in three months

Another dangerous freight train derailment in Montana marks the third major incident since February's Ohio disaster, raising urgent questions about US rail safety standards and emergency response protocols.

Donald Day accepts plea deal in Wieambilla shootings

Donald Day pleads guilty to multiple charges in connection with the deadly 2022 Wieambilla police shootings that shocked Australia, avoiding a lengthy trial through a negotiated plea agreement.

NJ hit-run driver sentenced for killing grandfather

A New Jersey motorist has been sentenced to five years in prison for the fatal hit-and-run that killed 64-year-old Vincent Battiloro, who was struck while crossing the street in Parsippany.

American teen runaway found in UK after 39 years

A woman who vanished as a teenager from Pennsylvania and built a new life in the UK for nearly four decades shares her extraordinary story of escape, survival and the emotional reunion that changed everything.

British teen vanishes in Thailand during holiday

Jay Slater, a 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, has disappeared during a holiday in Tenerife. Last contact was made Monday morning as he faced a gruelling 11-hour walk back to his accommodation.

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.

Caledonian Sleeper returns with luxury overnight trains

The iconic Caledonian Sleeper service has triumphantly returned with upgraded carriages and enhanced amenities, offering travellers a magical overnight journey between London and Scotland's most breathtaking destinations.

Boy, 11, critical after Bellambi hit-and-run

An 11-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a horrific hit-and-run incident in Bellambi, Wollongong, as police launch a desperate search for the driver who fled the scene.

UK's Most Scenic Train Routes Revealed

Discover the UK's most spectacular train routes that transform ordinary travel into extraordinary adventures through stunning landscapes and hidden gems.

Nightjet's Paris-Berlin sleeper train cancelled

Austrian Railways' popular overnight service connecting Paris with Berlin and Vienna faces unexpected termination, dealing a blow to sustainable travel advocates across Europe.

Boy, 12, fights life after Bournemouth hit-and-run

A 12-year-old boy is in a critical condition after a hit-and-run in Bournemouth. Dorset Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving as the community reels from the shocking incident.

Extreme lengths UK commuters go to for a train seat

An investigation reveals the extraordinary lengths UK commuters go to secure a seat on Britain's most overcrowded trains, from 'train stalking' to strategic boarding tactics at major stations like Clapham Junction.

King Charles meets world's oldest person, 117

His Majesty The King shared a warm and remarkable audience with María Branyas Morera, the world's oldest living person, at her care home in Spain. The 117-year-old met the monarch during his state visit, sharing a moment of genuine connection.

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