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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: DLR & Tube Staff Strike

London's transport network faces major disruption as RMT union members on the Docklands Light Railway and London Underground stage a 48-hour strike over pay and conditions, crippling key commuter routes.

CCTV shows Dezi Freeman's last moments before train death

Exclusive CCTV images reveal the last moments of 23-year-old Dezi Freeman before he was tragically struck by a train at a Surrey station. An inquest hears details of the 'perfect storm' that led to the devastating incident.

World's Largest Train Station Opens in China

Discover the mind-boggling scale of China's new Shenzhen North Railway Hub, a £2 billion behemoth that's five times larger than London's Waterloo and redefines modern travel with its colossal size and cutting-edge technology.

Lost Plans For London's Grand Central Terminal Revealed

Exclusive: Historic England unveils long-lost drawings by Percival and Parsons for a monumental London rail terminus that was never built, offering a glimpse into a radically different vision for the capital's transport hub.

World's Most Scenic Train Journey Costs Just £19

An adventurous tourist has uncovered the ultimate budget travel secret: experiencing Norway's world-famous Bergensbanen railway, hailed as one of the planet's most beautiful train journeys, for an unbelievable £19.

Vintage Train from Rome to Siena Through Tuscany

Discover la dolce vita aboard Italy's newest heritage railway. A beautifully restored 1930s train now offers a breathtaking day trip from Rome through the rolling hills of Tuscany to the medieval city of Siena.

Big Ben's Bongs Return After Five-Year Restoration

The famous chimes of Big Ben have triumphantly returned to the London skyline following an extensive five-year conservation project. The Elizabeth Tower's iconic bell marks a new era with its restored voice.

Lisbon Funicular Crash: One Dead in Tram Derailment

A popular Lisbon funicular train violently derails, resulting in one fatality and multiple critical injuries. Emergency services scramble in major rescue operation as investigation into the cause begins.

Lisbon's Historic Elevador da Glória Funicular Railway

Discover the iconic Elevador da Glória, one of Lisbon's beloved funicular railways. Explore its fascinating history, how it works, and why it remains a vital part of the city's transport and tourist landscape.

London's Japanese Garden House Up for Top Architecture Prize

A breathtaking London home, featuring an exquisite Japanese garden and a unique architectural design centred around the restoration of Big Ben, has been shortlisted for the UK's top architecture award, the Riba Stirling Prize.

North Korea Loses 2,000 Troops in Flood Catastrophe

Exclusive report reveals a catastrophic incident in North Korea where thousands of young troops perished during a rushed infrastructure project ordered by Kim Jong-un, highlighting the regime's brutal disregard for human life.

Noisy Roads & Flight Paths Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a direct link between long-term exposure to traffic, rail, and aircraft noise and a heightened risk of suffering a stroke. Discover the alarming findings and which areas pose the greatest threat to your health.

Shocking Moment Train Obliterates Car on Level Crossing

Dramatic video captures the terrifying moment a train smashes into a car stranded on a level crossing in the UK. The driver miraculously survived after a barrier came down on his vehicle, trapping him on the tracks.

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

Repair Shop's Most Emotional Fix Leaves Crew in Tears

An exclusive look inside the BBC's beloved 'The Repair Shop' reveals the incredibly moving story of a cherished toy's restoration, a process so powerful it moved the entire family and filming crew to tears, showcasing the show's profound emotional impact.

Network Rail fined £6.7m over Stonehaven derailment

Network Rail has been handed a £6.7 million fine for safety failures that led to the 2020 Stonehaven train derailment, which resulted in three fatalities. The sentencing at the High Court in Glasgow concludes a major legal case following the tragic accide

SNCF fined €1,000 after train noise distresses cat

France's state-owned railway company, SNCF, has been ordered to pay a €1,000 fine after a court ruled the noise from its trains in Brittany was unacceptable, following a unique complaint centred on a resident's distressed cat.

Boy's Deadly Steam Train 'Game of Chicken' on Isle of Man

Shocking footage emerges of a young boy playing a deadly 'game of chicken' with a moving steam train on the Isle of Man. Police have launched an urgent investigation into the reckless incident that has horrified locals and railway enthusiasts.

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