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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.

Cows invade Neath station platform, halting trains

Commuters faced extraordinary delays after a herd of cows staged an unexpected platform invasion at Neath railway station, bringing Great Western Railway services to a complete standstill during morning rush hour.

University strike threat over pay could lock students out

British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.

France paralysed by mass strikes over economic reforms

France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.

Ukrainian grandmother detained by FSB on bomb plot charges

Exclusive: A 70-year-old Ukrainian grandmother faces life imprisonment after being arrested by the FSB, accused of plotting to bomb a Russian railway. Her family insists she is an innocent pensioner caught in a geopolitical conflict.

Gatwick Airport Braces for 8 Days of Strike Action

Gatwick Airport is set for major disruption this autumn as over 100 workers announce eight days of strikes in a dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening travel plans for thousands of passengers.

Hiking South Korea's 'Haunted' Abandoned Railway

A solo traveller's chilling account of hiking the deserted Okcheon Rail Park in South Korea, a journey through decaying tunnels and overgrown tracks shrouded in local ghost stories.

UK Train Chaos: Worst Delays Exposed in New Data

Exclusive data analysis uncovers the UK's worst train operators for delays, with some services arriving late nearly 50% of the time. Discover which routes are most affected and how it impacts commuters.

Deaf British tourists killed by train in Portugal

Two deaf friends from Britain died instantly after being struck by an oncoming train while walking along tracks in Portugal. The tragic accident occurred as they were unable to hear warning horns.

Ukraine's Railway Sabotage Cripples Russian Supply Lines

Exclusive briefing: Ukrainian special forces and partisans are systematically dismantling Russia's military supply lines through targeted strikes on key railway infrastructure, causing chaos and delays for Moscow's troops.

Travel Chaos for Brits as Spanish Airport Strikes Ground Flights

British holidaymakers face severe travel disruption as indefinite strikes by security staff at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) cause flight cancellations and massive delays. The industrial action, demanding higher pay, is set to cause chaos throughout Oct

Russian Train Explodes in Suspected Sabotage, 4 Dead

Exclusive video shows the moment a Russian freight train violently derails and explodes in a fireball, killing four, in what security sources believe is the latest coordinated sabotage attack on the country's critical infrastructure.

Archewell's Ukraine Aid Claim Sparks Controversy

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charitable organisation faces scrutiny after a Ukrainian official's claim of unacknowledged aid, raising questions about UK rail's commemorative gesture.

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

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