Lumo Scraps London-Glasgow Train Service
Budget rail operator Lumo is scrapping its direct London King's Cross to Glasgow Central service from April 2025, citing commercial unviability and shifting travel patterns post-pandemic.
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1970s Glamour Train Returns for Luxury European Tours
A legendary 1970s luxury train, the Trans-Europ Express, is making a spectacular comeback. Discover how you can experience the golden age of rail travel through Europe's most stunning landscapes in retro-futuristic style.
Lancaster's Vintage Radio Gets a Bluetooth Makeover
Discover how a classic Lancaster radio, ingeniously retrofitted with Bluetooth, is bridging decades of design and becoming a surprise hit, blending nostalgic aesthetics with cutting-edge wireless technology.
Heritage steam trains may return to Isle of Wight railways
Exclusive plans reveal heritage steam trains could make a triumphant return to the Isle of Wight, reviving nostalgic railway journeys across the beloved holiday island for the first time in decades.
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 As Tube Strike Sparks Driverless Trains Row
London grinds to a halt as 24-hour Tube strike cripples the capital. The walkout ignites a fierce political row over pay and the future of driverless trains on the London Underground.
East Coast Main Line Train Fares Slashed in Half
Passengers on the East Coast Main Line are set for huge savings as the new operator, LNER, introduces simplified and drastically cheaper 'Semi-Flex' fares, ending years of confusing pricing.
Game Boy's 35-Year-Old Hidden Message Discovered
Gamers are only just discovering a clever hidden message buried within the original Game Boy's 'Link Cable' error screen, 35 years after the iconic handheld's release.
Direct Rome to Siena Train Route Launches
A new direct train service now connects Rome and the heart of Tuscany, Siena, offering a faster, scenic route and boosting tourism in the iconic region.
Sydney Train Chaos: T4 Line Halts for Urgent Repairs
Commuters on Sydney's T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line face major disruptions and lengthy delays after urgent track repairs between Martin Place and Edgecliff brought services to a standstill during the evening rush.
Celia Imrie's Two-Hour Train Stand From London
Actress Celia Imrie endures a gruelling two-and-a-half-hour train stand from London to Somerset, sparking outrage over UK rail conditions. Exclusive details from Richard Eden's diary.
New contactless rail ticket tech to end passenger queues
A revolutionary 'tap-in, tap-out' rail payment system, using cutting-edge bank card technology, is being rolled out across Britain, promising to put an end to lengthy ticket queues and confusing fare rules for passengers.
GPS & Contactless Train Tickets Trial to Revolutionise UK Rail
UK railways are on the cusp of a major revolution. A new trial combines contactless pay-as-you-go technology with GPS tracking, promising to make paper tickets and fixed fares a thing of the past. Discover how your future train travel will be smoother, sm
Mother's Vintage MS Jacket Revival For Daughter
A heartwarming story of sartorial nostalgia as a mother rediscovers her favourite childhood jacket, a vintage MS gem, to create a timeless fashion bond with her own daughter.
Discover Britain's Most Scenic Coastal Train Day Trips
Escape the everyday with Britain's most breathtaking coastal rail adventures. From Cornwall's rugged cliffs to Scotland's dramatic shores, discover hidden gems and iconic seaside towns perfect for your next day trip.
Law student fined £12k for elaborate train fare dodging scheme
A University of Law student from Clapham Junction faces a staggering £12,000 court bill after being caught in a sophisticated fare evasion scheme. Discover how ticket inspectors uncovered this elaborate fraud.
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
Major Signal Fault Sparks Sydney Train Chaos During Rush Hour
A major signal failure at a key Sydney hub caused widespread disruption during Monday's morning rush hour, with significant delays and cancellations affecting thousands of commuters across the metropolitan network.
Amtrak's New High-Speed Acela Trains Revealed for 2024
Amtrak is set to transform travel on the US East Coast with its new fleet of Next-Gen Acela high-speed trains, promising faster, smoother, and more sustainable journeys between Washington and Boston from 2024.
Hull Trains Strike: Drivers Walk Out Over Safety
Hull Trains drivers, represented by ASLEF, are striking over serious safety concerns, causing major disruptions to services between Hull and London. The union alleges management failures jeopardise passenger and crew safety.
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.
Shinobi Art of Vengeance Mobile Game Review
Our in-depth review of Shinobi Art of Vengeance, the slick new mobile action game from SEGA. Discover whether this ninja homage recaptures the magic of the classic franchise or falls short of its potential.
Retro Sweets Return to UK Supermarkets After 30 Years
British sweet lovers are in for a delightful surprise as iconic retro treats, discontinued for nearly three decades, make a sensational return to UK shelves. Discover the catch behind their comeback and where to find these nostalgic gems.
Abidjan's Gen Z Fuels Y2K & Vinyl Nostalgia Boom
Discover how Abidjan's youth are driving a surprising cultural renaissance, blending 90s and early 2000s nostalgia with contemporary African style through vinyl records, vintage gaming, and Y2K fashion.
Europe's Sleeper Train Revolution: New Routes from Key Hubs
Discover how a network of new overnight rail routes is transforming European travel, connecting major hubs like London, Amsterdam, and Berlin for a sustainable and romantic journey.
Amtrak and NASA forge revolutionary rail partnership
Amtrak and NASA join forces in a groundbreaking collaboration to develop high-tech, safer, and more efficient trains, signalling a new era for rail transport in the US with potential global implications.
Europe's Night Train Renaissance: Sleeper Services Revived
Discover how Europe's iconic night trains are making a triumphant comeback, offering sustainable luxury and reviving the golden age of rail travel across the continent.
ScotRail Scraps Peak Fares in Groundbreaking Trial
ScotRail has launched a groundbreaking six-month pilot, eliminating peak-time rail fares across Scotland in a bold move to boost off-peak travel and ease the cost-of-living burden for commuters.
Lucy Mangan's Take on the Fantasy of a Perfect Train Journey
Join columnist Lucy Mangan as she dissects the elusive fantasy of a flawless British train journey, from silent carriages to the scourge of mobile phone loudspeakers, in her weekly digested roundup.
European train travel costs 26 times more than flying
A new investigation exposes the staggering price gap between rail and air travel on key European routes, with eco-conscious passengers paying a massive premium for taking the train.
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