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Government to ban ticket touting for profit

The UK government is set to ban ticket reselling for profit in live events, capping prices at face value. This major move aims to protect sports and music fans from exploitative touts and bots.

Festive train dates to avoid revealed

New analysis reveals the busiest UK train days this Christmas. Discover which festive dates to avoid for a smoother journey and plan your travel now.

Coldplay, Dua Lipa demand cap on ticket tout prices

Coldplay and Dua Lipa are spearheading a campaign, backed by major artists and consumer groups, urging the government to implement a price cap on resold tickets to protect fans from being fleeced by online touts. Act now to support fair ticketing!

Damson Idris's nephew, 7, dies in Huntingdon train crash

Exclusive: Seven-year-old Junior Alexander, nephew of Snowfall actor Damson Idris, has been identified as the youngest victim of the devastating Huntingdon train collision that claimed multiple lives and left families shattered.

India train derailment kills 5, injures over 25

A major train derailment in India's Chhattisgarh state has left at least five passengers dead and over 25 injured, with rescue operations continuing through the night amid challenging conditions.

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.

Starmer investigated over train ticket dispute

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer finds himself at the centre of a British Transport Police investigation after allegedly failing to pay for his train ticket during a journey from London to Newcastle.

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.

UK fans fly abroad for cheaper concert tickets

Frustrated British music lovers are finding it cheaper to fly to European concerts than pay UK ticket prices, with fans sharing their cost-cutting strategies for seeing major artists.

Sudanese migrant who attacked station guards spared jail

A 30-year-old Sudanese migrant who launched a brutal assault on two security guards at a train station after being caught jumping barriers has walked free from court with a suspended sentence, sparking outrage.

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.

Porto smash major football ticket scalping network

Portuguese authorities have dismantled one of the largest ticket touting operations ever uncovered in European football, arresting 12 suspects in a major crackdown on illegal ticket reselling that targeted FC Porto matches.

Fare dodgers cost South Western Railway millions

Exclusive investigation reveals how fare evasion is creating a financial crisis for South Western Railway, with millions lost annually and honest passengers potentially facing higher fares as a result.

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.

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.

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.

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