Virgin Trains gets track access for Channel Tunnel routes from 2030
Virgin Trains has been granted track access for new services between London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, a step forward in its plans to rival Eurostar.
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Metrolink shuts Oldham to Rochdale trams for two weeks
No trams will run between Oldham and Rochdale for almost two weeks as Metrolink carries out £150m track renewal works, with a replacement bus service in place.
North East roadworks and closures: Full list for week beginning Aug 17
A round-up of roadworks and closures across the North East this week, including temporary traffic lights and full road closures in Newcastle, Gateshead, and more.
£1.7bn deal for new Paris-London train service by 2029
Italian rail operator FS Italiane Group orders 19 high-speed trains for a £1.7bn Paris-London route via the Channel Tunnel, launching in 2029, boosting UK-Europe rail links.
Lewes rail line closed for at least 10 more days after derailment
The railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath will stay closed for at least another ten days after a train derailment injured two passengers seriously. Recovery and repair work is underway.
Greater Manchester roadworks: Key routes with delays this week
Drivers in Greater Manchester face delays as roadworks continue across key routes, with closures and temporary lights on A-roads and B-roads in multiple boroughs this week.
Lewes rail line shut for 10 days after derailment
Network Rail says the Lewes to Haywards Heath line will stay closed for at least 10 more days after a Thursday derailment seriously injured two passengers.
Drivers Warned to Avoid Car Wash Brush During Hosepipe Ban
Motorists in UK hosepipe ban areas are told to 'steer clear' of jet wash brushes, which can carry grit and scratch paintwork, risking costly repairs.
Lewes railway closed at least ten more days after derailment
The railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath will remain closed for at least another ten days after a Southern train derailed near Lewes, seriously injuring two passengers.
Lewes derailment: Line closed for 10 more days
The Lewes to Haywards Heath line will stay closed for at least 10 days after a derailment injured two seriously, Network Rail and Southern Rail said.
Khan slams Heathrow runway plan after noise cut
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has criticised Heathrow Airport after proposed spending on noise reduction was cut from £241 million to £52 million, affecting around 6,500 homes.
Rail chaos: 'Do not travel' warning as wires hit King's Cross
Thousands face disruption after overhead wires broke between Peterborough and Stevenage, blocking part of the East Coast Main Line and causing mayhem at London King's Cross.
Free bus pass age rise in England hits 1960-born group in September
The free bus pass eligibility age in England rises with the State Pension age this September, delaying bus pass entitlement for those born between August 6 and September 5, 1960.
King's Cross train chaos as damaged overhead wires cause disruption
Several services to and from London King's Cross are cancelled or delayed after damage to overhead lines between Peterborough and Stevenage, with disruption expected until end of day.
State Pension age rise: September births face six-month delay
The State Pension age rise to 67 will delay payments for people born between September 6 and October 5, 1960, who will claim at 66 years and six months.
Tesco closed as fire sparks evacuation of 45 homes
A Tesco supermarket in Greenfield has been forced to close after a major fire at a nearby industrial site, with 45 homes evacuated as a precaution.
East Coast Main Line delays due to overrunning works
Rail services on the East Coast Main Line face delays between Newcastle and Darlington after engineering works overran, with disruption expected until 09:30.
M4 closures: Four nights of disruption for Wales drivers
Drivers face M4 disruption this week with closures at Coryton, Llangyfelach, Penllergaer, Grove Park and Malpas, plus a lengthy A4054 closure.
Russia 'upgrades' kamikaze drone to wreak more havoc on Ukraine
Russia is reportedly upgrading its BM-35 kamikaze drone with jet engines, enabling speeds over 217mph, to counter Ukrainian interceptors, according to a Ukrainian presidential adviser.
Trains blocked after person hit by train near Taunton
A person has been struck by a train between Bristol and Devon, south of Taunton, blocking all services and causing major disruption until at least 11pm.
£1.2bn Kazakhstan motorway to cut Europe-China journeys
Construction has begun on a £1.2bn motorway in Kazakhstan that will cut 1,000km off Europe-China freight routes, with completion expected by 2029.
UK bus firm CT4N ceases trading: services affected
CT4N, a bus company in the East Midlands, has ceased trading after nearly 50 years, making most of its 76 staff redundant. Here are the services affected.
Royal Mail delivery times: earliest and latest, pauses
Royal Mail delivers from 7am to 4.30pm, with parcels up to 6pm. No deliveries on Sundays or bank holidays, except some services.
Heathrow Flood Disrupts Passenger Access
Heathrow passengers face disruption after flooding restricts access to the airport, causing delays and cancellations.
Transport firm CT4N collapses, 76 staff redundant
Community Transport for Nottingham (CT4N) collapses, making most of its 76 staff redundant immediately. Nottingham City Transport replaces service 18, others under review.
Heathrow flooding: Burst main disrupts travel to terminals
Flooding at Heathrow Airport, caused by a burst main beneath a ring road, has forced road closures and disrupted travel to Terminals Two and Three, though flights are unaffected.
ScotRail cancels Glasgow line services this weekend
ScotRail has cancelled all services on the Cathcart Circle and lines to Newton and Neilston this weekend due to engineering works, urging passengers to plan ahead and use alternative transport.
M4 car fire closes exit slip road at junction 30
A car fire on the M4 eastbound has closed the exit slip road at junction 30 (Cardiff Gate), causing disruption for drivers on Saturday morning.
More Traffic Delays and Road Closures Across Liverpool
Roadworks and music festivals cause further delays and closures across Liverpool this weekend, including Salt and Tar and Cream's In The Park.
Metrolink Rochdale line shut for weekend upgrade works
Metrolink's Rochdale line is fully shut this weekend for £150m upgrade works, with no trams between Rochdale Town Centre and Manchester Victoria, plus a replacement bus service.
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