Public Transport Heroes Keep England Moving During Crisis
Transport staff across England's airports, railways and buses are hailed as heroes for keeping services running during the recent crisis.
Category : Transport
Boost for holidaymakers as more trains to Europe confirmed
New operators plan Channel Tunnel services by 2030, with high-speed trains from London to Europe potentially departing every 15 minutes as daily services more than double.
Man dies after train hits van at Lancashire level crossing
A man has died after a passenger train struck a van at a level crossing in Burscough, Lancashire. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
Cyprus ferry capsizes with 270 on board en route to Turkey
A ferry carrying 270 people capsized off Kyrenia, Cyprus, shortly after departing for Turkey. Rescue operations are underway with coastguard boats and a helicopter deployed.
Neasden fire: Third day of Tube disruption after Wembley blaze
Tube services face a third day of disruption after a major fire near Wembley Stadium. The Metropolitan and Jubilee lines are affected, with Neasden station closed.
Older drivers over 70 could face four tests to keep licence
Drivers over 70 may need four mandatory checks to keep their licence, including visual acuity and peripheral vision tests, under DfT plans.
Scotland's 'most unique' bike route in forest feels like Harry Potter
A water taxi takes cyclists across Loch Ken to explore Raiders Road forest tracks in Dumfries and Galloway, dubbed Scotland's most unique bike hire.
London St Pancras Bank Holiday strikes to cause major disruption
East Midlands Railway will run a significantly reduced service from London St Pancras over the Bank Holiday due to RMT strikes over the safety of Class 810 'Aurora' trains.
Regent Centre Metro canopy removed in renewal milestone
Tyne and Wear Metro workers have fully removed the canopy at Regent Centre station as part of a £7.94m renewal project, with before-and-after photos showing the progress.
Man dies as train hits van on Lancashire level crossing
A man has died after a van was hit by a train in Burscough, West Lancashire. Two train passengers were injured in the collision.
Essex train derailed at 77mph after driver reported 'kink'
A Greater Anglia train derailed in Essex at 77mph after the driver reported seeing a 'kink' in the track, with no injuries reported among 62 passengers.
Burscough train crash: Emergency response after vehicle collision
A major emergency response is under way after a Northern train hit a vehicle near Martin Lane in Burscough, West Lancashire, blocking all lines between Wigan Wallgate and Southport.
Train hits vehicle in Burscough near Liverpool - live
Emergency services have surrounded a Northern train in Burscough, West Lancashire, after reports it hit a vehicle, blocking all lines between Wigan Wallgate and Southport.
Major incident declared after train hits vehicle in Burscough
A major incident has been declared in Burscough, West Lancashire, after a train reportedly collided with a vehicle. Emergency services, including ambulances and a fire engine, are at the scene.
Train hits vehicle in Burscough, lines blocked
Emergency services respond after a train hit a vehicle near Martin Lane in Burscough, West Lancashire. Northern says all lines between Wigan Wallgate and Southport are blocked, with ticket restrictions lifted.
Major Incident as Train Hits Vehicle in Burscough
A major incident has been declared in Burscough after reports a train hit a vehicle. Emergency services are at the scene near Martin Lane.
Felling Bypass lane closures confirmed by Gateshead Council
Gateshead Council has announced lane closures on the Felling Bypass and A184 Askew Road on four dates in August and September, with work scheduled from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
Passport Rule for Brits Travelling to Ireland by Ferry
From September 28, Brits travelling by ferry to Ireland must carry a valid passport, ending 100 years of passport-free travel under the Common Travel Area.
HS2 slides 3,726-tonne M6 South Viaduct over motorway
HS2 has successfully slid a 3,726-tonne viaduct section over the M6 near Birmingham, reopening the road ahead of schedule.
New Sleeper Train Linking 4 EU Countries to Launch in 2028
A new sleeper service will connect Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden from April 2028, with stops including Brussels, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Malmö.
US Swimmer Drowning Deaths Rise During Heatwave
At least 11 people drowned in US swimming spots during the recent heatwave, with officials urging caution in open water.
Watford vs West Ham: TV, live stream, kick-off time and team news
Watford host West Ham in the Championship on Saturday, August 29 at 3pm BST, but the match will not be shown on UK TV due to the broadcasting blackout.
Royal Mail bank holiday postcodes and disruption list
Royal Mail will suspend deliveries and collections across most of the UK on Monday, August 31, for the Summer Bank Holiday, with some Scottish postcodes unaffected.
Liverpool e-scooter warning after almost 50 collisions
Liverpool Council and Merseyside Police warn e-scooter users to follow the law after 49 collisions in Merseyside in 2024. Privately owned scooters remain illegal on public roads.
Bank Holiday Train Chaos: Full List of Impacted Stations
Train strikes will cause disruption over the bank holiday weekend, with a significantly reduced timetable to and from London on Sunday and Monday. Here is the full list of affected stations.
Princes Street reopens in Edinburgh after major fire
Princes Street in Edinburgh has fully reopened to traffic after a fire at a historic building, with trams and buses resuming normal routes.
UK roads set for worst August Bank Holiday traffic: full list
The M25, M5 and M1 are set for the heaviest traffic this August Bank Holiday weekend, with 20 million leisure trips expected. The RAC predicts a 'frantic Friday' with 4.1 million journeys.
Best country walks near Greater Manchester ending at a pub
Discover the best country walks near Greater Manchester, from canal towpaths to Peak District rambles, all ending at a welcoming pub.
M6 Thelwall Viaduct repairs: 40mph limit for 180,000 drivers
Repair work on the Thelwall Viaduct will cut the speed limit to 40mph, affecting around 180,000 motorists daily as £27m joint replacements begin.
EMR: essential journeys only on Bank Holiday
East Midlands Railway warns of significant disruption on August Bank Holiday weekend due to strikes and engineering works, urging essential travel only.
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