First New Oxfordshire Railway Station in 100 Years Opens
Oxfordshire welcomes its first new railway station in over 100 years at Worcestershire Parkway, promising enhanced connectivity and economic growth for the region.
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Cornwall's Magical Model Village Seeks New Owner
Discover the magical business opportunity in Cornwall as the beloved Mevagissey Model Village goes up for sale, offering buyers a chance to own a piece of British tourism history with its stunning miniature landscapes and loyal visitor following.
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.
Secret Gothic Castle Hidden In UK Woodland
Discover the enchanting story behind a miniature Gothic castle mysteriously appearing in Scottish woodland, capturing imaginations and drawing visitors to this magical hidden gem.
£520,000 Picasso miniature vanishes before London exhibition
A multi-million pound Picasso masterpiece measuring just 7.9cm has mysteriously disappeared during transport to a prestigious London exhibition, leaving art experts and authorities baffled.
Britain's Shortest Railway: The Stourbridge Shuttle Story
Discover how Britain's shortest railway line - the Stourbridge Town branch - defied closure threats to become a beloved community lifeline and transport marvel.
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.
400+ Sausage Dogs Take Over Weston-super-Mare Beach
Weston-super-Mare's sandy shores were transformed into a sea of wagging tails as over 400 sausage dogs gathered for the UK's biggest dachshund beach day, raising vital funds for breed rescues.
Bristol's first new train station in 100+ years opens
Portway Park & Ride station becomes Bristol's first new train stop in 100+ years, promising faster commutes and reduced city centre traffic
King Charles and Queen Camilla immortalised in LEGO form
The monarchs received miniature LEGO replicas of themselves during a walkabout in Scotland, creating a charming moment that delighted royal watchers and LEGO enthusiasts alike.
The Railway That Revolutionised British Travel
Discover how the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, opened in 1830, revolutionised transport and created the blueprint for modern rail travel that we know today.
Man pushed onto tracks at Worcester Park Station
British Transport Police launch urgent appeal after man violently shoved onto railway tracks at Worcester Park Station in terrifying late-night incident. Witnesses sought.
Bradford Artist Nominated for Prestigious Turner Prize
Johanna Whittle, a talented artist from Bradford, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Turner Prize. Her intricate miniature paintings exploring memory and place will be showcased in a major exhibition at Tate Britain this autumn.
West Coast Railways wins Settle-Carlisle line contract
West Coast Railways triumphs in bid to operate the iconic Settle-Carlisle railway line, ensuring the future of this scenic route through the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbrian fells.
Colchester's Roundabout Miniature Railway: UK's Quirkiest Attraction
An ordinary Essex town is home to an extraordinary roundabout featuring a unique miniature railway that has captivated locals and visitors for decades. Discover the story behind Colchester's quirky traffic island attraction.
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.
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.
Driver's 'stupid mistake' leaves ute stranded on train tracks
A Queensland driver's disastrous shortcut attempt ended with his ute stranded on active railway tracks, prompting a dramatic rescue and a stern warning from authorities.
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.
Major Disruption Hits London's DLR & South Western Railway
Major travel disruption hit London commuters as a points failure crippled the Docklands Light Railway and a separate signal problem caused severe delays on South Western Railway services.
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: DLR & Tube Staff Strike
London's transport network faces major disruption as RMT union members on the Docklands Light Railway and London Underground stage a 48-hour strike over pay and conditions, crippling key commuter routes.
1940s Railway Carriage Transformed into Boutique Cinema
Discover the magical story behind 'The Sidings', a Swindon-based cinema meticulously crafted from a historic railway carriage, offering a nostalgic movie experience like no other in the UK.
Princess Margaret's 1963 visit inspired a secret luxury train
The remarkable story of how a royal visit by Princess Margaret to a Swindon railway works led to the creation of a unique, luxurious carriage that became a British Rail legend.
CCTV shows Dezi Freeman's last moments before train death
Exclusive CCTV images reveal the last moments of 23-year-old Dezi Freeman before he was tragically struck by a train at a Surrey station. An inquest hears details of the 'perfect storm' that led to the devastating incident.
World's Largest Train Station Opens in China
Discover the mind-boggling scale of China's new Shenzhen North Railway Hub, a £2 billion behemoth that's five times larger than London's Waterloo and redefines modern travel with its colossal size and cutting-edge technology.
Lost 1870s blueprints reveal London's ghost Grand Central station
Exclusive: Unearthed 19th-century architectural plans by Perceval Parsons expose the colossal rail terminus that was never built, a forgotten rival to London's St Pancras.
Lost Plans For London's Grand Central Terminal Revealed
Exclusive: Historic England unveils long-lost drawings by Percival and Parsons for a monumental London rail terminus that was never built, offering a glimpse into a radically different vision for the capital's transport hub.
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