U-turn: Manchester-London 'ghost train' to carry passengers
The Office of Rail and Road reverses its decision to run a key Manchester to London Euston service without passengers following outcry. Read the full story.
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U-turn: Manchester-London 'ghost train' to carry passengers
A controversial decision to run a key Manchester to London express as an empty 'ghost train' has been reversed. The 7am service will now carry passengers after intervention. Read the full story.
Family survives 20 hours on overturned boat off Florida
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
Four fishermen rescued after 24 hours at sea off Florida
Four fishermen, aged 18 to 90, were rescued by the US Coast Guard after their boat capsized and they spent nearly 24 hours lost at sea. Read the full story of their survival.
Thanksgiving Storm Chaos: 81.8 Million Travellers Affected
A massive coast-to-coast storm is wreaking havoc on Thanksgiving travel plans for millions across America. Discover which regions face the worst disruptions and how to stay safe.
English rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
Millions of UK rail passengers to save money as government confirms first fare freeze in three decades, part of the new Great British Railways plan.
Government freezes rail fares for first time in 30 years
The Government announces a historic rail fare freeze, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Part of plans for a publicly owned Great British Railways. Read the full details.
Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
The UK government confirms an unprecedented rail fare freeze, saving commuters on expensive routes over £300 annually. Part of a wider plan for a modernised, publicly-owned Great British Railways.
Trump proposes offshore drilling expansion in California, Florida
Trump administration announces first offshore drilling expansion in decades for California and Florida, facing bipartisan opposition over environmental risks. Read the full analysis.
Driver-Only Trains: UK Rail Debate Explained
Explore the complex debate over driver-only operated trains in the UK. Learn why unions oppose DOO, its safety record, and how it affects millions of passengers daily.
Driver-only trains debate divides UK railways
Explore the complex debate around driver-only operation trains in the UK. Learn why unions oppose DOO while operators defend its safety record. Discover how this affects millions of passengers daily.
New Oxford-Milton Keynes Rail Line Delayed Until 2026
A key East West Rail link between Oxford and Milton Keynes faces a 2026 delay due to a 'driver-only operation' dispute with the RMT union, which warns of industrial action. Discover the implications.
Search for missing UK navy crew off Irish coast
A major search operation is underway off Ireland's north-west coast for a missing UK navy crew member. Multiple agencies are involved in the effort. Follow for live updates.
15,528 violent crimes on UK railways last year
Damning figures reveal nearly 16,000 violent crimes occurred on trains or at stations, with 40 attacks daily. Read the full investigation into Britain's railway safety crisis.
UK Navy Crew Member Missing Off Irish Coast
A huge search operation is underway off Ireland's north-west coast for a missing UK Navy crew member. Read the latest on this developing story.
Labour's £400m Rail Plan Could Hike Passenger Fares
Exclusive: A government impact assessment reveals Labour's rail renationalisation may cost over £400m, with passengers potentially facing higher fares to cover the bill.
New European Sleeper Train Connects Basel to Malmö
Discover how Swiss Federal Railways' new overnight service connecting Switzerland to Sweden is revolutionising European travel with comfortable beds and eco-friendly transport options.
Why UK trains don't have seat belts revealed
Discover the fascinating engineering and safety reasons behind why UK trains operate without seat belts, and why this actually makes rail travel safer than you might think.
GBR Reform: Cheaper Fares & Simpler Ticketing Ahead
Major rail reforms promise simplified ticketing and potential fare reductions as Great British Railways prepares to transform passenger experience across Britain.
Why Airport Security on UK Trains Is Impossible
Rail security experts reveal why implementing strict airport-style screening across Britain's vast train network would be impractical and fundamentally change our travel experience forever.
India Train Derailment: 5 Dead in Chhattisgarh Crash
A devastating train derailment in India's Chhattisgarh state has left at least five people dead and over 30 injured, with rescue operations continuing through the night.
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.
Major landslip causes West Coast Main Line travel chaos
Severe disruption hits one of Britain's busiest rail routes as emergency repairs continue following significant landslip in Cumbria, with passengers facing extended delays and replacement services.
Avanti West Coast Chaos: Major Rail Disruption
Passengers face severe delays and cancellations on key West Coast Main Line services between Scotland and England following overhead wire damage near Preston.
Putin's nuclear sub sails near US coast in NATO taunt
Vladimir Putin deploys cutting-edge nuclear submarine to Cuba in calculated show of force, bringing Russian military power alarmingly close to American shores amid escalating tensions.
Swinney slams Avanti's 'unacceptable' rail service
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney delivers blistering criticism of Avanti West Coast's poor service reliability and management failures during Glasgow visit, demanding immediate improvements for frustrated passengers.
Person hit by train causes major rail disruption
Emergency services respond to serious incident near Preston causing widespread cancellations and severe delays on Avanti West Coast routes with major impact on travel between Scotland and England.
Cumbria train derailment sparks major emergency response
Major incident declared after Avanti West Coast train derailment near Penrith causes significant travel chaos and emergency service mobilisation across Cumbria.
Hero train driver stops disaster after car crashes on tracks
A quick-thinking train driver's heroic actions averted potential disaster when a car crashed onto the tracks near Bicester, bringing high-speed services to an emergency stop just yards from impact.
Railway worker's miraculous escape from 100mph train
Exclusive: Railway worker reveals his heart-stopping near-death experience after being caught on the tracks as an express train approached at full speed. The miraculous survival story that will make you think twice about railway safety.
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