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Stourbridge rail workers strike as Chiltern service cancelled today: Strike action has brought Chiltern Railways services to a halt in Stourbridge.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/26646331.stourbridge-rail-workers-strike-chiltern-service-cancelled-today/
Chiltern Railways launches UK-first smart gates in Wycombe: New smart gates at High Wycombe station make the Buckinghamshire transport hub the first in the UK ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26627361.chiltern-railways-launches-uk-first-smart-gates-wycombe/
Why there is no direct trains to London from Stourbridge on Saturday: No trains will run on a key route on Saturday this weekend due to strike action.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/26634751.no-direct-trains-london-stourbridge-saturday/
Chiltern trains disrupted by industrial action today: Passengers are being warned to expect disruption to rail services due to industrial action.
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26625465.chiltern-trains-disrupted-industrial-action-today/
Stratford Observer Oct 09
Chiltern Railways announces timetable changes ahead of weekend strike action: Rail bosses say over 93 per cent of services will run as usual on both Saturdays ...
stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/chiltern-railways-announces-timetable-changes-ahead-of-weekend-strike-action-64827/
Chiltern Railways strike to disrupt West Midlands services: Chiltern Railways services in the West Midlands are set to face disruption due to planned ...
birmingham-now.co.uk/news/26616430.chiltern-railways-strike-disrupt-west-midlands-services/
Train operator Chiltern Railways moves into public ownership: Chiltern Railways has moved into public ownership.
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26567436.train-operator-chiltern-railways-moves-public-ownership/
£7bn East West Rail strike action 'wasting taxpayers money': Oxford residents have accused the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) of "wasting ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26608952.7bn-east-west-rail-strike-action-wasting-taxpayers-money/
'Strike will not affect most Banbury services', says rail company: Most of Chiltern Railways’ trains will not be affected by strike action this Saturday ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/strike-will-not-affect-most-banbury-services-says-rail-company-9268235
£7bn East West Rail strike action branded an 'absolute disgrace': An East West Rail action group has branded the announcement of strike action as an ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26595902.7bn-east-west-rail-strike-action-branded-absolute-disgrace/
Chiltern Railways issues statement as £7bn East West Rail strikes loom: Chiltern Railways have issued a statement after rail workers are set to strike over the ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26598145.chiltern-railways-issues-statement-7bn-east-west-rail-strikes-loom/
Rail staff set for strikes over £7bn East West Rail row: Railway workers are set to stage two 24-hour strikes in a dispute over driver-only operation on the ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26594133.rail-staff-set-strikes-7bn-east-west-rail-row/
UK train operator nationalised by government after 30 years of privatisation: Chiltern Railways was privatised in 1996, but is now a public company once more
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/chiltern-railways-public-company-labour-b3053365.html
Secretary of State ‘unable to commit’ to opening date for East West Rail line between Oxford and Bletchley
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/secretary-of-state-unable-to-commit-to-opening-date-for-east-west-rail-line-between-oxford-and-bletchley-9141699
Rail company serving London latest to be nationalised by Government : Chiltern Railways is the latest rail company now under the Great British Railways ...
standard.co.uk/news/transport/chiltern-railways-nationalised-london-trains-b1297671.html
BBC Sep 20
Chiltern Railways renationalised after 30 years as private company: It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c68xk701d975o
Chiltern Railways enters public ownership in Labour nationalisation push: Operator that runs services between London Marylebone and Birmingham is sixth to be ...
theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/20/chiltern-railways-enters-public-ownership-labour-nationalisation
Demonstration planned as East West Rail row continues delaying Milton Keynes to Oxford launch
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/transport/demonstration-planned-as-east-west-rail-row-continues-delaying-milton-keynes-to-oxford-launch-9090542
More trains to run between London and Birmingham as Chiltern Railways brought under public control
mylondon.news/news/transport/more-trains-run-between-london-34636893
Make Your Day Sep 14
Rail passengers can use other operators after cancellations: Rail passengers across the North East will soon find it easier to complete their journeys when ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26546955.rail-passengers-can-use-operators-cancellations/
Chiltern Railways weekend trains cancelled between Bicester and London: Chiltern Railways will not be running any trains from Bicester North or Bicester Village ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26534309.chiltern-railways-weekend-trains-cancelled-bicester-london/
New setback for Milton Keynes to Oxford train line as rail union ballots for strike action
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/new-setback-for-milton-keynes-to-oxford-train-line-as-rail-union-ballots-for-strike-action-8953033
£7bn East West Rail strikes before trains run labelled 'frustrating': The co-founder of East West Rail Action Group has called the possible strike action over ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26522236.7bn-east-west-rail-strikes-trains-run-labelled-frustrating/
Calls grow for £7bn EWR line to stop at UK Universal Theme Park: There are growing calls for more train services to stop at Universal's planned UK theme ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26518559.calls-grow-7bn-ewr-line-stop-uk-universal-theme-park/
Calls grow for £7bn EWR line to stop at UK Universal Theme Park: There are growing calls for more train services to run directly to Universal's planned UK ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26518559.calls-grow-7bn-ewr-line-stop-uk-universal-theme-park/
Train disruption in Oxford as a 'fewer trains able to run': Passengers are facing disruption on Chiltern Railway services between Oxford Railway Station and ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26515085.train-disruption-oxford-fewer-trains-able-run/
Chiltern Railways trains cancelled or delayed due to issue: There is disruption on Oxfordshire Chiltern Railway services due a 'safety inspection' of ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26468845.chiltern-railways-trains-cancelled-delayed-due-issue/
All the Oxford trains cancelled due to severe weather this evening: Train passengers have been told to only travel if necessary by some operators on Thursday as ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26461840.oxford-trains-cancelled-due-severe-weather-evening/
Stratford Observer Aug 12
Rail passengers urged to only travel if necassary as heatwave hits network: RAIL PASSENGERS are being urged to travel only if essential today (Thursday) as ...
stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/rail-passengers-urged-to-only-travel-if-necassary-as-heatwave-hits-network-63567/
Anger over potential strike action for £7bn East West Rail: A dispute that halted the much-anticipated introduction of new trains to Milton Keynes could lead to ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26451431.anger-potential-strike-action-7bn-east-west-rail/
Possible strike action over £7bn East West Rail row: An end was in sight for a dispute that halted the much-anticipated introduction of new trains to Milton ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26446541.possible-strike-action-7bn-east-west-rail-row/
Exclusive: Major hitch could stall opening of Oxford to Milton Keynes train line even further
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/exclusive-major-hitch-could-stall-opening-of-oxford-to-milton-keynes-train-line-even-further-8840283
Train line BLOCKED and delays amid emergency incident: A key train line to and from an Oxfordshire rail station is blocked due to an emergency incident.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26430157.train-lines-blocked-hours-amid-emergency-incident/
Jude Bellingham honoured with Birmingham station name change fans 'absolutely love'
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/jude-bellingham-honoured-birmingham-station-34294123
New gallery celebrating local memories to be created at King's Sutton Station: A new art project celebrating local memories will be created at King’s Sutton ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/new-gallery-celebrating-local-memories-to-be-created-at-kings-sutton-station-8792761
Anyone using Birmingham Moor Street station this weekend issued a warning: Solihull and Dorridge are expected to be particularly busy as well
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/anyone-using-birmingham-moor-street-34264186
Chiltern Railways disruption warning amid heat and strikes: Chiltern Railways passengers are likely to face disruption this weekend.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26266615.chiltern-railways-disruption-warning-amid-heat-strikes/
Major UK train disruption as trespassers break onto tracks: There are major UK train disruptions as trespassers have broken onto the tracks in Oxford.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26235465.major-uk-train-disruption-trespassers-break-onto-tracks/
Train passengers advised to avoid travelling during heatwave: Chiltern Railways and Great Wester Railways passengers warned to avoid travelling or only travel if ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26217772.train-passengers-advised-avoid-travelling-heatwave/
Key FactsEurope Faces Deadly and Intense Heatwave Crisis
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Forty-nine French mainland departments are under red alert, up from 35 earlier in the weekend.
- Two young children were found dead in a car, with heatwave conditions considered a leading cause.
- Heat-related deaths occurred in the Gironde region where temperatures surpassed 40°C in June.
- France and Belgium limited rail services to prevent heat-induced breakdowns during peak hours.
The causes of death are yet to be determined, but the heatwave is the leading line of inquiry.— Hélène Mourges, the prosecutor in the town of Carpentras, said.
Train lines BLOCKED and delays amid incident towards London: Train lines are blocked with delays amid an incident towards London.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26225473.train-lines-blocked-delays-amid-incident-towards-london/
Oxfordshire train disruption extended to Friday in heatwave: Chiltern Railways has asked passengers not travel until the weekend unless absolutely necessary as ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26223788.oxfordshire-train-disruption-extended-friday-heatwave/
Uni students design Harry Styles vests for railway workers: West Herts College students in Watford designed unique Harry Styles-themed high-visibility vests for ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26200177.uni-students-design-harry-styles-vests-railway-workers/
Railways warning as Oxford trains delayed after incident: Chiltern Railways has released a warning as trains between Oxford and Oxford Parkway stations are ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26199141.railways-warning-oxford-trains-delayed-incident/
East West Rail trains delayed with no start date in sight: East West Rail consultation closes June 9 as no start date is confirmed for Oxford–Milton Keynes ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26158114.east-west-rail-trains-delayed-no-start-date-sight/
Chiltern Railways confirm cause of earlier Beaconsfield rail delays: Chiltern Railways have confirmed the cause of the earlier delays after a train hit an ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26156859.chiltern-railways-confirm-cause-earlier-beaconsfield-rail-delays/
Oxford train delays due to trespassers on the tracks: Trespassers on the tracks have caused massive disruption to Chiltern Railway train services between Oxford ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26141145.oxford-train-delays-due-trespassers-tracks/
High Wycombe train delay reports after trespassers spotted on line: Train journeys were delayed at High Wycombe due to trespassers on the railway line.
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26102956.high-wycombe-train-delay-reports-trespassers-spotted-line/
‘People can see it – but can’t use it’: mystery of completed East-West Rail line that has no passenger trains
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/02/east-west-rail-oxford-milton-keynes-chiltern-railways-delays
Bank holiday Chiltern Railways services with no trains running: Passengers are being advised to check their journeys ahead of planned rail disruption this bank ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26064096.bank-holiday-chiltern-railways-services-no-trains-running/
Bucks passengers facing delays due to broken down train: Passengers in South Buckinghamshire are facing train delays after a train broke down
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26062354.bucks-passengers-facing-delays-due-broken-train/
Chiltern Railways trains delayed as Oxford line blocked: Trains are delayed to Oxford and Banbury railway stations this morning, as Chiltern Railways services ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26062134.chiltern-railways-trains-delayed-oxford-line-blocked/
Chiltern Railways- Delays affect High Wycombe to London line: Chiltern Railways disruption: Broken-down train between Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield causes ...
london-now.co.uk/news/26062051.chiltern-railways--delays-affect-high-wycombe-london-line/
Chiltern Railways warning as all London Marylebone lines blocked: Passengers have been warned after all train lines to and from a London station have been ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26022491.passengers-warned-trains-cancelled-lines-blocked/
Chiltern Railways delays amid Beaconsfield bridge damage: A bridge being damaged at Beaconsfield means that all Chiltern Railway lines are closed.
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26017463.chiltern-railways-delays-amid-beaconsfield-bridge-damage/
Petition calls for progress on Oxford to Cambridge trainline: A petition has been launched calling for the Government to intervene on delays to the reopening of ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26002498.petition-calls-progress-oxford-cambridge-trainline/
All change from Banbury as London Marylebone closes to all Chiltern services this weekend
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/all-change-from-banbury-as-london-marylebone-closes-to-all-chiltern-services-this-weekend-5625336
Oxford Parkway station garden created by SEND students: SEND students are helping to create a new garden at a railway station through a hands-on learning project
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25924287.oxford-parkway-station-garden-created-send-students/
Stratford Observer Mar 10
Check before travel to London this weekend: "I want to thank them for their patience during these works which are crucial for the future reliability of the ...
stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/check-before-travel-to-london-this-weekend-60631/
Trains delayed after major incident at Princes Risborough: Major rail disruption between London Marylebone and Princes Risborough as Chiltern Railways services ...
london-now.co.uk/news/25918572.trains-delayed-major-incident-princes-risborough/
Railway enthusiasts flock to Banbury to watch as 50-year-old train sets off on farewell journey
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/transport/railway-enthusiasts-flock-to-banbury-to-watch-as-50-year-old-train-sets-off-on-farewell-journey-5609409
Major disruption for Chiltern Railway passengers to London: Major disruption at London Marylebone as signalling fault halts Chiltern Railways trains ...
london-now.co.uk/news/25909367.major-disruption-chiltern-railway-passengers-london/
Trains from Oxford to Marylebone to be cancelled for weekend: Chiltern Railways has announced the train line to London Marylebone will be fully closed for a ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25908594.trains-oxford-marylebone-cancelled-weekend/
'Noisy neighbour' Chiltern Railways under fire for plans: Chiltern Railways is under fire for being a "noisy neighbour" at the Bicester North train ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25900440.noisy-neighbour-chiltern-railways-fire-bicester/
New train ticket rule from April 1 in crackdown on rail fare dodgers: Changes to train ticket rules will be rolled out next month in a bid to stop fare dodgers.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-train-ticket-rule-april-33519225
Bicester North station car park to reopen in 'coming months': Demolition on section of the partially closed Bicester North car park is underway overnight for the ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25865710.bicester-north-station-car-park-reopen-coming-months/
Chiltern Railways delay warning amid London Underground works: Train passengers in Buckinghamshire have been warned of closures as work in carried out on the ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/25855543.chiltern-railways-delay-warning-amid-london-underground-works/
'Why are there STILL no trains on our new billion pound Milton Keynes to Oxford line?' demand campaigners
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/why-are-there-still-no-trains-on-our-new-billion-pound-milton-keynes-to-oxford-line-demand-campaigners-5524897
New pick-up and drop-off points created at Banbury railway station following campaign by local MP and councillors
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/new-pick-up-and-drop-off-points-created-at-banbury-railway-station-following-campaign-by-local-mp-and-councillors-5474275
Chiltern railways new train line for Oxfordshire travellers: Chiltern Railways this week introduced the first of its newest trains into service for customers ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25800058.chiltern-railways-new-train-line-oxfordshire-travellers/
Storm Goretti: Banbury passengers warned of significantly reduced rail service due to weather on Friday
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/storm-goretti-banbury-passengers-warned-of-significantly-reduced-rail-service-due-to-weather-on-friday-5468488
Modern trains 'can't open coach doors separately' - angry Banburyshire village commuters told
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/modern-trains-cant-open-coach-doors-separately-angry-banburyshire-village-commuters-told-5457408
Barrister Steven Barrett 'dragged' from Marylebone Station: A former Buckinghamshire councillor who boasts a very popular online following has stated he was ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/25728138.barrister-steven-barrett-dragged-marylebone-station/
Councillor invites Oxfordshire highways chief to Banbury railway station to view 'chaotic and inconvenient' upgrades
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/councillor-invites-oxfordshire-highways-chief-to-banbury-railway-station-to-view-chaotic-and-inconvenient-upgrades-5440393
Contactless rail travel expanded to more Bucks stations: Contactless payments have now been expanded to cover more rail journeys
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/25703662.contactless-rail-travel-expanded-bucks-stations/
Chiltern Railways farewell event for Mark III coaches: A train operator is bidding farewell to a beloved part of Britain’s railway history with a special one-off ...
bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/25704708.chiltern-railways-farewell-event-mark-iii-coaches/
Banburyshire village fights plan to axe their only direct commuter train to London
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/transport/banburyshire-village-fights-plan-to-axe-their-only-direct-commuter-train-to-london-5428778
Last chance to ride Mark III with Chiltern Railways: A CHARITY farewell event will mark the end of an era for an iconic train fleet
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25693090.last-chance-ride-mark-iii-chiltern-railways/
Oxford to Milton Keynes trains delayed by 'dispute': Rail campaigners have highlighted an ongoing delays to a new service linking Oxford and Milton Keynes.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25687526.oxford-milton-keynes-trains-delayed-dispute/