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What next for Britain’s broken railways?: After years of quiet renationalisation, reform of the network is desperately needed
ft.com/content/e2844ae9-dd66-45c3-a747-f84f10078c64
Harry Potter steam train operators ask for exemption from safety rules amid suspension
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/harry-potter-steam-train-operators-ask-for-exemption-from-safety-rules-amid-suspension
'Harry Potter Express' Jacobite steam train breaks down on first day of relaunch
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6433792/harry-potter-jacobite-express-breaks-down/
New type of train service could cut fares by 60% and end strikes: Millions of people across Britain will have access to new train services under rail industry ...
mylondon.news/news/transport/new-type-train-service-could-28995970
Back on track! 'Harry Potter' train operator conjures up central locking on doors
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6431396/harry-potter-train-jacobite-express-back-on-track/
‘Uncomfortable, unpleasant, unsafe’: How London’s Euston Station became hell on earth
independent.co.uk/life-style/euston-trains-station-delays-london-overcrowding-cancel-b2527730.html
Britain’s most reliable train operator award goes to Greater Anglia: Greater Anglia has been named as Britain's most dependable train operator ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24232215.britains-reliable-train-operator-award-goes-greater-anglia/
Worst performing train operator announced - local passengers won't be surprisedwww.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/worst-performing-train-operator-announced-28936069
Night trains to Sizewell set to rumble through east Suffolk: A new £2.6bn strategy has been unveiled by Network Rail, along with plans to send freight trains to ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24229281.night-trains-sizewell-set-rumble-east-suffolk/
Half of motorways and major roads strewn with litter: Almost half of all motorways and major A-roads are covered in “unacceptable” amounts of litter. Only 53 ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/half-of-motorways-and-major-roads-strewn-with-litter-lngbxtfnb
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Harry Potter Jacobite steam train suspension could cost £50m in ‘lost value’: The Jacobite steam train service which runs over the Glenfinnan Viaduct is a ...
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/harry-potter-jacobite-steam-train-suspension-could-cost-50m-in-lost-value
Alstom plans to launch new passenger rail service in UK: French train maker Alstom on Thursday said it plans to start operating its own passenger rail service ...
reuters.com/business/alstom-plans-launch-new-passenger-rail-service-uk-2024-03-14/
Direct train service between London and central Scotland given green light: Grand Union Trains will launch its services in June 2025.
news.stv.tv/east-central/direct-train-service-between-london-and-central-scotland-given-green-light
Passengers 'punished' as rail fares hiked by nearly 5%: People will decide to drive or fly as a result of increases in the cost of tickets ...
news.sky.com/story/rail-fare-hikes-punish-passengers-struggling-with-cost-of-living-13086135
Rail passenger numbers could nearly double by 2050 – study: Number of people wanting to travel by train set to ‘grow well beyond the capacity provided for today’
scotsman.com/news/politics/rail-passenger-numbers-could-nearly-double-by-2050-study-4523138
Train passengers hit out at delays and cancellations on first day of ticket price increase
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/train-fare-increase-cancelled-delayed-b2506177.html
On the wrong track: 1,000 trains cancelled a day as Britain’s railways crumble: 'Rail passengers are expected to pay more for less,' passengers say as ...
inews.co.uk/news/thousand-trains-axed-daily-britain-railway-crisis-2942036
Watch: Wolverhampton's rail users react as train ticket prices rise once again: Train passengers outside Wolverhampton railway station have been digesting the ...
expressandstar.com/news/transport/2024/03/06/watch-wolverhamptons-rail-users-react-as-train-ticket-prices-rise-once-again/
New train services between London and Scotland given green light : The rail regulator approved a bid from start-up firm Grand Union Trains to run four return ...
standard.co.uk/news/transport/london-scotland-stirling-train-milton-keynes-crewe-grand-union-trains-b1143705.html
Greater Anglia and c2c train fare increase in Essex - what's changed: Essex rail operators Greater Anglia and c2c have increased fares as part of a national fare ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24160314.greater-anglia-c2c-train-fare-increase-essex---changed/
Government's Bristol headquarters sold for flats conversion: It's less than 25 years old but has reached 'the end of its economic life'
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/governments-bristol-headquarters-sold-flats-9139080
Profits of UK’s private train-leasing firms treble in a year: More than £400m paid in dividends in 2022-23 while rest of railway faced cuts and salary freezes
theguardian.com/business/2024/feb/18/profits-of-uks-private-train-leasing-firms-treble-in-a-year
Bristol Temple Meads train lines to be electrified under new plans: An upgrade to the railway line from Bristol was first touted in 2009 - but the plans were ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-temple-meads-train-lines-9072372
Rail regulator to conduct WMT investigation after 'issues': West Worcestershire MP Harriet Baldwin has backed an investigation into West Midlands Trains.
malverngazette.co.uk/news/24086961.rail-regulator-conduct-wmt-investigation-issues/
'I have seen two passengers in five years': Far North Line has least used station in Scotland
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6302018/scotscalder-conductor-scotrail/
Rail fares in England to rise by up to 4.9% in March: The rise is below inflation but comes after a year of travel disruption for passengers.
bbc.com/news/business-67784711
Paddington train services disrupted for third day in a row after 'infrastructure failure'
itv.com/news/london/2024-01-09/paddington-train-services-disrupted-for-third-day-in-a-row
Rail travel in Greater Manchester 'worse now than it was eight years ago': The MD of Avanti West Coast issued a public apology after Andy Burnham said services ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/rail-travel-in-greater-manchester-28508946
Family left out of pocket after Reading train cancellations ruin plans: A father has been left out of pocket after being caught up in recent train cancellations.
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24067108.family-left-pocket-reading-train-cancellations-ruin-plans/
Rail passengers ‘paying 10% premium for food at UK’s stations’: Rail regulator says more competition crucial to bring benefits to passengers and taxpayers
theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/12/rail-passengers-paying-10-premium-for-food-at-uks-stations
Upgraded railway station set to be fully operational 'within weeks': The new station was given the green light by regulators this week
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/upgraded-railway-station-set-fully-28468435
‘Had to use bins as toilets’: passengers tell of rail journeys from hell: After travellers were stranded on cold, dark trains in London this month ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/19/had-to-use-bins-as-toilets-passengers-tell-of-rail-journeys-from-hell
‘It’s chaos’: ruined plans, lost hours at UK’s worst station for cancelled trains
theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/10/its-chaos-ruined-plans-lost-hours-at-uks-worst-station-for-cancelled-trains
From Avanti to Northern, the UK’s worst rail firms cancel 200 trains a day but bosses still take bonuses
inews.co.uk/news/worst-uk-rail-firms-cancel-200-trains-day-fares-soar-2815938
Railway station catering investigated over rip-off concerns: A regulator believes users could be paying an average premium of 10% for food and drinks at railway ...
news.sky.com/story/railway-station-catering-investigated-over-rip-off-concerns-13028531
Hopes of extra Blackpool to London train services scuppered as operator Grand Central rules out resurrecting its plans for five services a day
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/business/hopes-of-extra-blackpool-to-london-train-services-scuppered-as-operator-grand-central-rules-out-resurrecting-its-plans-for-five-services-a-day-4472960
Iconic Harry Potter train at risk of closure due to safety concerns: Jacobite journeys across Scotland’s Glenfinnan Viaduct are in jeopardy next year.
euronews.com/travel/2023/12/05/harry-potter-fan-this-could-be-your-last-chance-to-ride-the-iconic-hogwarts-express
More misery for Paddington to Reading rail passengers: Passengers on a major rail route plagued by problems are suffering more disruption.
bracknellnews.co.uk/news/24033772.misery-paddington-reading-rail-passengers/
All aboard! Liverpool Street station has been named as the busiest railway station in the UK 🚂
It rose from fourth place last year after 50m more passengers ... Show more www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/livepool-street-station-busiest-uk-elizabeth-line-b1126890.html
Plans for faster London King's Cross to Sheffield trains shared: The service will run two daily return trips from London King’s Cross to the South Yorkshire city
mylondon.news/news/transport/plans-faster-london-kings-cross-28393871
TransPennine Express cancelled more than one in eight trains over summer: Regulator says figures show much of Britain’s railway is ‘still not delivering reliable ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/07/transpennine-express-cancelled-more-than-one-in-eight-trains-over-summer
And the nation's favourite movie location is...Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for Harry Potter steam train
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6282902/movie-location-glenfinnan-potter/
The most and least used railway stations in area revealed: THE busiest railway stations in the area have been revealed
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24012636.least-used-railway-stations-area-revealed/
Preston railway station usage remains below pre-pandemic levels, new figures show
lep.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/preston-railway-station-usage-remains-below-pre-pandemic-levels-new-figures-show-4457220
Harry Potter train operator loses door safety challenge: The operator of a train service that featured in the Harry Potter films has lost a High Court challenge ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24008365.harry-potter-train-operator-loses-door-safety-challenge/
The most and least used railway stations in East Lancashire: Data from the Office of Rail and RoAD has revealed the most and least used stations in East ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24006292.least-used-railway-stations-east-lancashire/
Isle of Wight train track trolley collision left two workers injured: An investigation has been launched by the Government after into a collision between a ...
countypress.co.uk/news/24010044.isle-wight-train-track-trolley-collision-left-two-workers-injured/
How many passengers travelled from each Northamptonshire railway station during the past year?
northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/how-many-passengers-travelled-from-each-northamptonshire-railway-station-during-the-past-year-4451098
New car park at busy station to shut for three months: The smaller original car park will remain in use
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/new-car-park-busy-somerset-8985358
🚂New figures show that the opening of the Elizabeth line has had a massive impact on which stations are the busiest: www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/livepool-street-station-busiest-uk-elizabeth-line-b1126890.html
Jacobite 'Harry Potter' train granted fresh extension: The operators of the world-famous Jacobite steam train have been given permission to continue the service ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23956125.jacobite-harry-potter-train-granted-fresh-extension/
No opening date for revamped Pontypool and New Inn station: Work on a rail station upgrade is complete but it is no closer to being fully open.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23984946.no-opening-date-revamped-pontypool-new-inn-station/
Train chaos result of manager stepping in to cover striking drivers, union says: Thousands of passengers were stranded on trains across west London for hours on ...
inews.co.uk/news/train-chaos-manager-cover-striking-drivers-2798924
The Standard View: Delays and old tech take the shine off the Elizabeth line's success
standard.co.uk/comment/elizabeth-line-delays-paddington-acton-crossrail-b1125725.html
ORR investigates poor Wales and West train performance: An investigation has been launched into the reasons behind deteriorating train performance in Somerset ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23956929.orr-investigates-poor-wales-west-train-performance/
Elizabeth Line and London trains face chaos amid cold snap: Rail passengers were hit by disruption on Thursday as several routes were affected by infrastructure ...
yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/23958736.elizabeth-line-london-trains-face-chaos-amid-cold-snap/
Jacobite 'Harry Potter' steam train could grind to a halt: The world-famous 'Harry Potter' steam train that runs from Fort William to Mallaig is under threat due ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23950368.jacobite-harry-potter-steam-train-grind-halt/
Residents voice excitement as £720k upgrades to open at West Yorkshire railway stationtinyurl.com/4ruadk4a
Castleford station: Green light given for £720k upgrades to open at West Yorkshire railway station
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/transport/castleford-station-green-light-given-for-ps720k-upgrades-to-open-at-west-yorkshire-railway-station-4422260
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Station with just 12k weekly users object the most to ticket office closures: The idea of closing ticket offices at railway stations was recently scrapped by the ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/essex-railway-station-just-12000-8889154
Elizabeth line 'not good enough' after 5 straight days of delays: Officials at Network Rail and TfL are working to 'regularise the service' which runs ...
mylondon.news/news/transport/elizabeth-line-disruption-not-good-27973262
'Potential negligence from rail flooding – the silence is deafening': A rare red weather warning is in place for parts of Scotland, with significant flooding ...
heraldscotland.com/news/transport/23867036.potential-negligence-rail-flooding---silence-deafening/
Network Rail failing to stop 'unacceptable' overcrowding at Euston train station, says rail regulator
news.sky.com/story/network-rail-failing-to-stop-unacceptable-overcrowding-at-euston-train-station-says-rail-regulator-12987047
Britain invented trains. Now its railway system seems to be having a nervous breakdown
cnn.com/travel/britain-railways-hs2-nervous-breakdown/
Avanti and CrossCountry given new rail contracts despite less than half of trains running on time
inews.co.uk/news/avanti-crosscountry-new-rail-contracts-half-trains-late-2627738
Major roads in Cambridgeshire among worst in the country: A report from the Office of Rail and Road found road surfaces in the East were in worse condition than ...
cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/major-roads-cambridgeshire-among-worst-27886054
Grieving partner of Stonehaven conductor says crash 'turned life upside down': Trish Ewen, 59, was at work when she got a call about the train crash leaving her ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/devastated-partner-stonehaven-conductor-says-30882221
Train drivers union set to intensify strike action in England: Aslef’s Mick Whelan under pressure to go ‘harder and faster’ in long-running dispute
ft.com/content/88f2d024-0b26-46d3-8c30-11d0bd5b1d7b
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The "Harry Potter" train is once again allowed to travel through the Scottish Highlands: The UK's Office of Rail and Road has approved a temporary exemption to ... Show more kurz.zdf.de/HoTNV/
The "Harry Potter" train in Scotland is once again allowed to run on its scenic route through the Highlands. The U.K.'s Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has ... Show more
Elizabeth line sees most cancellations of any railway in UK: Officials say the summer was "an exceptionally difficult period"
mylondon.news/news/transport/line-london-underground-map-thats-27711342
Elizabeth line loses its crown as UK’s most punctual railway: The Elizabeth line has lost its crown as the UK’s most punctual railway.
standard.co.uk/news/transport/elizabeth-line-delays-cancellations-overground-most-punctual-railway-b1106952.html
Network Rail admits health and safety failings over Stonehaven train crash: Train driver Brett McCullough, 45, conductor Donald Dinnie, 58, and passenger ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/network-rail-pleads-guilty-health-30882006
Quick Glance: Network Rail Admits Failings in Stonehaven Crash
- Three people died and six were injured when a train struck a landslide after heavy rain.
- Network Rail admitted failing to impose a speed restriction, warn the driver about an unsafe track, or ask him to reduce his speed.
- It also admitted failures in the maintenance and inspection of drainage, and in planning for adverse weather conditions.
- Driver Brett McCullough, 45, conductor Donald Dinnie, 58, and passenger Christopher Stuchbury, 62, died when the train derailed on August 12, 2020.
Readers say 'planes should pay ULEZ' over plans for new Surrey train to Heathrow: The Southern Rail Scheme has been backed by the Mayor of London
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/planes-should-pay-ulez-readers-27699253
Surrey plans for new direct fast trains to Heathrow Airport get major backing: The new proposal would enable trains from Surrey to conceivably use the existing ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-plans-new-direct-fast-27654970
The Tube's distant station which 'commuters have abandoned' to work at home: There were still more than one million entries and exits at Amersham station between ...
mylondon.news/news/transport/gallery/london-undergrounds-distant-station-commuters-27553233
Cracks found in arch of iconic ‘Harry Potter’ Hogwarts Express Glenfinnan Viaduct landmark
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/cracks-found-in-arch-of-iconic-harry-potter-hogwarts-express-glenfinnan-viaduct-landmark
Railway regulator to investigate food and drink prices: The price of food and drink at railway stations is to be investigated by the regulator to ensure ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/railway-regulator-to-investigate-food-and-drink-prices-9wb0jqfxr
Paid articlePaid Network Rail Scotland ‘worst in the UK’ after falling behind on planned rail works, ORR report finds
news.stv.tv/scotland/network-rail-scotland-worst-in-the-uk-after-falling-behind-on-planned-rail-works-orr-report-finds
‘Hogwarts Express’ train services cancelled amid safety concerns: The train’s operator hopes to have services back up-and-running as soon as possible
standard.co.uk/news/uk/hogwarts-express-cancelled-safety-concerns-harry-potter-train-b1096050.html
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