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The Leader podcast: How successful are union train strikes?: One of Britain’s leading transport experts on the effectiveness and impact of pickets
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Ukraine puts pressure on Kherson: Bridge closed in Russia-held Kherson after HIMARS shelling, official says
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The Leader podcast: How successful are union train strikes?: One of Britain’s leading transport experts on the effectiveness and impact of pickets
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Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run: The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ...
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Century-old LNER train wagon found in Belgium is rare first model: York-based LNER says the wagon, unearthed in Antwerp, was only briefly in service around 1930.
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T’s commuter rail plans electric, improved service in 2027: Electric trains, common throughout much of the world, can accelerate faster and hit higher maximum ...
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Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike next month: The Aslef union claims drivers have not had a pay rise for five years.
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Snake on a bullet train causes rare railway delay in Japan: Almost nothing stops Japan’s famous high-speed bullet trains from running exactly on time – but a ...
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‘Smooch cabins’ on German trains will allow passengers to ‘cuddle’: The new design also includes digital seat placeholders and scent buttons
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/german-trains-smooch-cabins-b2531311.html
Avanti train drivers Avanti train drivers to be paid £600 for overtime shifts : Drivers previously received a flat £125 payment on top of their hourly rate
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/avanti-train-drivers-pay-overtime-shifts-b2518207.html
Person hit by train between Aviemore and Inverness: The rail line has been closed between Inverness and Aviemore due to a person being hit by a train on ...
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King's Cross: Network Rail removes Ramadan message after complaints: Network Rail says it is looking into why "general Ramadan celebratory messages" were not ...
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‘This is England’ Man launches into racist tirade on packed train : Passengers on service said they were abused by group on train after men got on at London ...
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Rail services hit as train drivers walk out for third strike in four days: Members of Aslef walked out for the third strike in the past four days ...
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Train drivers from 16 companies will stage fresh strikes in May, Aslef says: It is the latest walk out in the Aslef union's long-running pay dispute.
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ScotRail train fares increase by almost 9% following price freeze: Transport Scotland confirmed the fares increase it would put in place for 2024 in December.
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Revealed: Labour’s plan to start nationalising UK railways within days: Future Labour government will include new Railways Act in first King's Speech after ...
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Cancelled Tickets Bring Indian Railways Rs 1230 Cr, Enough To Fund 10 New Vande Bharat Trains!
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UAE to Oman by train in one hour - Hafeet Rail to slash travel time by 50 per cent
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Quick Glance: UAE-Oman railway project in implementation phase: CEO of Hafeet Rail
- Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail, confirmed that the railway project between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates has entered into the implementation phase today.
- He stated that several tangible steps have been taken, starting with the signing of the partnership agreement between stakeholders and the awarding of major contracts for the project to a UAE-Omani alliance comprising companies from both countries operating as one team.
- Al Hashemi emphasized that the project will bring numerous economic and social benefits. He highlighted that the railways are operated with high efficiency in terms of safety and environmental sustainability, being among the most sustainable means of transportation.
- He expressed his expectations that the UAE-Oman railway project will act as a catalyst for further cooperation in various economic and industrial sectors, with a direct impact on passenger movement between the two countries, further enhancing tourism and relationships between their peoples.
Train travel: Here's what an Amtrak bedroom suite looks like: Business Insider's reporter booked an overnight train in an Amtrak bedroom, a private cabin with a ...
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Memorial service held for 107 victims of 2005 fatal train derailment in Hyogo: West Japan Railway Co (JR West) officials, survivors and relatives of victims of a ...
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Train line closed indefinitely after massive sinkhole appears under tracks in Scotland
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Ministry of Railways shares video to counter AC coach overcrowding claims; netizens disagree, call it ‘pathetic response’
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Network Rail to shut London Overground section this summer: A large sector of the London Overground is to shut this summer as Network Rail carries out essential ...
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Train services running again on the Furness Line: A MONTH after a Northern train derailed on the approach to Grange station, services are finally up and running ...
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Turkish Court gives verdict in fatal Çorlu train accident case after six years: After six years and 20 hearings, a Turkish court has delivered its verdict in the ...
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Completion date of entire project depends on award of all tenders, says Indian Railways in RTI reply
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Train services face disruption as union confirms more strikes: Strikes by train drivers at 16 different rail operating companies have been announced by union ...
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No trains on south Wales mainline section after power failure: Passengers have been urged to travel later on Monday or on Tuesday instead as train companies warn ...
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Date set for rail route to reopen at Wakefield district station after landslip left town without trains for more than six weeks
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Logitech's booked a seat on the AI hype train with its new AI Prompt Builder and forthcoming AI button-enabled mouse
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North Lanarkshire locals ‘not surprised’ after sinkhole brings train line to a halt
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Thameslink train driver took upskirt photos of woman: A Thameslink train driver who took upskirt photos of a sleeping woman has avoided a prison sentence.
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Train services partially suspended in western Japan: Japan Railway has partially suspended services after the quake.
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Person hit by train with services delayed and cancelled - updates: Trains are being delayed and diverted this morning
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Indian Railways’ Summer Rush: Over 41 crore passengers travelled by train in April, officials highlight strain on services
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Live travel updates as person hit by train in Leicestershire: Services in the county have been affected
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Train nearly hits worker on Devon railway track: The worker, dressed in florescent orange, was nearly struck by a passing train on the Up Main line just after it ...
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Ticketless woman occupies reserved seat on train, refuses to give it up: ‘I am from railways’
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Alstom workers taking redundancy as time ticks away over train deal: The Derby staff say that it's like 'living on a knife edge' not knowing what ...
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Grand National racegoers struggle to get to Aintree on first day: A number of Merseyrail services have been hit with issues
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Quick Glance: Why I Won't Be Watching the Grand National This Year
- I used to find the arguments of Grand National opponents outdated.
- Last year's event was chaotic and marked by accidents.
- There were many fatalities and criticisms leading to changes for the 2024 race.
- Despite the planned alterations, the author has lost interest in the race.
‘Something magic.’ New Hope Valley Railway marks 40 years of train rides in Wake County
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London train disruption after train crashes into 'large piece of wood': Services may be delayed by as much as 45 minutes on Southern, Avanti West Coast and ...
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10 years after man’s luggage was stolen aboard Delhi-Patna train, railways ordered to pay Rs 1.45 lakh
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Sunderland-London train operator Grand Central named country's 'second-most unreliable'
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EDITORIAL: Radical bill seeks to regulate trains: After plotting to ban millions of guns for "safety," a handful of radical legislative Democrats hope ...
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c2c train delays expected all day after fallen tree damage: Major delays are expected to last until the end of the day on c2c after storm damage to its overhead ...
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Indian Railways to begin summer special trains from April 26 to manage passenger rush- Know details | Mint
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Labour's Kim McGuinness comments on the Aycliffe Hitachi crisis: Labour's Kim McGuinness gives her opinion on the Newton Aycliffe Hitachi crisis.
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After passengers inside deny entry, angry man breaks train door’s glass; viral video sparks concern
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Area of train derailment at Wyoming-Lockland border deemed safe; rail operations to resume
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MP urges rail companies to fix landslip problem after Wakefield district town left without trains for more than a month
wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/mp-urges-rail-companies-to-fix-landslip-problem-after-wakefield-district-town-left-without-trains-for-more-than-a-month-4596674
ScotRail trains disrupted after 'sinkhole' spotted on Lanarkshire line: The defect was discovered between Caldercruix and Drumgelloch, in North Lanarkshire.
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scotrail-trains-disrupted-after-sinkhole-32635997
Farmers ‘Rail Roko’ Protest: 84 trains cancelled, Indian Railways refunds Rs 36 lakh to passengers
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EU ‘plans to prioritise international trains’, warns Swiss railway chief: Swiss trains could be sacrificed for European rivals, warns Swiss rail boss.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/eu-plans-to-prioritise-international-trains-warns-swiss-railway-chief/76328503
Japan’s Tokaido bullet train line to bring back private rooms: Each air-conditioned room will have reclining seats with leg rests, dedicated Wi-Fi and adjustable ...
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Train services reduced on Hong Kong’s East Rail line because of signalling system faults
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"Misleading": Railways After X User Shares Video Of Overcrowded Train: A user on the microblogging website X shared a viral video of a crowded 2nd AC ...
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Southern Railway begins special trains on Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore route to ease out rush – Details inside
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New date Kent at risk of seeing no trains as more strikes announced: An overtime ban will also be in place
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Greater Anglia train delays as vehicle crashes into bridge - live updates: The incident is affecting journeys running through Cambridge and Peterborough
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Long haul train journeys to get costlier from 4 May: The fare for a Dhaka-Chattogram trip on a Shovon class seat will rise by Tk 60, while that of Snigdha class ...
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Indian Railways prepares for summer rush, plans record-breaking 9,111 train trips
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Kent Southeastern and Southern service disruption on May bank holiday: Some Southeastern and Southern train services will be affected on bank holiday weekend in ...
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Bank holiday train disruption warning for Southampton: Bank holiday travellers will face train disruption from Southampton Central and Eastleigh this May
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York: Aslef train drivers at LNER to strike on Saturday: York train passengers are to face more disruption this weekend as train drivers walk out in the long ...
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Train fares to increase from next month: Passenger train fares are set to increase from May 4 as Bangladesh Railway (BR) has decided to stop rebating fares for ...
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Sir Keir Starmer 'proud' to support campaign to save train maker Alstom: He thanked Derbyshire Live being involved because of the 'power of the local ...
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Germany's Siemens to help Copenhagen set up autonomous rail network ｜ DPA: German engineering giant Siemens is to equip the entire suburban rail network in ...
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South Western Railway warns of upcoming line closures: South Western Rail is warning customers of closures during the May bank holiday while work is carried out.
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New train strikes to hit London as drivers set to walk out: The move comes as part of a long-running dispute with the Government
mylondon.news/news/transport/exactly-new-wave-strikes-hit-29038034
Landslip sparks train delays between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury: Train tracks were closed overnight and delays continue into the morning, National Rail has said
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London travel news LIVE: Traffic jam on M25 after crash as Tube Lines face delays
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Fares of long-distance train journeys set to rise from May 4: Passenger train fares are set to increase from May 4 as Bangladesh Railway has decided to stop ...
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Bulgaria cancels its largest Recovery Plan tenders: Bulgaria risks losing €1.2 billion from the Recovery Plan after cancelling tenders for the renewal of trains
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Italy's Lombardy region faces Trenord rail strike on Monday 22 April: Trenord trains guaranteed to run during rush hour.
Rail passengers in Italy's ...
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India develops indigenous bullet train, targets over 250 km/h speeds: The indigenous bullet train will outpace the speed of any existing trains within the Indian ...
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Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service: Even small delays in Japan's much-vaunted bullet trains are rare, and more unusual still are snakes on ...
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Indian Railways mega plan: From sleeper Vande Bharat trains to ‘super App’, here’s all you need to know
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Furness Line work expected to be done next week - Network Rail: NETWORK Rail has revealed when trains are likely to be running again on the Furness line after a ...
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Commutes to be better compensated from 1 June: "This translates into a net benefit of up to several hundred euros each year for long distances."
brusselstimes.com/belgium/998458/commutes-to-be-better-compensated-from-1-june
People pinning Alstom crisis on HS2 not being 'straightforward': Mark Harper says he is hopeful that thousands of jobs will be saved at Alstom's Litchurch ...
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Vande Bharat celebrates historic achievement! Indian Railways says over 2 crore passengers travelled by Vande Bharat trains since 2019 launch
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