17% rise in rail staff assaults linked to police cuts
The RMT union reports a 17% increase in attacks on rail staff, blaming cuts to British Transport Police. It demands 1,000 new officers and threatens industrial action.
The RMT union reports a 17% increase in attacks on rail staff, blaming cuts to British Transport Police. It demands 1,000 new officers and threatens industrial action.
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Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail line. Discover how this £9.7bn project aims to end gridlock and reshape the city's future.
The Office of Rail and Road has reversed its decision to run an early Avanti West Coast service empty, allowing passengers back on the popular sub-two-hour route. Read the full story.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.
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Pressure mounts on ministers to approve TfL's bid for Great Northern services from Moorgate to Hertfordshire, promising improved frequency and station upgrades. Read the latest.
A controversial decision forces the 7am Avanti train from Manchester to London to run with only staff on board from December 15. Discover the impact on commuters.
A major power outage at Leeds station has caused widespread cancellation of train services. Passengers are advised not to travel. Full details on affected operators and ticket info.
Discover the forgotten 'Mail Rail', a tiny underground railway that transported post beneath London's streets for decades. Explore its unique history and why it closed.
Join Sandi Toksvig on her delightful Channel 4 rail adventure along the French Riviera, exploring literary history and stunning coastal scenery. Don't miss this bibliophile's dream journey!
A popular 7am Avanti West Coast train from Manchester to London will run without passengers for six months. Passengers call the move 'totally ridiculous'. Find out why the rail regulator ordered the change.
CrossCountry rail strikes set for four Saturdays in December 2025. Plan your Christmas travel with our full guide to dates, affected routes, and passenger compensation.
Join Sandi Toksvig on her delightful four-part railway journey along the French Riviera, exploring art, history and culture. Don't miss this charming travelogue on Channel 4.
Avanti's fastest 7am Manchester to London service is axed but will run empty for over 100 journeys. Discover why this decision is costing taxpayers and frustrating businesses.
Transport for London warns of major disruption as the entire Lioness line between Euston and Watford Junction shuts for maintenance. Plan your journey with rail replacement buses and alternative Tube routes.
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Discover Verney Junction, the lost London Underground station that was a perfect day trip destination. Explore its history and why it closed. Uncover more forgotten transport links!
John McAslan + Partners presents a heritage-friendly redevelopment plan for Liverpool Street Station, challenging Network Rail's controversial proposal. Discover the low-carbon alternative.
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Keir Starmer announces a landmark rail fare freeze for 2026, saving UK commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure puts money back in your pocket.
The UK Government announces a historic rail fare freeze, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover the affected routes and annual savings.
The government announces first rail fare freeze in three decades, saving commuters hundreds of pounds annually. Part of plans to rebuild Great British Railways with modern ticketing.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a historic rail fare freeze for 2026, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure impacts your travel budget.
The UK government has announced a historic rail fare freeze, the first in 30 years. Millions of passengers will save hundreds of pounds on season tickets and peak travel. Read more.
Millions of rail passengers in England will benefit from frozen fares in 2026. Discover how this decision impacts your travel budget and what it means for future rail policy.
Christmas travel plans face major disruption as CrossCountry rail staff strike over pay and staffing disputes on four key Saturdays in December. Check the full list of dates.