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Poland blames Russia for rail sabotage

Polish officials accuse Russian secret services of orchestrating an explosion on a key aid route to Ukraine. PM Tusk calls it 'unprecedented sabotage'. Read the latest.

40,000 New Homes Planned on UK Railway Land

Network Rail launches Platform4 to transform old railway sidings and yards into 40,000 new homes and commercial spaces across 47 towns and cities, creating transit-linked communities.

F1 tech brings 120MB/s wifi to UK trains in trial

Great Western Railway launches two-month trial of revolutionary wifi system using F1 technology that switches between 5G and satellites. Download speeds exceed 120MB/s - faster than many home broadband connections.

Best Winter Day Trip from London Revealed

Time Out crowns the Kent & East Sussex steam railway as the top day trip from London for winter 2025/26. Discover this magical journey through the countryside.

TV Tonight: Never Too Late & Taskmaster Final

Your essential guide to Wednesday evening's TV. Featuring Nigel Havers and Anita Dobson's retirement village romance in Never Too Late and the bizarre Taskmaster final.

Victoria Station closure causes travel chaos

Commuters faced travel nightmare during Tuesday morning rush hour as one of London's busiest stations was forced to close due to a faulty escalator, causing widespread disruption across the rail network.

Police Incident Closes Essex Road in Islington

A significant police incident has brought Essex Road in Islington to a standstill, with multiple emergency vehicles and a large cordon in place. Here's what we know so far about the ongoing situation.

Branson eyes Ashford 'ghost terminal' revival

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is in advanced talks to transform Kent's abandoned Ashford International station into a vibrant new transport and business hub, potentially creating thousands of jobs.

Hero soldier stops Huntington train knife attacker

An off-duty soldier has been hailed as a hero after confronting a knife-wielding attacker on a Huntington-bound train, preventing potential tragedy and saving multiple passengers from harm.

Airport Security Hits UK Railway Stations

Major UK railway stations are implementing airport-style security screening with metal detectors and bag searches as part of a significant counter-terrorism initiative following recent threats.

Britain's Railway Safety: The Real Story

An in-depth investigation into the safety of Britain's railways reveals surprising statistics about passenger risk, infrastructure concerns and what travellers really need to know before boarding.

Priest accused of kicking nurse in hospital dispute

A Catholic priest faces serious allegations after reportedly kicking a nurse in the groin during a confrontation over his attempted discharge from a London hospital. The shocking incident has raised concerns about healthcare worker safety.

More Police for UK Train Stations After Crime Rise

In a significant move to enhance passenger safety, the British Transport Police is deploying additional officers across railway stations nationwide following a worrying rise in crime rates.

Team GB swimmer investigated after plane incident

British Olympic swimming prospect Archie Goodburn faces potential career consequences after being removed from a flight for an alleged inappropriate act, just months before Paris 2024.

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