Category : Trains Rail


Thief Jailed for Stealing Suitcase on Gatwick Train

Ayoub Alshirredi, 31, from Hounslow, has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for stealing a family's suitcase on a train to Gatwick Airport. The incident caused significant distress to the victims, with police condemning his self-serving actions.

Easter Travel Chaos: Euston Station 6-Day Shutdown

London Euston station faces a six-day shutdown over Easter as part of a £400m reliability project on the West Coast Main Line, with major service disruptions and alternative travel arrangements in place.

Euston Station Closure Over Easter Sparks Rail Chaos

London's Euston station will close for six days in April for engineering works, halting Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services, with rail replacement buses and widespread disruptions across the TfL network.

Settle-Carlisle Railway Sells £1.50 Tickets for Scenic Ride

Northern England's Settle-Carlisle Railway, hailed as Europe's most beautiful train journey, is celebrating its 150th anniversary with £1.50 tickets. The 72-mile route through Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria features stunning viaducts and valleys.

Stonehenge Tunnel Scrapped After £179.2m Costs

The controversial Stonehenge tunnel plan has been officially cancelled after decades of protests and £179.2m in planning expenses. The Department for Transport revoked the development consent order under exceptional circumstances.

Stonehenge Tunnel Scrapped After £179M Spent

The UK government has formally revoked the development consent order for the controversial Stonehenge tunnel project, ending a decades-long battle that saw £179.2 million spent on planning and preparation.

Myki Card System Stays Until 2027 Due to Delays

Victoria's Myki card system will not be retired until 2027 due to an 18-month delay in tap-and-go technology rollout, adding $136.8 million in costs, as per the auditor general's report.

Glasgow Central Partially Reopens After Fire Disruption

Scotland's busiest railway station begins phased reopening with reduced services after a major fire affected nearly one million passenger journeys. Demolition work continues as operators implement limited timetables.

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