All news on the topic: Railways

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UK train fares are the highest in Europe, study reveals
Train operators in the UK are the most expensive in Europe, according to new analysis.
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Boys, 14 and 16, charged over suspected chemical attack at Surbiton station
British Transport Police ‘exposed to a substance believed to be alkaline’ at railway station
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All trains cancelled on railway line ‘until further notice’
Passengers have been warned of disruption on the rail network after signalling fault in Suffolk this morning.
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Europe’s £8.1 billion high-speed train that puts the UK to shame
A luxury high-speed train between two major European cities puts the UK’s creaking rail network to shame.
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Tourist attraction prices in 1974 show how much expensive days out in UK are now
A trip to tourist attractions such as Madame Tussauds, the Tower of London, Kew Gardens, London Zoo and Westminster Abbey have all become a lot more expensive in real terms in the past 50 years
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Strike action threat at South Western Railway in row over working arrangements
Strikes could be held by members at South Western Railway in a dispute about the "imposition" of changed working times
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'Keir Starmer must fight pressure and stick to his pledge on strike laws'
Employees in Coventry and Birmingham are going on strike next week. Their claim is for £15 an hour and recognition of their union, the GMB. I wish them well, says Paul Routledge
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Trainline shares soar as ticket sales hit £5.3 billion boosted by rising demand
The online ticketing platform told investors that group net ticket sales increased by 22% to £5.3 billion over the year to February 29
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How to save money on trains, plus your rights to delay compensation
Passengers have faced unprecedented rates of cancellations, massively overcrowded trains and dirty or substandard services - so what are your rights and how can you save money?
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Britain's 'dullest' trainspotter makes 18-hour trip to ride six-minute service
Neil Hughes, 62, took planes, trains and automobiles to get from his home on the west coast of Scotland to Stourbridge in the West Midlands - and he didn't regret a second of it
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Mega railway fan travels 1,100 miles to ride shortest train line in Europe
Neil Hughes, 62, literally took planes, trains and automobiles to get from his home on the west coast of Scotland to Stourbridge in the West Midlands
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Flood warnings across the UK with 35 urgent alerts as public told 'act now'
Dozens of flood warnings and alerts are in place after huge rainfall this morning which has caused rivers to burst their banks amid fears for homes and businesses across the UK
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Siemens reveals plans to develop £100 million rail centre in Chippenham
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visited the site on Monday and said the investment was 'big boost' for the manufacturing sector
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'Budget 2024: Steal from Starmer, cut common sense, and overspend on hot air'
Jeremy Hunt's Budget on Wednesday will bore the pants off you, says Fleet Street Fox. Here's what you'll miss
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Top five ways you can find cheaper train tickets as rail fares rocket from today
Brits will experience a stark increase in rail fares from this weekend following 18 months of travel disruption across the country - campaigners have warned the damaging affects on commuters
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Rail fares rise by 4.9% today in blow for millions of train users and commuters
The rail fare increase increase will be applied to regulated tickets, such as season, anytime day, off-peak and super off-peak - here is everything you need to know
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Man found dead with 'extensive injuries' at London tube station in murder probe
Horror on London's Elizabeth Line after a man died at Harold Wood railway station in Romford as British Transport Police confirmed a person has been arrested and remains in custody
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World's smallest working 'lighthouse' is powered by vegetable oil
Garry Irvine looks after the historic 23ft Harbour Light Tower on the River Forth in Scotland. It was first built back in 1817 but is still in working order today
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Sheridan Smith admits new West End show is repairing her 2016 'meltdown'
TV star Sheridan Smith is back on stage in the West End in a new production of Opening Night - which she says is helping her erase the past trauma caused by 2016's Funny Girl
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UK steam train ride feels like 'going back in time' between two beautiful towns
The North Norfolk Railway, also known as the Poppy Line, travels from Sheringham to Holt in East Anglia and is a "great day out" which offers "wonderful coastal views"
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Nearly half of Brits admit they lack knowledge about Britain's railway history
In fact, only a fifth have heard of Richard Trevithick - and just 14% are aware that he played a key role in designing the world's first steam-powered locomotive
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Huge new UK bridge that's two miles long and costs whopping £1.6billon to build
When the River Colne Viaduct opens, trains will be able to travel up to 200mph and will cross the entire viaduct in just 40 seconds as part of the HS2 project
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World's most beautiful train journey is 'Hogwarts Express in winter wonderland'
The Bernina Express is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site railway which runs between Chur or Davos/St. Moritz in Switzerland and Tirano in Italy, traversing the Bernina Pass
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Horrifying secrets of prisoner of war who survived Thai-Burma death railway
World War II PoW Jack Jennings lived for almost half a century without speaking of the horrors he witnessed on the Thai-Burma 'death railway' where 12,000 people died
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Railways need the best of private and public sector working together to thrive
A new strategy calls for a new contractual model which switches decision-making from Whitehall to operators