Commuters across south-east England are still reeling from the consequences of a highly unusual rail disruption that saw passengers warned not to travel at all, a message more commonly associated with extreme weather than a normal working day. The warning followed a derailment at a depot and a...
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at Swiss Cottage Underground station in north London, during which a man was attacked by a group of men outside the station entrance.The incident took place at around 5pm on Saturday 17 January. Officers say the victim was set upon just outside...
British Transport Police are appealing for a key witness to come forward after an assault at Digby & Sowton railway station in Exeter, during which the individual stepped in to stop the attack.The incident took place at around 10.45pm on Thursday 30 October 2025. Officers say a young man chased...
British Transport Police have issued a public appeal after releasing CCTV images linked to an investigation into a high-value theft at Selby railway station. Officers say they are keen to identify a woman they believe may be able to assist with enquiries.The incident is reported to have taken place...
British Transport Police have released a CCTV image as part of an investigation into an assault at York railway station and are appealing for help to identify a woman they believe may have information.The incident happened at around 10.15am on Saturday 31 January. Officers say the victim had just...
Emergency services are responding to an incident on the railway between Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street, leading to the closure of all lines on that section of route. Great Western Railway have now confirmed that this due to a person being struck by a train. The shutdown has been put in place...
Rail services have resumed following an earlier incident that led to the closure of the line between Rose Grove and Colne. Emergency services have now completed their work, allowing trains to run again along the affected section.Although the route has reopened, passengers are being warned that...
LNER has set out plans for a one-off themed rail service celebrating Harry Styles, timed to coincide with the artist’s first UK concert at Wembley Stadium on Friday 12 June 2026. The operator says the special working is designed to turn the journey itself into part of the occasion for fans...
Locomotion and S&DR200 have announced plans to stage an official attempt at their first ever Guinness World Records title, inviting the public to take part in a large-scale dance event at Locomotion on Thursday 26 February. The challenge will see participants attempt to set a new record for the...
Local rail operator c2c Railway says last week’s visit by the travelling exhibition train Inspiration drew a strong response in Upminster, attracting thousands of school pupils alongside hundreds of members of the public. The train was stationed at Upminster from 26 to 30 January, with the...
Rail union TSSA has called for a clear and detailed explanation after major disruption hit rail services into and across London during Wednesday’s rush hour, affecting Gatwick Express, Southern and other Govia Thameslink routes.Passengers were advised not to travel after an unusually severe...
The National Railway Museum in York has confirmed the itinerary for Flying Scotsman’s 2026 UK tour, setting out a packed programme of main line excursions, heritage railway visits and museum appearances for the world-famous steam locomotive.Built in 1923, Flying Scotsman earned global recognition...
Union Pacific and rail technology supplier Wabtec have signed a $1.2 billion agreement to modernise the railroad’s fleet of AC4400 locomotives, marking the largest single locomotive modernisation programme ever undertaken in the rail industry. The deal builds on a previous order placed in 2022,...
On this day, 4 February 1945, London King’s Cross was the scene of a rare and deadly mishap in the final months of the Second World War. At 18:00, a Leeds-bound express left platform 5 five minutes late, formed of 17 coaches hauled by the LNER Class A4 Pacific No. 2512, Silver Fox. Minutes later,...
A train conductor has died after being violently attacked by a fare evader during a ticket inspection in Germany, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through the country’s rail industry. The killing comes only days after another fatal transport-related attack, in which a woman was pushed under...
A man accused of carrying out a mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire is currently receiving treatment at a high-security psychiatric hospital, a court has been told. The update was given as the case against Anthony Williams progressed through the courts.Williams, 32, appeared before Cambridge...
A man has died after being found in a critical condition at a Birmingham railway station this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Tyseley station shortly before 2pm, where members of the public were already attempting to save his life.Ambulances arrived at the scene off Roma Road, with...
Detectives are appealing for the public’s help as they continue investigating a serious assault on a member of rail staff at Blackfriars station. British Transport Police have released CCTV footage and still images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.The incident...
A man who launched a sustained and violent assault at a London Underground station has been sent to prison following a British Transport Police investigation. The attack stemmed from a dispute at a ticket barrier and left the victim with life-threatening injuries.Rikki Holmes, 33, of Spring Lane,...
A man who sexually assaulted a woman on a late-night Jubilee Line service has been jailed for more than four years following a British Transport Police investigation. The attack took place as the victim was travelling home alone, with police later describing the incident as predatory in...