A fatal incident on the railway in Nottinghamshire has led to an investigation after a man was struck by a train near Retford.Emergency services were called to the line in the Babworth area, just outside the town, at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, February 3. Paramedics attended the scene but were unable...
Police are investigating after a body was discovered close to railway lines in Newtown on Wednesday afternoon.British Transport Police confirmed officers were called to the area at around 2.45pm on February 4 after reports of a casualty near the tracks. Emergency services attended the scene, but the...
Rail disruption across parts of Devon and Cornwall is set to continue after Network Rail and Great Western Railway confirmed that three branch lines will stay closed until further notice while safety checks are carried out following last week’s storms.Engineers have already completed repairs to...
Amtrak has updated its Flex Dining offering for sleeping car passengers on long-distance services, introducing a broader lunchtime menu aimed at improving the onboard experience.Previously, passengers shared the same menu for both lunch and dinner, limiting choice during the day. The revised...
All rail services between Grantham and Doncaster have been suspended as emergency services respond to an incident on the line, resulting in widespread disruption for passengers. LNER have confirmed that a person has sadly been hit by a train and posted the following on X:We are experiencing...
Trains introduced in the 1980s and publicly marked for retirement with a high-profile send-off are continuing to operate on South Western Railway services, helping to plug gaps caused by ongoing rolling stock shortages.SWR formally celebrated the withdrawal of its Class 455 fleet in December,...
Preparations are now in place for the upcoming trial of a couple from Caithness accused of placing themselves in danger by entering the path of trains on the far north railway line.Ian Appleby, 48, and Elizabeth Howe, 49, who live at the former station house in Altnabreac, face charges alleging they...
ScotRail has come under criticism after an image used to promote its forthcoming fleet of new trains was accused of featuring a symbol resembling a “fascist” logo.The controversy centres on a mock-up of a battery-electric train displayed by rail bosses during an industry conference in Edinburgh...
Detectives are appealing for information after a sexual assault was reported at Stockwell Underground station, with images released as part of the investigation.The incident happened at around 8.50pm on Friday 2 January, when a woman was assaulted while walking up the steps from the platform in the...
British Transport Police have launched an appeal to trace a man they believe could help with enquiries into an incident at Edinburgh Waverley railway station.Officers say the incident occurred on Sunday 14 September 2025, sometime between 9.30pm and 10.30pm. As part of their investigation, police...
Emergency crews were deployed to a stretch of railway in South Ayrshire on Monday afternoon following reports of a person on the tracks, an incident that later proved fatal.British Transport Police confirmed officers were alerted to the situation in the Woodside area at around 1pm on February 3....
The Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ Train is returning to the Greater Anglia network, extending its tour after drawing large crowds during earlier visits to Norwich and Lowestoft last summer. The travelling exhibition, which marks 200 years of the modern railway, is designed to bring the story of...
A new exhibition celebrating the identity and diversity of Middlesbrough’s football supporters has gone on display at the town’s railway station, giving thousands of daily passengers a striking introduction to the community behind the club.Installed last week, My Boro, My Shirt features 15...
The RMT union has welcomed the transfer of London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services into Great British Railways, while warning that the move must not exclude thousands of outsourced workers.The union said the shift into public ownership, which took effect on Sunday, represents...
Amtrak is urging customers to plan ahead for what is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods in its history, as the summer of 2026 brings together the FIFA World Cup and nationwide celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. With more than 100 World Cup...
A fatal incident has taken place at Seven Sisters Underground station after a person was struck by a Victoria line train.Emergency services were called to the station shortly after 3pm on Sunday, February 2, following reports of a person on the tracks. The London Ambulance Service said it mobilised...
Work is due to begin this week on a £440,000 scheme aimed at improving access to Dunkeld & Birnam station and nearby walking routes, making journeys easier for passengers and visitors to the area.Network Rail said the project will run between 4 February and 3 April and will introduce a new...
A man has been charged with a series of drug and weapons offences after police stopped him as he attempted to board a train at Moor Street train station in Birmingham.West Midlands Police said officers from its Operation Fearless team detained Chee Wai Chong at the station on Thursday. During the...
Police have released an image of a person they want to trace following an assault involving a group of teenagers outside Fareham train station. Officers believe the individual pictured may be able to assist with their enquiries.According to police, a 44-year-old man and a woman were approached by a...
Police are investigating an assault on a woman as she was leaving a railway station in Oxfordshire, which left her with visible injuries. The incident happened outside Didcot train station and has prompted an appeal for witnesses.Thames Valley Police said the woman, who is in her 50s, was attacked...