Railways
‘See it. Say it. Sorted’: is it the end of the line for train announcements?

‘See it. Say it. Sorted’: is it the end of the line for train announcements?
The transport secretary has pledged a ‘bonfire of the banalities’ on England’s railways
27 Jan 2022
Why did two trains collide in Salisbury? 

Why did two trains collide in Salisbury?
Investigation suggests ‘wheel slide’ was key factor in ‘rare’ crash
3 Nov 2021
Vegetable dildos ‘a whole new ball game’

Vegetable dildos ‘a whole new ball game’
And other stories from the stranger side of life
27 Oct 2021
‘Rail fan’ couple wed on train

‘Rail fan’ couple wed on train
And other stories from the stranger side of life
13 Aug 2021
‘Audio trainspotters’ collect on-board announcements

‘Audio trainspotters’ collect on-board announcements
And other stories from the stranger side of life
28 Jun 2021
Flexible rail season tickets: ‘many passengers will be disappointed’

Flexible rail season tickets: ‘many passengers will be disappointed’
Part-time commuters can start using the new flexi tickets from 28 June
21 Jun 2021
What the new Great British Railways means for passengers

What the new Great British Railways means for passengers
The government will launch a new public body to simplify the rail network
20 May 2021

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Fighting for survival: Eurostar seeks UK government support

Fighting for survival: Eurostar seeks UK government support
The international rail operator is running just one train a day between London and Paris as Covid keeps passengers away
26 Nov 2020
UK sees biggest jump in transport use since pandemic began

UK sees biggest jump in transport use since pandemic began
Monday rush hour sees spike in commuters across country as trains return to 90% of pre-coronavirus services
8 Sep 2020
Search for owner of £150,000 haul of gold left on train

Search for owner of £150,000 haul of gold left on train
Swiss authorities say the owner has five years to reclaim the haul
17 Jun 2020
Are HS2’s London tunnelling plans safe?

Are HS2’s London tunnelling plans safe?
High Court hears that Euston tunnels could cause ‘massive structural collapse’
29 Apr 2020
Why HS2 construction is going ahead despite lockdown

Why HS2 construction is going ahead despite lockdown
Government decision for contracted firms to begin work on rail line blasted as ‘tone-deaf’
15 Apr 2020
Will HS2 be scrapped and what has it cost?

Will HS2 be scrapped and what has it cost?
Boris Johnson faces Tory rebellion as he prepares to give rail project the green light
30 Jan 2020
Why the Northern rail franchise is being nationalised

Why the Northern rail franchise is being nationalised
The franchise has been crippled by years of delays and cancellations
30 Jan 2020
Instant Opinion: Put the ‘spring’ back in the Arab Spring

Instant Opinion: Put the ‘spring’ back in the Arab Spring
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 17 January
17 Jan 2020
Christmas travel: how to avoid the traffic and strikes

Christmas travel: how to avoid the traffic and strikes
Today is set to be the busiest travelling day of the festive period
20 Dec 2019
South Western Railway strike: what you need to know

South Western Railway strike: what you need to know
Train services in and out of Waterloo will be disrupted for all of December
2 Dec 2019
Pakistan train fire: what we know so far

Pakistan train fire: what we know so far
At least 70 people have been killed after a blaze ripped through a train
31 Oct 2019
Why more trains are failing to stop at red signals

Why more trains are failing to stop at red signals
More services and worse punctuality leads to highest danger rate in a decade
23 Sep 2019
Six epic train journeys to see the world

Six epic train journeys to see the world
Ride the rails on exhilarating odysseys including a 51-hour ride to America’s west coast and a trip taking in Lake Titicaca in Peru
3 Sep 2019
Suspected ‘pro-Brexit’ sabotage attempt on railways

Suspected ‘pro-Brexit’ sabotage attempt on railways
Police investigating two ‘malicious’ devices bearing anti-EU slogans left on train tracks
3 Apr 2019
Why are UK rail fares so expensive?

Why are UK rail fares so expensive?
Protests at rail stations as anger grows over ‘disgraceful’ 3.1% fare rise
2 Jan 2019
Passengers to choose from rival operators in rail shake-up

Passengers to choose from rival operators in rail shake-up
Office of Rail and Road says shake-up should increase competition and drive down fares
18 Dec 2018
Network Rail to make all train station toilets free

Network Rail to make all train station toilets free
Passengers will no longer need to spend a penny from April 2019
18 Dec 2018
New ‘millennial’ railcard to go on sale

New ‘millennial’ railcard to go on sale
Card will cut train fares by one-third for people aged 26-30, but no firm date has yet been set for launch
26 Oct 2018
Paddington: trains cancelled after ‘major power outage’ 

Paddington: trains cancelled after ‘major power outage’
All services between London and Slough suspended until at least midday
17 Oct 2018
The UK’s ten worst train stations for delays

The UK’s ten worst train stations for delays
Less than one-third of services arrive and depart on time at some busy stations
16 Oct 2018
Damning report reveals causes of train timetable chaos

Damning report reveals causes of train timetable chaos
Transport watchdog says Network Rail, two train operators and Department of Transport ‘all made mistakes’
20 Sep 2018
Breastfeeding mum ‘forced to stand on packed train’

Breastfeeding mum ‘forced to stand on packed train’
Kate Hitchens said people smiled at her but did not offer to exchange places
6 Sep 2018
Should checking emails while commuting count as work?

Should checking emails while commuting count as work?
Wider access to wi-fi on trains has extended the working day, says study
31 Aug 2018
Train delays and cancellations: How to get a refund

Train delays and cancellations: How to get a refund
Most passengers are entitled to money back if their train is more that 30 minutes late
20 Jun 2018
Rail firms plan train ticket shake-up to ensure fairer fares

Rail firms plan train ticket shake-up to ensure fairer fares
Rail Delivery Group aims to tackle anomalies including ‘split ticketing’
8 May 2018
DLR strike: 48-hour walkout spells London commuter chaos

DLR strike: 48-hour walkout spells London commuter chaos
RMT strike action follows ‘comprehensive breakdown’ in industrial relations
28 Mar 2018
Stranded train passengers forced to sleep in luggage racks

Stranded train passengers forced to sleep in luggage racks
Around 100 travellers trapped on 17.35 service from Waterloo to Bournemouth
2 Mar 2018