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Most finishers and fastest traffic cone among confirmed London Marathon records

Michael Wiggins achieved the Guinness World Records title for the fastest marathon dressed as a traffic cone.

The Independent UK

From a slinky dog to a firefighter – the 87 London Marathon record attempts

The London Marathon is taking place on April 27.

Evening Standard

Signalling failure causes major disruption for commuters

Great Western Railway (GWR) said its services between London Paddington and Reading are suspended because of the fault in Twyford, Berkshire.

The Independent UK

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Runner hopes to take crown of ‘world’s fastest shrimp’ at London Marathon

Jamie Campbell, 31, hopes to become the Guinness World Records (GWR) holder for the fastest marathon dressed as a crustacean (male).

Evening Standard

Hundreds of rail fare evasion prosecutions quashed

Northern Rail and other operators brought prosecutions against passengers using the single justice procedure, despite not being permitted to do so.

Evening Standard

GWR explains why Sunday train cancellations will continue for ‘quite some time’

Last weekend rail passengers were urged not to travel on any Great Western main lines due to staff shortages

The Independent UK

Rail chaos as hundreds of trains cancelled due to staff shortage

Exclusive: ‘Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary’ warns Great Western Railway

The Independent UK

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GWR delivers stark warning over Sunday train travel: ‘Only if absolutely necessary’

Exclusive: A special warning has been made against visiting Bath Christmas market by train

The Independent UK

Old Oak Common: Latest on £2bn new HS2 station and efforts to reduce disruption at Paddington

All HS2 passengers guaranteed a seat - but level boarding problem for Elizabeth line passengers unresolved

Evening Standard

Paddington station chaos: rail minister promises passengers 'some relief' from HS2 closures

Work at Old Oak Common is having impact on Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express

Evening Standard

Storm Bert travel chaos hits trains, flights and ferries: Full breakdown

Rail disruption continues with Great Western lines closed due to flooding and landslips, and Northampton station completely off limits

The Independent UK

World’s tallest and shortest women meet for afternoon tea in London

Rumeysa Gelgi and Jyoti Amge met at The Savoy hotel in London to share stories and life experiences.

The Independent UK

Christmas travel chaos for millions as the UK’s two busiest train stations to shut

Exclusive: Millions of passengers will be hit by the closure of Liverpool Street and Paddington stations in London, plus disruption at other locations

The Independent UK

Paddington station: Rail minister questions why HS2 work needs to be 'so disruptive' as first shutdown looms

Lord Hendy to intervene as Elizabeth line and GWR services affected

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Trials for rapid-charging battery trains under way by Great Western Railway

The trains could be charged in a matter of minutes before setting off on their journeys

Evening Standard

London travel news LIVE: Paddington delays causing issues for Heathrow travellers

A broken rail between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals is causing severe delays.

Evening Standard

Paddington In Peru Express launched by stars ahead of film’s release

The specially wrapped train made its inaugural journey to Newbury, the birthplace of Michael Bond, the writer of the popular children’s series.

The Independent UK

Millions of train passengers face Christmas travel chaos over rail works

Exclusive: Two crucial London stations will be closed to intercity passengers for six and nine days respectively

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Guinness World Records seeks central London site for 'competitive socialising' venue

Company plans to invest £50 million over the next five years

Latin Times

Rush Hour Train Service Canceled After Two Stubborn Squirrels Board 'Without Tickets'

Passengers said that the squirrels began attacking passengers, forcing them to move cars. Conductors were able to get one squirrel off, but the other refused.

The Guardian - UK

Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa

Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed

The Independent UK

New intercity GWR train to link Bristol, Bath and Oxford – but only on Saturdays

Only two trains each way will initially connect Oxford, Swindon, Bath and Bristol

Evening Standard

Starmer’s winter fuel cut: the London MPs backing revolt ...The Standard podcast

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Evening Standard

New HS2 station: Paddington trains diverted to Euston at Christmas until 2030 and Elizabeth line services disrupted

Great Western Railway planning festive switch of London terminals when construction work at Old Oak Common temporarily closes rail lines

The Independent UK

Lack of toilets on Elizabeth line trains blamed for passengers attempting to force open doors

Seven trains were stranded for several hours in west London in December 2023

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