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Active travel plans for capital rail line backed by minister

An SNP minister has said a disused rail line in Edinburgh must be converted into a public pathway 'sooner rather than later'

The National (Scotland)

Major disruption on UK rail network after lorry smashes into Warwickshire bridge; driver arrested

Passengers on the West Coast Main Line faced widespread delays and cancellations after a railway bridge in Warwickshire partially collapsed when it was struck by a lorry. Services have resumed, but disruption is expected to continue as repair work progresses.

The Times of India

Busy train line closes after car hits bridge as commuters face delays

A BUSY train line has closed, leading to commuters facing delays after a car hit a bridge ...

The National (Scotland)

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Major £20m upgrade for one of Scotland's most important rail lines begins

A MAJOR £20 million upgrade of the overhead power lines on Scotland’s original electrified railway is underway ...

The National (Scotland)

Train strikes and EU entry-exit delays spark fears of bank holiday travel chaos

Roads to coastal resorts and Premier League venues are likely to be congested

The Independent UK

Ambitious new plans for Liverpool Central station revealed

The plans aim to connect Liverpool Central to Lime Street, similar to King’s Cross and St Pancras in London

The Independent UK

UK railway bridge famous for smashing vehicles destroys tractor roof again

A tractor's roof was ripped off after getting stuck under a notoriously low railway bridge in Ely, Cambridgeshire, a site with a history of vehicle collisions. Despite clear height warnings and a nearby level crossing, drivers repeatedly misjudge their vehicle's height. This incident adds to the bridge's infamous reputation, though…

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Why do train drivers need radio communication with signallers? GSM-R explained

A notable feature is a big red button which triggers a Railway Emergency Call that can bring all the trains in the local area to a halt

The Independent UK

High speed trains spin wind turbines to generate power in first UK trial

Generating electricity from passing trains could help make rail travel 'even greener choice'

The Independent UK

‘People can see it – but can’t use it’: mystery of completed East-West Rail line that has no passenger trains

The East West Rail project linking Oxford to Milton Keynes was finished in 2024. There’s just one hitch: no services

The Guardian - UK

Heavy traffic expected as RAC predicts busiest bank holiday for motorists in years

Drivers seem undeterred by high fuel prices and gloomy weather forecasts, while engineering works spell delays for railway passengers

The Guardian - UK

Millions of rail passengers to face disruption over May bank holiday weekends

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The Independent UK

Bank holiday misery for millions of rail passengers due to engineering work

Journeys on both the East and West Coast Main Lines will be affected, as will travel in London and South Wales

The Independent UK

Drivers warned of busiest bank holiday in traffic in 10 years

Several train stations will also be closed over the long weekend

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Evening Standard

Train nightmare at Manchester Piccadilly as Arsenal fans scramble to get to huge Man City clash

Arsenal fans could face issues getting into Manchester for Premier League title showdown

The Guardian - UK

Network Rail must restore swift nesting sites

Letter: Sue Atkinson responds to a report that nesting holes were blocked during work on Chapel Milton Viaduct

The Guardian - UK

Anger as swifts’ nesting holes in Derbyshire rail viaduct ‘blocked up’

Campaigners say birds could die trying to access ancestral nests that were sealed during rail refurbishment

The Guardian - UK

Network Rail worker wins race harassment case after EDL leaflet left in locker

Colleagues left anti-Islam leaflet in locker belonging to Parmjit Bassi, who is not a Muslim, and accused him of knife attack

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Evening Standard

Speedy Hire shares under pressure on profit alert

The London-listed equipment hire firm said full-year underlying earnings are set to drop to around £90 million, down from £97.1 million in 2024-25.

Evening Standard

Glasgow Central reopens after ‘tremendous’ effort following nearby blaze

A small exclusion zone remains in place.

The Independent UK

Glasgow Central station confirms when it will fully reopen after devastating fire

The main part of the station was shut for more than a week while demolition work continued

Evening Standard

Train services from Glasgow Central to resume fully on Wednesday after fire

All platforms will be available for services, including ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper.

Evening Standard

Another exit at Glasgow Central to reopen as demolition after fire progresses

The Hope Street exit from the station will return to use on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Glasgow Central station partially reopens after fire ravaged nearby building

The fire ripped through a neighbouring building on March 8.

Evening Standard

Glasgow Central station partially reopening after vape shop fire

A number of services will return, though some will operate on a reduced capacity.

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