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Will my train run during the latest rail strikes?

Most trains in England are cancelled on Friday, but the East Coast main line and South Western Railway will see frequent services

The Independent UK

Edinburgh to be visited by futuristic train with bright blue laser this week

The train, also known as the 'flying banana' for its distinctive yellow livery, can reach speeds of up to 125 mph and shoots a blue laser into the sky to monitor the amount of wear on overhead lines.

Edinburgh Live

Four problems that Britain’s crisis-hit railway must solve to survive

Staff relations are at rock bottom, investment is shrinking and franchising has failed. But even so, passengers are trickling back. Can the network be revived?

The Guardian - UK

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From Bristol Airport expansion to the A303 - these are the key South West transport stories for 2023

From plans for new rail stations to controversy over Bristol airport expansion, Hannah Finch takes a look at some of the biggest projects in the pipeline and what’s coming for the year ahead.

Birmingham Post

Network Rail could face charges over fatal Stonehaven train crash

PROSECUTORS are considering whether Network Rail will face charges over a train crash which claimed three lives.

The National (Scotland)

Stonehaven rail crash report being considered by prosecutors

PROSECUTORS are considering a joint police and safety regulator investigation report into the Stonehaven rail crash.

The National (Scotland)

London Bridge overcrowding: major review ordered after rush hour travellers in fear of being crushed

Thousands were caught in chaotic scenes at the station during Wednesday evening’s rush hour

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Prosecutors consider whether Network Rail will be charged over Stonehaven crash

Train driver Brett McCullough, conductor Donald Dinnie and passenger Christopher Stuchbury died in the derailment in August 2020.

The Independent UK

Network Rail 'to be prosecuted' over Stonehaven rail crash which killed three people

Rail chiefs are set to face charges over health and safety shortcomings that led to the fatal ScotRail derailment.

Daily Record

Rail disruption between Newcastle and York for three more weekends - everything you need to know

Network Rail is carrying out works at Durham Station which means rail travel between Newcastle and York is severely disrupted

Chronicle Live

New look Troon train station plans to be unveiled to residents next week

Residents will be able to see the final proposals at a drop-in event at the town's Walker Hall on Tuesday, January 31

Daily Record

Crowds and delays ‘turning Elizabeth line into nightmare’

Passengers on the Elizabeth line have spoken of “nightmare” delays and overcrowding due to infrastructure problems and soaring demand.

Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast faces fresh criticism from rail regulator

Tickets for weekend travel have only been available to buy just a few days in advance

Evening Standard

'Distracting' M32 graffiti removed during motorway closures

The walls have also been treated with anti-graffiti coating

Bristol Post

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The Independent UK

Who’s on strike today? Every date of every UK walkout in 2023

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions continue as more disruption anticipated

Manchester Evening News

'We live in the 21st century... it needs to improve': The man fighting for change at Greater Manchester's railway stations

Nathaniel Yates, from Stockport, is a man on a mission.

Wales Online

Train firms ordered to stop misusing cancellation loophole that sees services disappear in 24 hours

For passengers, it means a train they expected to catch when they went to bed can disappear from the timetable by the time they leave for the station the following morning

Insider UK

UK’s first full-size autonomous bus carries passengers for first time

Stagecoach claims capacity for around 10,000 journeys across the Forth Road Bridge every week

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The Independent UK

Train firms ordered to stop misusing cancellation loophole

The Office of Rail and Road said it is requiring operators to supply data on ‘resource availability pre-cancellations’.

The Independent UK

February rail strikes: Will my train run during the national walkouts?

Train drivers working for 15 train operators will walk out on 1 and 3 February

The Independent UK

First electric-only freight train firm Varamis Rail starts moving parcels

The company is using electric former passenger trains converted to carry freight in response to the growing demand for next day deliveries.

Liverpool Echo

Travel chaos as Merseyrail cancel rush hour trains

Passengers are being advised to check before travelling due to cancellations and delays

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside braced for more commuter chaos as icy conditions continue

Icy conditions are set to continue

Liverpool Echo

Merseyrail cancel trains again as boss calls own service 'unacceptable'

Services could be disrupted until 10am on Friday

Liverpool Echo

Steve Rotheram says Merseyrail service 'fell below standard' amid weather disruption

The Metro Mayor said he was demanding answers "about why our region suffers so badly during cold weather"

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