Official data suggests asylum seekers are significantly more likely to be arrested on Britain’s rail network than the wider population, according to figures released by the British Transport Police.Statistics show that last year there were 7.88 arrests for every 10,000 asylum seekers on the...
Rail passengers travelling between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon are being warned to expect continued disruption after engineering works were confirmed to be running late, with restrictions set to remain in place until the end of service on Monday 19 January.Only two of the four tracks through...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted on a New York City subway train in the Bronx earlier this month.The incident happened on January 10 on a southbound No. 4 service travelling through Mott Haven. According to investigators, the 19-year-old victim was...
Tram services on part of Manchester’s Metrolink network have been suspended after a car became stranded on the tracks near the city centre.Services on the Ashton Line are currently unable to run between Piccadilly and Ashton-under-Lyne after a BMW was driven onto the tramway close to New Islington...
The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services have confirmed special rail services will run to Gillette Stadium today to support travel for the Patriots playoff game.Two dedicated trains will operate from Boston, with an additional service running from Providence. Keolis, which manages operations and...
Amtrak has launched a nationwide travel offer inviting passengers to discover the breadth of the United States by rail, with a coast-to-coast pass timed to coincide with celebrations marking the country’s 250th anniversary.The “Adventure Awaits Sale” allows travellers to access more than 500...
Amtrak is preparing to carry out a major piece of infrastructure work in New Jersey that will temporarily reduce rail services but is expected to deliver long-term reliability benefits across the Northeast Corridor.From February 13, 2026, one track of rail traffic will be transferred from the...
A North East charity fundraiser is preparing to take on a gruelling endurance challenge by attempting to run the entire Tyne and Wear Metro network within a single day.Paul McDougal, from Cramlington in Northumberland, is set to tackle a 73.5-mile ultra-marathon that mirrors the full length of the...
Rail union RMT has secured an inflation-linked pay deal for its members employed by Network Rail, alongside a commitment that there will be no compulsory redundancies.More than three quarters of RMT members voted to accept the agreement, which delivers a 3.8 per cent pay rise. The settlement is...
Accessibility improvements at Biggleswade station have been formally unveiled, marking a major step towards making the station easier to use for passengers of all abilities.The upgrades include a newly installed footbridge fitted with lifts, providing step-free access to and between platforms. The...
Rail passengers are being warned to expect altered journey times and temporary changes to car parking arrangements as major engineering work is planned in Sheffield to maintain the long-term safety of the railway.Network Rail is reconstructing the steel bridge deck that carries the railway over the...
Great Western Railway has confirmed a major long-term investment in Plymouth after securing a lease on a large office building next to the city’s main railway station, reinforcing its commitment to regeneration and rail-led growth in the South West.The agreement is understood to be the biggest...
Improvement work is under way at Wivenhoe station as Greater Anglia upgrades the waiting room to improve comfort and facilities for passengers.The programme of works includes the installation of new flooring, upgraded air conditioning and a new departure information screen. Seating within the...
A £250,000 investment at Beeston station has been completed, delivering a series of upgrades aimed at improving both the passenger experience and the station’s historic surroundings.East Midlands Railway, which is operated by Transport UK, carried out the works with support from the Railway...
Lumo has carefully cultivated a reputation as a fully electric, low-carbon operator, a message closely tied to its existing services worked by electric rolling stock. That branding makes its forthcoming London Euston to Stirling service appear contradictory, as it will launch using diesel-powered...
Preparations are under way for an archaeological dig at a County Durham railway station that could uncover what is thought to be the oldest surviving train platform in the world.Heighington Station, which dates back to 1827 and formed part of the Stockton and Darlington Railway — the first...
East Midlands Railway has announced further restrictions on access to station platforms via a footbridge at weekends, after evidence showed a marked improvement in safety following an earlier extension of closures.The operator, which is part of Transport UK, introduced tighter controls in August by...
Are you looking to capture a glimpse of the "Remembering Rosemary" railtour on 16th January 2026? Promoted by Hastings Diesels the tour is scheduled to be operated by DEMU 1001. The railtour is due to travel from Hastings to Windsor & Eton Riverside, returning on the afternoon.The timings are as...
Today, 16 January, marks the anniversary of the Ilford rail crash of 1944, a fatal collision that occurred at Ilford station in darkness and dense fog during wartime conditions. At about 19:20, two express passenger trains on the Great Eastern Main Line, both heading towards London Liverpool Street,...
Rail services between Bedford and London St Pancras International remain severely disrupted after a person was struck by a train earlier today.Emergency services were called to the line, prompting the closure of all tracks while the incident was dealt with. Although some lines have since reopened,...