Why are rail fares so expensive? More misery for commuters as fares go up by 3.8%
Commuters in England and Wales have been left facing more misery and frustration, after the sharpest increase in rail fares for nearly a decade came … Read more
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Rail fares rise 'couldn't come at a worse time', say campaigners
The Government has been accused of adding to the cost of living crisis following the largest rise in rail fares for nearly a decade. Train … Read more
World news snapshot: Ukrainian refugees given free rail travel, New Zealand faces a long-Covid 'tsunami' and a tower block in San Francisco is sinking
The Brussels Times, Belgium The newspaper reports that all Ukrainian refugees traveling to Germany and Austria can go on long-distance trains without charge, according to … Read more
Rail firms ramp up timetables as passenger demand begins to return to pre-Covid levels
Two train operators are ramping up their services to meet the growing demand for rail travel in the aftermath of relaxation of coronavirus restrictions. Avanti … Read more
Rail firms ramp up timetables as passengers return
Two train operators are ramping up their services to meet the growing demand for rail travel in the aftermath of relaxation of coronavirus restrictions. Avanti … Read more
Hundreds of rail cleaners to strike for 24 hours in pay dispute
Hundreds of rail cleaners will go on strike today (Wednesday) in a dispute over pay. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) employed … Read more
Rail passengers told to ‘avoid travel’ by train today as storms paralyse networks
Train operators have warned customers to “avoid travel if possible” on Monday as services are expected to be paralyzed by gale-force winds and lashing rain. … Read more
Strikes to go ahead in three separate rail disputes
Rail workers are to stage strikes this weekend in three separate disputes over issues including pay and rosters. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport … Read more
HS2 Bill is ‘landmark moment’ for North West’s rail connections, says Shapps
A “landmark moment” in improving the North West’s rail connections will happen on Monday when the Bill to extend HS2 to Manchester is laid in … Read more
Roman town uncovered in Britain as dig for new rail line reveals 'exquisite' ancient finds
A huge excavation to lay the foundations for Britain’s new high-speed rail network is helping to unearth rich new details about ancient Roman life. archaeologists … Read more
