Why are AI drones filming at Scotland's busiest train station? DRONE and AI technology is now being used above Scotland's busiest railway station, with filming taking place to train AI models The National (Scotland) · Sep 25
Companies with highest number of train cancellations during summer heat revealed One operator recorded a cancellation rate of twice the national average The Independent UK · Sep 25
Retired UK rail engineer turns East Sussex garden into 50-foot railway with solar-powered trolley Adrian Backshall transformed his East Sussex garden into a working railway, inspired by his railway engineering career. The garden features a unique 50-foot railway with a solar-powered system and authentic railway memorabilia. Initially a lockdown project, it has evolved to include a Victorian-style carriage for entertaining guests. Backshall's project reflects… The Times of India · Sep 25
Railway bridge construction project cost more than London Eye and Millennium Bridge The railway bridge over a two-lane road also took more than three and a half years to complete The Independent UK · Sep 22
Boy, 11, hit by train 'while watching video on new iPhone' on way to London school Jaiden Shehata was hit by a train on a level crossing near Kenley in January 2025 Evening Standard · Sep 22
Trains disrupted as £4m rail upgrade between Scotland and Newcastle to begin PASSENGERS travelling between Scotland and Newcastle have been warned of disruption this weekend as more than £4 million worth of upgrades on the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 14
Heathrow and Gatwick delays LIVE: Dozens more London flights cancelled today but schedules are recovering Latest updates as disruption eases but more than 50 flights are cancelled at Heathrow Evening Standard · Sep 7
How Scotland's railway is being rebuilt for floods, landslips, and heat NETWORK Rail has spent £130 million in the past two years to strengthen the railway against the challenges of extreme weather and make it… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2
Transport Scotland boss 'hit the roof' over Union flag branding at Glasgow station THE chief executive of Transport Scotland reportedly "hit the roof" at seeing Union flag branding displayed at a Glasgow train station run… The National (Scotland) · Sep 1
Fire near railway line disrupts Saturday services across West Lothian A FIRE near a railway in West Lothian has caused all affected lines to close, with delays to services expected The National (Scotland) · Aug 29
Driver of Essex train saw ‘kink’ in the track before it derailed at 77mph Findings revealed of probe after Greater Anglia train derailed south of Wickford Station on August 14 The Independent UK · Aug 29
Essex train derailed at 77mph and driver reported seeing ‘kink’ in track – probe There were no reported injuries and the train remained upright throughout the incident. Evening Standard · Aug 29
Busy Glasgow train line to close for 16 days this weekend for £16.5m upgrades A KEY train line is set to close for 16 days while £16.5 million worth of upgrades are carried out at a train station in a bid to reduce delays for… The National (Scotland) · Aug 28
How Britain’s railways are struggling in the heat – and can they be fixed? Problems including derailments have hit network during one of the hottest and driest summers on record The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27 New train station in Scottish town to open next month A NEW train station on the outskirts of Glasgow is set to open next month, Network Rail has said ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27 Thousands to be affected as several busy Scottish train lines axed for two weeks Rail replacement buses will operate on Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Ayrshire routes during major engineering works.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 Essex rail disruption as record-breaking dry weather causes track problems IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 25 Dried-out clay from heatwaves causes rail disruption in Essex and east London GBR Anglia has introduced an amended timetable and speed restrictions
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 London Railway Halted Again After Swan Turns Up on Track During Rush Hour A swan caused over an hour's delay on London's DLR track during rush hour, highlighting the need for wildlife management training for railway workers.
The Independent UK · Aug 24 Network Rail sues rail firms for £5m over train derailment which sparked major fuel spill The company is seeking damages for negligence after a train derailed in south Wales causing a major fuel spill and environmental damage
Evening Standard · Aug 24 All the train timetable changes affecting London services after a summer of record-breaking heat forces switch Timetables will be amended on c2c and Greater Anglia services
Evening Standard · Aug 24 Network Rail sues companies for £5m over derailment which caused oil spill Almost 450,000 litres of fuel spilt when 10 carriages derailed in south Wales in August 2020.
Evening Standard · Aug 24 Swan on tracks sparks rush-hour delays as DLR line suspended The DLR line is suspended between Bow Church and Stratford while TfL staff attend to the wildlife incident
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21 Britain’s railway prepares for more extreme weather as intense El Niño develops Experts say more must be done to adapt to changing climate, after two trains derailed within 24 hours during a recent heatwave
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Derailed Lewes train to be removed as rail line reopening date set by Southern Railway The first of the three derailed carriages was lifted using two large cranes