The Tory mayor of Teesside, Ben Houchen, has launched a scathing attack on HS2 in stark contrast to his fellow mayors – both Tory and Labour – who have so far been united in criticising reports that Rishi Sunak will cut the
The BBC’s Nick Robinson clashed with a spokesman for the group representing rail bosses this morning, as workers across 14 different train companies once again walk out on strike. The latest industrial action is once again caused by dual disputes over pay
Tragedy struck overnight in northern Italy, where five rail workers were killed after being hit by a train. A team of seven people arrived at the site at approximately 10pm on Wednesday (11pm local time) to replace some of the rail tracks.
Polish security authorities are investigating multiple cases of disruption to railway traffic, after unauthorized radio signals stopped several trains over the weekend. On some of the signals, the Russian national anthem could reportedly be heard in the background. Poland’s railway is the
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has been blasted for staging a “cynical” strike that will disrupt rail services today (Saturday, August 26) during the busy bank holiday weekend. Around 20,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at 14
A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Aug. 6, 2023, killing at least 30 people, and injuring dozens of others. Funerals began on Aug. 7, 2023, as dozens of injured people remain hospitalized from the disaster. Rail services in the southern part
Plans to close almost nerly all ticket offices in England have been slammed as “catastrophic” for the elderly and disabled trying to access the rail network. The reaction comes as industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) unveiled proposals which could lead
Rail strikes that are crippling the nation’s transport system and hitting the economy could last for five years, a union boss warned. Walkouts brought many services to a halt on Saturday, disrupting journeys to the FA Cup Final and Epsom Derby. Fans
Train services are being hit by more strike action from today. Workers who are members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will strike today (June 2), while train drivers who are members of Aslef will walk out tomorrow (June 3).
Rail passengers face travel misery today thanks to even more strikes in long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions. Members of the drivers’ union Aslef walked out on Wednesday, forcing operators such as Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern and Thameslink to cancel all