Rail services

Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains amid concerns over driver shortages

How much train drivers earn as shortages lead to drop in minimum age

Trains are cancelled and disrupted today as the Environment Agency has issued 166 flood warnings after a weekend of heavy snow. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Trains cancelled as 166 flood warnings issued

Several train services have been cancelled after Storm Darragh hit the UK over the weekend. (Photo: Getty Images)

Trains cancelled after Storm Darragh disruption

The Met Office has issued its most extreme red weather warning as Storm Darragh barrels towards the UK. (Photo: NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

Urgent travel advice if you are driving or taking train this weekend

Travel chaos is expected to hit over the early May bank holiday weekend as Heathrow Airport workers are set to strike alongside train disruptions. (Photo: Getty Images)

Travel chaos looms for bank holiday weekend - what you need to know

The cost of train tickets in England and Wales has now risen by nearly 5% in another blow to rail passengers. (Photo: Getty Images)

Rail fares hike slammed by passengers

Thousands of passengers and football fans face travel chaos today as there will be no rail services due to the latest strike by train drivers. (Photo: Getty Images)

Travel chaos amid train drivers strike

The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for wind and rain and snow could be on its way in February. An aerial picture taken on January 24, 2024 shows a fallen tree laying down in water following the bursting of the banks of the River Ouse, in York, following storm Jocelyn which brought strong winds and heavy rain.

Wind and rain warnings

Rail services between London Paddington, Heathrow Airport and Reading are facing disruption due to damage to overhead electric wires. (Photo: Getty Images)

Major rail disruption

Heathrow Express rail services are suspended this weekend (November 25 and 26). Images by Adobe Photos.

Heathrow Express closed - reason for service suspension this weekend

The next boss of HS2 could be paid more than predecessor Mark Thurston - despite the project being curtailed by Rishi Sunak. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Next HS2 CEO could earn more than predecessor's £677k - it's laughable Isabella Boneham

Rail services to Gatwick Airport are facing disruption with delays on both the London Underground and National Rail services. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Disruption at Gatwick Airport as rail services face 'incidents'

The government has asked train operators to withdraw proposals to close railway ticketing station across England after the transport watchdog recommended against the widespread closures. (Credit: Getty Images)

Train operators told to scrap railway ticket office closure plans

Aslef said train drivers at 16 companies will walk out for two days in the latest series of strike action over a pay dispute. (Getty Images)

Rail passengers warned of disruptions ahead of train strike

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Over 40% of British trains running late in 2023 - worst hit stations

While London boasts a £2k scrappage scheme and a world-class public transport system - the rest of the country suffers

Choking on the London Bias: Levelling up promises go up in smoke Nancy Fielder

The London to Birmingham leg of HS2 was due to open in 2026, but is now expected between 2029 and 2033 Image: Tolga Akmen/Getty Images.

HS2 project rated 'unachievable' by infrastructure watchdog
The London to Birmingham leg of HS2 was due to open in 2026, but is now expected between 2029 and 2033
Hiyah Zaidi

Railway ticket offices are to close to ‘modernise’ the industry (Photo: Getty Images)

Railway ticket offices set for mass closure to ‘modernise’ industry

Services to and from Euston are affected (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Major disruption across London railways after person hit by train

Beyoncé on stage at her I AM tour afterparty at O2 Arena’s club, Indigo, in 2009. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images)

Beyoncé fans warned of travel disruption ahead of London show

ScotRail issue warning to Harry Styles fans heading to Edinburgh gigs

Train strikes are scheduled for this Friday and Saturday. Credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Explainer Every train service running during this week’s walkouts

Cheaper fares will be available on certain train routes (Photo: Getty Images)

Avanti West Coast launches discount ticket scheme for train journeys

RMT members are due to strike next week (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Rail companies could abandon RMT strike talks, warns industry boss

Govia Thameslink Railway is offering cheaper rail tickets to lure back commuters (Photo: Getty Images)

Rail firm offers cut-price train tickets to lure commuters back

RMT workers are set to stage two 48-hour strikes before Christmas (Composite: Kim Mogg)

Rail passengers urged ‘don’t travel’ next week as RMT strikes over pay

The Queen’s Speech, which is written by The Government, was delivered by the Prince of Wales.

All of the bills announced in the Queen’s Speech 2022

Rail services are being ramped up ahead of the further easing of lockdown restrictions.

Train services increased ahead of lockdown easing: what you need to know
The increase means that nearly 18,000 services will run from Monday and a further uplift is planned for May, when lockdown restrictions are eased again.
NationalWorld Team