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Car crashes onto track in Perth and Kinross

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Alex Bestwick

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11 September 2025

A car crashed onto the track on the Highland Main Line, causing disruption to rail services.
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UK’s last cinema carriage to screen first film in 37 years after restoration

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Alex Bestwick

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11 September 2025

The UK’s last remaining cinema carriage has been saved by passionate volunteers and friends of its former manager.
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Tube services suspended as RMT workers strike over pay and conditions

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Alex Bestwick

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8 September 2025

London Underground lines were suspended on Monday as workers went on strike, causing travel disruption for commuters.
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Three Britons among 16 killed in Lisbon funicular crash

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Alex Bestwick

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5 September 2025

Three British nationals were among those killed in the Lisbon funicular crash, Portuguese police have said.
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Train drivers at CrossCountry vote to strike

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Alex Bestwick

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5 September 2025

Train drivers at CrossCountry will strike in a dispute over issues including terms and conditions.
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West Highland Line to receive £15m upgrade

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Alex Bestwick

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4 September 2025

A railway line often described as one of the world’s most scenic rail routes will undergo a £15 million programme of repairs and upgrades.
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More visitors to coast arriving by train this summer, train firms report

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Alex Bestwick

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29 August 2025

Britain’s coastal destinations have seen a spike in visitor numbers by rail passengers this summer, according to train operators.
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Railway-inspired art installations to open Preston Park Museum’s new exhibition space

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Alex Bestwick

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27 August 2025

A range of exhibitions focusing on stories of the railways will launch at Preston Park Museum’s new exhibition space.
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Rail ticket price claims in Trainline ads were ‘misleading’, watchdog rules

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Alex Bestwick

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27 August 2025

Adverts for online train ticket retailer Trainline featuring claims about its prices were “misleading”, a watchdog has said.
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Railway history talks and behind-the-scenes tours on festival program – and they’re all free!

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Alex Bestwick

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21 August 2025

Events taking place up and down the country will include talks on fascinating aspects of railway history and behind-the-scenes tours – for free!
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Car crashes onto track in Perth and Kinross

UK’s last cinema carriage to screen first film in 37 years after restoration

Tube services suspended as RMT workers strike over pay and conditions

Three Britons among 16 killed in Lisbon funicular crash

Train drivers at CrossCountry vote to strike

West Highland Line to receive £15m upgrade

More visitors to coast arriving by train this summer, train firms report

Railway-inspired art installations to open Preston Park Museum’s new exhibition space

Rail ticket price claims in Trainline ads were ‘misleading’, watchdog rules

Railway history talks and behind-the-scenes tours on festival program – and they’re all free!

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