Germany rail outage strands passengers overnight
A nationwide communications fault halted trains across Germany, forcing Deutsche Bahn to hand out taxi and hotel vouchers.
Marcus Reeve 3 min read
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Three days of national rail strikes bring Britain's network to a standstill
Members of the RMT and ASLEF unions walked out across the rail network on 21, 23 and 25 June, with surviving services running only between 7am and 7pm and passengers warned to travel only if absolutely necessary.
Eleanor Whitfield 7 min read
HS2 costs soar towards £103bn as first Birmingham trains pushed back to late 2030s
The latest official estimate puts the bill for completing HS2 as high as £102.7bn, with services between London and Birmingham now not expected until between 2036 and 2039.
Eleanor Whitfield 7 min read
Regulated rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years as ministers seek to ease cost of living
The Government has confirmed that regulated rail fares in England will be held flat in 2026, marking the first freeze in three decades, though London Underground and Elizabeth line passengers face rises.
Eleanor Whitfield 7 min read
Great British Railways takes shape as more operators return to public hands
The Government's flagship rail reform is gathering pace, with further operators set to fall under public ownership through 2026 as the Railways Bill makes its way through Parliament.
Eleanor Whitfield 7 min read