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Train drivers secure 3.6% pay rise after threat of strikes on busy UK routes

Deal agreed between Avanti West Coast and Aslef is first to be approved by Burnham government

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham agrees pay rises for train drivers after threat of strike action

The deal comes after rail union Asleft announced plans to ballot members on possible strike action amid a pay dispute

The Independent UK

Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England

Problems after power failure at regional signalling centre likely to continue until noon on Friday

The Guardian - UK

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Manchester Trains Grounded After Major Signalling Power Failure Strands Thousands Across North West

A power failure at Manchester's Rail Operating Centre halted trains across north-west England, causing widespread cancellations and delays. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in rail signalling systems.

International Business Times UK

Trains to and from London face major disruption due to electrical fault affecting UK rail

Trains across the northwest of England, particularly Greater Manchester and the Midlands, are affected

Evening Standard

Mapped: All the UK rail lines disrupted by major power outage

National Rail has confirmed the chaos is due to an electricity supply failure at one of its communications centres

The Independent UK

Intercity rail passengers face summer disruption amid slashed services and strike votes

East Midlands Railway cancels trains on Midland mainline, as drivers on LNER and Avanti West Coast ballot

The Guardian - UK

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Free UK summer holiday train tickets: Who is eligible?

The railway firm described the trial as a ‘first for the rail industry’

The Independent UK

Thousands of passengers delayed after cows block busy railway line

THOUSANDS of train passengers were delayed after a herd of cows blocked one of the UK’s busiest railway lines for more than four hours ...

The National (Scotland)

Trains chaos as cows block railway line for more than three hours

There have been difficulties contacting the farmer responsible for the animals

The Independent UK

Herd of cows spark major disruption after wandering onto one of the UK’s busiest rail lines

Avanti West Coast and Lumo services between London Euston and Scotland among those disrupted due to livestock on the line

Evening Standard

Key Glasgow trains axed as 38C heatwave sparks UK rail chaos

All Avanti West Coast trains from Glasgow Central to London Euston have been cancelled after a "danger to life" warning was issued amid…

The National (Scotland)

Trains cancelled as passengers warned to only travel ‘if necessary’ during extreme weather

Britain is bracing for a record-breaking heatwave this week

The Independent UK

Train manager in his mid-80s says his job is ‘what I love doing’

The grandfather-of-six joined British Railways in 1992.

Evening Standard

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Heatwave hits trains: All the London services disrupted by the hot weather

Sizzling temperatures have resulted in severe travel disruption across London on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast to cut one in seven trains on its busiest intercity routes

Train operator says passenger demand will still be met as it trims summer timetable at government’s behest

The Independent UK

Major UK train operator to cancel services after government asks it to make savings

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The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast to axe one in seven trains on busiest routes this summer

It follows a government directive to reduce spending

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Train nightmare at Manchester Piccadilly as Arsenal fans scramble to get to huge Man City clash

Arsenal fans could face issues getting into Manchester for Premier League title showdown

The Independent UK

Glasgow Central station confirms when it will fully reopen after devastating fire

The main part of the station was shut for more than a week while demolition work continued

Evening Standard

Train services from Glasgow Central to resume fully on Wednesday after fire

All platforms will be available for services, including ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper.

The Independent UK

Glasgow Central station fire: Will my train be delayed or cancelled?

Major travel disruption is expected until the end of Monday

The Independent UK

Easter travel warning ahead of six-day shutdown on Europe’s busiest railway line

Network Rail has confirmed that no intercity services will operate between London Euston and Milton Keynes

Evening Standard

Euston and Charing Cross train stations to shut during Easter and summer holidays in major blow to passengers

Euston will close for six days from Good Friday while Charing Cross will be shut for 22 days from the end of July

Evening Standard

Rail passengers 'missing out on £80m a year' in compensation for delayed journeys

Petition calls for ‘one click’ refund system to be expanded to include Trainline

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