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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

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)

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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

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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

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

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

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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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

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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

The Independent UK

Fire near Euston station sparks major disruption to UK rail services

Passengers face disruptions on the rail line between London and Watford Junction

The Independent UK

Storm Goretti travel chaos: Everything you need to know as ‘do not travel’ warnings issued

Exclusive: Hundreds of trains and dozens of flights cancelled as 90mph winds approach

The Independent UK

What are your rights if your train is cancelled or delayed?

You could get all your money back from most rail firms for a one-hour delay – but on Grand Central and Eurostar payouts are a lot less generous

The Independent UK

Rail passenger offered £10k compensation for 18-minute train delay

Exclusive: John Wareing, who travelled from Preston to London, inadvertently entered the incorrect fare

The Independent UK

Manchester to London ‘ghost train’ to carry passengers after U-turn

The decision to run it without passengers was criticised by Avanti West Coast and the transport secretary

The Independent UK

The story behind the ‘ghost train that never was’ from Manchester to London

After Manchester-London ‘no passengers’ U-turn, who calls the shots on which rail services can run?

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