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Family pay tribute to 'devoted' train driver killed in Bedford crash

Around 100 people were injured in the crash as nine are currently fighting for their lives in hospital

Evening Standard

Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ driver killed in train crash near Bedford as update issued on disruption

Shaun Burton, 60, died when the East Midlands Railway train he was driving crashed near Bedford

The Independent UK

Does Bedford train crash raise wider questions about safety?

It is not yet clear what could have allowed the two trains to collide despite multiple failsafes in today’s railways

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Train driver killed in Bedford crash named as family pay tribute

Family of Shaun Burton, 60, say they are ‘devastated by his loss’ and their thoughts are ‘also with those affected’

The Guardian - UK

Passengers face a week of rail disruption after fatal Bedford train crash

The crash killed the driver of one of the trains and left around 100 people injured

Evening Standard

Passengers to face rail disruption for a week following fatal train crash

Network Rail said a ‘complex recovery operation’ to remove the damaged trains and carriages from the railway had begun.

The Independent UK

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said will conduct a ‘full, independent safety investigation’ into the crash.

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King ‘greatly saddened’ after train driver killed and dozens injured after crash

The crash involved two East Midlands Railway (EMR) services.

The Independent UK

Thousands of Gatwick passengers stranded after sinkholes found on South London rail bridge

All rail lines between Purley and East Croydon were immediately shut down to protect passengers

Evening Standard

Gatwick Airport traffic: Passengers stranded after sinkholes force closure of major rail route

All lines between Purley and East Croydon were closed as Gatwick Express advices customers not to travel

The Independent UK

Active travel plans for capital rail line backed by minister

An SNP minister has said a disused rail line in Edinburgh must be converted into a public pathway 'sooner rather than later'

The National (Scotland)

Major disruption on UK rail network after lorry smashes into Warwickshire bridge; driver arrested

Passengers on the West Coast Main Line faced widespread delays and cancellations after a railway bridge in Warwickshire partially collapsed when it was struck by a lorry. Services have resumed, but disruption is expected to continue as repair work progresses.

The Times of India

Busy train line closes after car hits bridge as commuters face delays

A BUSY train line has closed, leading to commuters facing delays after a car hit a bridge ...

The National (Scotland)

Major £20m upgrade for one of Scotland's most important rail lines begins

A MAJOR £20 million upgrade of the overhead power lines on Scotland’s original electrified railway is underway ...

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The Independent UK

Train strikes and EU entry-exit delays spark fears of bank holiday travel chaos

Roads to coastal resorts and Premier League venues are likely to be congested

The Independent UK

Ambitious new plans for Liverpool Central station revealed

The plans aim to connect Liverpool Central to Lime Street, similar to King’s Cross and St Pancras in London

The Times of India

UK railway bridge famous for smashing vehicles destroys tractor roof again

A tractor's roof was ripped off after getting stuck under a notoriously low railway bridge in Ely, Cambridgeshire, a site with a history of vehicle collisions. Despite clear height warnings and a nearby level crossing, drivers repeatedly misjudge their vehicle's height. This incident adds to the bridge's infamous reputation, though…

The Independent UK

Why do train drivers need radio communication with signallers? GSM-R explained

A notable feature is a big red button which triggers a Railway Emergency Call that can bring all the trains in the local area to a halt

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The Independent UK

High speed trains spin wind turbines to generate power in first UK trial

Generating electricity from passing trains could help make rail travel 'even greener choice'

The Guardian - UK

‘People can see it – but can’t use it’: mystery of completed East-West Rail line that has no passenger trains

The East West Rail project linking Oxford to Milton Keynes was finished in 2024. There’s just one hitch: no services

The Guardian - UK

Heavy traffic expected as RAC predicts busiest bank holiday for motorists in years

Drivers seem undeterred by high fuel prices and gloomy weather forecasts, while engineering works spell delays for railway passengers

The Independent UK

Millions of rail passengers to face disruption over May bank holiday weekends

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The Independent UK

Bank holiday misery for millions of rail passengers due to engineering work

Journeys on both the East and West Coast Main Lines will be affected, as will travel in London and South Wales

The Independent UK

Drivers warned of busiest bank holiday in traffic in 10 years

Several train stations will also be closed over the long weekend

Evening Standard

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

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