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Renationalising Thames Water would be a gamble – but there is another way to help clean up the industry

The privatisation of water companies in England and Wales was supposed to bring efficiency and investment to a vital sector that had been starved of public funding. But since 1989, the industry has failed to invest sufficiently in replacing antiquated pipes and sewage treatment systems.

The Conversation

How a Highland community is cracking under Harry Potter mania

IT was once a quiet, serene Highland gem, full of Jacobite history, and bursting with stunning scenery.

The National (Scotland)

Excited Edinburgh locals get the chance to glimpse iconic Flying Scotsman train

The world-famous train is making its way back to Edinburgh this weekend and fans wishing to catch a glimpse of the iconic train have been urged to do so as safely as possible.

Edinburgh Live

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Outrage after pigeons trapped by netting under bridge at Manchester Piccadilly

The netting has been removed after complaints from distressed locals.

Manchester Evening News

Bridge over River Irwell connecting Salford and Manchester finally reopens after six year wait

The bridge was closed after the completion of the Ordsall Chord railway bridge in 2017.

Manchester Evening News

Rail trespassing above pre-Covid levels

Some 18,517 incidents of people going onto railway tracks and land without permission were recorded in the 2022/23 financial year.

The Independent UK

East Kilbride residents are being asked to share their thoughts on new transport proposal

A consultation will be held tonight.

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Dumfries train station accessibility improvements unveiled to public

A new footbridge and lifts are set to be built to create step-free access across both platforms

Daily Record

Mechanical bull from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to be named Ozzy

Public choose name of Black Sabbath singer for the bull, which will be placed at Birmingham New Street station

The Guardian - UK

Car park to close at Troon train station as major rebuild begins

New canopies will be installed at Troon Station with the car park set to close throughout the summer.

Daily Record

Exeter's new Marsh Barton rail station set to open

Devon’s newest railway station at Marsh Barton, in Exeter, has been developed by GRAHAM on behalf of Devon County Council

Birmingham Post

Road closed and trains delayed as car crashes near busy Scots railway line

Police confirmed they were called to a collision on Coast Road, Aberdeen, but it is not known if anyone sustained injuries in the crash.

Daily Record

Gorilla announce 'exciting news' after shock closure

The venue closed suddenly in April

Manchester Evening News

Network Rail statement after evacuation alarms sound at Manchester Victoria

People were reportedly told to evacuate over the speakers in the early hours of this morning

Manchester Evening News

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh trains affected as person dies after being hit by train on busy line

All lines are currently closed between Aberdeen and Dundee until around 9am after the incident happened near Montrose at around 5.30am.

Daily Record

Person dies after being hit by train on busy Scots railway line sparking rush hour disruption

All lines are currently closed between Aberdeen and Dundee until around 9am after the incident happened near Montrose at around 5.30am.

Wales Online

CCTV catches woman seconds from death as train hurtles past at crossing

It is the same place two teenage girls were killed in collision with a 70mph train

Manchester Evening News

Salford Central gets a £7.3m refurb - yet passengers are greeted by an embarrassing blunder

Rail passengers greeted by surprise rebranding of Manchester's twin city

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water urges public to back World Refill Day to tackle plastic pollution

Today is World Refill Day, and Scottish Water are calling for people to use refillable bottles and top up from the

Wales Online

Train makes emergency stop as children seen playing on 75mph line

Network Rail says it is the third near miss at the location in recent weeks

Glasgow Live

Blind man 'in near miss with freight train' after falling onto railway tracks at station

A blind man who was travelling from Glasgow to Manchester is suing after he fell onto the tracks just moments before a high speed freight train approached the spot.

Daily Mirror

Dis Life: Why travel safety for Disabled people is on the wrong side of the tracks

The rail industry is looking to cut staffing even further, which will mean less staff on platforms and potentially almost none at all in ticket offices

Manchester Evening News

Blind man fell onto the tracks at Manchester Piccadilly as freight train approached

Abdul Eneser is taking legal action against Network Rail, alleging there was no tactile paving on the platform's edge

The Guardian - UK

Blind man who fell on to rail tracks sues Network Rail over lack of tactile paving

Abdul Eneser described incident at Manchester Piccadilly as ‘most traumatic experience’

Daily Record

Plans for accessibility improvements at Dumfries Train Station set to be revealed

Network Rail has worked with architects and a number of stakeholders to produce the design which introduces a new footbridge and lifts to provide step-free access across both platforms

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