Weather chaos across UK exposes an unforgiving and out-of-date railway system
8 years, 6 months ago

Weather chaos across UK exposes an unforgiving and out-of-date railway system

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Friday morning’s rush hour degenerated into hours of stop-start frustration on the main railways connecting London with the Midlands, North West and the West of England, as well as many commuter lines to and from the capital. In the absence of HS2, the proposed high-speed link from London to the Midlands and North West, Britain’s railways rely upon the skeleton of a Victorian network – and signalling that is stuck in the 20th century. Abellio Greater Anglia, the train operator, advised people not to travel, saying “Your ticket will be valid on this route tomorrow.” Passengers flying from Britain’s fourth-busiest airport will not find their airlines so accommodating.

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Clapham Junction: Person dies in rush-hour incident
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Clapham Junction: Person dies in rush-hour incident

The Independent  

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Nationwide train chaos to last for HOURS: 'Faulty hardware' on £1.9bn communication system is behind meltdown that has left holidaymakers scrambling to get to London airports and commuters told 'get a
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nationwide train chaos to last for HOURS: 'Faulty hardware' on £1.9bn communication system is behind meltdown that has left holidaymakers scrambling to get to London airports and commuters told 'get a

Daily Mail  

* Have you faced rail delays this morning? Please email: tips@dailymail.com * Rail passengers across Britain faced major disruption during rush-hour this morning due to 'faulty hardware' on a radio system used by train drivers and signallers. A notice on the National Rail website said: There is a nationwide fault with the communication system used between train drivers and signallers. …

Rail passengers urged ‘do not travel’ as lineside fire causes chaos on East Coast Main line
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rail passengers urged ‘do not travel’ as lineside fire causes chaos on East Coast Main line

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of rail commuters and long-distance passengers face chaos on the UK’s premier route, …

Record number of train delays caused by extreme weather revealed by Network Rail figures
6 months ago

Record number of train delays caused by extreme weather revealed by Network Rail figures

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Extreme weather conditions in the UK caused record railway delays last year as floods, gales and …

UK travel chaos on tubes and trains after overnight flooding and heavy rain in London and southeast England
6 months ago

UK travel chaos on tubes and trains after overnight flooding and heavy rain in London and southeast England

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The company says: “Due to the consistent overnight rainfall throughout the GTR network, a number of services are expected to …

London travel chaos as Central and Elizabeth line commuters hit by severe delays
8 months, 3 weeks ago

London travel chaos as Central and Elizabeth line commuters hit by severe delays

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Commuters in London are facing a day of travel misery, with severe delays crippling part of …

West Coast Main Line: Key intercity routes closed
9 months, 3 weeks ago

West Coast Main Line: Key intercity routes closed

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. National Rail says: “Major disruption between Watford Junction and London Euston is now expected to continue until 10am.” Commuter lines …

Travel chaos at London Euston on first day of reopening as signaling failure leaves passengers stranded
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Travel chaos at London Euston on first day of reopening as signaling failure leaves passengers stranded

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Passengers travelling in and out of London Euston are enduring major chaos today due to a …

Rail chaos hits hundreds of thousands at start of working week
1 year, 1 month ago

Rail chaos hits hundreds of thousands at start of working week

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of thousands of rail commuters face a chaotic start to the working week due to …

Rail chaos on key Birmingham-London route following landslip
1 year, 1 month ago

Rail chaos on key Birmingham-London route following landslip

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway are unable to run trains from Birmingham towards the capital on the …

New Year’s Eve travel chaos as hundreds of trains cancelled and passengers warned not to travel
1 year, 2 months ago

New Year’s Eve travel chaos as hundreds of trains cancelled and passengers warned not to travel

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Passengers have had their New Year’s Eve plans thrown into disarray after hundreds of trains were …

Britain faces flood misery: Chaos as rail tracks are hit by floodwater with dozens of areas at risk - as Met Office issues yellow rain warning
1 year, 3 months ago

Britain faces flood misery: Chaos as rail tracks are hit by floodwater with dozens of areas at risk - as Met Office issues yellow rain warning

Daily Mail  

Flooding caused havoc on Britain's railways today amid 'do not travel' warnings for passengers as 250 areas were put on alert with nearly three inches of rain set to fall. Network Rail tweeted this photo of flooding on the line in Somerset as disruption continues A Land Rover is driven through floodwater on Derby Road in Risley, Derbyshire, this morning …

Commuters face travel chaos today as striking rail workers bring Britain's trains to a juddering halt with strikes - with NO services on c2c and disruption on Greater Anglia
1 year, 3 months ago

Commuters face travel chaos today as striking rail workers bring Britain's trains to a juddering halt with strikes - with NO services on c2c and disruption on Greater Anglia

Daily Mail  

Rail strike misery continued for passengers in Britain today with no trains on the entire c2c network and a limited service on Greater Anglia and Stansted Express. The next strikes are: Tomorrow - Gatwick Express, South Western Railway, Southeastern & Southern Thursday - CrossCountry, Great Western Railway & Heathrow Express Friday - Northern and TransPennine Express Train drivers across England …

Trainline app problems hit rail journeys during rush hours
1 year, 3 months ago

Trainline app problems hit rail journeys during rush hours

The Independent  

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Storm Debi continues to disrupt thousands of passengers’ journeys as trains cancelled and planes grounded
1 year, 4 months ago

Storm Debi continues to disrupt thousands of passengers’ journeys as trains cancelled and planes grounded

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of travellers by rail, air and sea face cancellations and disruption as Storm …

Storm Babet travel advice: How the extreme weather is affecting trains, flights and ferry services
1 year, 5 months ago

Storm Babet travel advice: How the extreme weather is affecting trains, flights and ferry services

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Storm Babet will track gradually northwards in the coming days, and although the most significant impacts are expected within the …

Early morning rail disruption after deluge of heavy rain
1 year, 6 months ago

Early morning rail disruption after deluge of heavy rain

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rail passengers faced some cancelled and altered services on Thursday …

Ferry queues and rail strikes hit start of summer holidays
1 year, 8 months ago

Ferry queues and rail strikes hit start of summer holidays

The Independent  

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RAC issues summer holiday travel chaos warning as pain looms for air, rail and ferry passengers
1 year, 8 months ago

RAC issues summer holiday travel chaos warning as pain looms for air, rail and ferry passengers

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Drivers are being warned over severe road congestion, with the RAC forecasting that nearly 13 million people embarking on day …

Rail disruption warned after ‘huge’ landslip leaves track hanging
2 years, 2 months ago

Rail disruption warned after ‘huge’ landslip leaves track hanging

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Major disruption is expected after a main railway line collapsed in a “huge” landslip which left …

Majority of trains run by northern operators are delayed
2 years, 3 months ago

Majority of trains run by northern operators are delayed

The Independent  

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Railway passengers face severe disruption after trains suspended at Paddington station
2 years, 6 months ago

Railway passengers face severe disruption after trains suspended at Paddington station

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rail passengers have been told to expect severe disruption after services were suspended at Paddington station. …

Staff shortage and heavy rain blight weekend train journeys
2 years, 6 months ago

Staff shortage and heavy rain blight weekend train journeys

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Thameslink’s control team are looking to source replacement transport where possible.” On the main line connecting London with the West …

Rail chaos as train companies warn against travel on key August dates
2 years, 7 months ago

Rail chaos as train companies warn against travel on key August dates

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy UK train users are facing two weekends of chaos, as the country’s top rail firms issue …

Train signals melt in UK as unprecedented heatwave bakes Europe. See pics
2 years, 8 months ago

Train signals melt in UK as unprecedented heatwave bakes Europe. See pics

India Today  

The mercury has alarmingly shot up in parts of Europe that are reeling under a severe heatwave due to wildfires raging across Portugal, Spain, France, Greece and Croatia. We're repairing the line after a fire on the route between Peterborough and London King’s Cross: https://t.co/nNgIhK31bw#heatwaveuk pic.twitter.com/HU8DsGmSRl — Network Rail July 20, 2022 On any given day we have about 30,000km …

Rail travel between Scotland and England disrupted following record heat
2 years, 8 months ago

Rail travel between Scotland and England disrupted following record heat

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Network Rail announced on Wednesday morning there would be no trains between London Euston …

UK heatwave: Thunderstorms to bring further rail chaos on Wednesday
2 years, 8 months ago

UK heatwave: Thunderstorms to bring further rail chaos on Wednesday

The Telegraph  

After railway lines buckled in record heat, thunderstorms could wreak travel chaos and power cuts on Wednesday. Transport for London said sweltering overnight temperatures and a risk of lightning strikes and heavy rain could see train disruption during the morning rush hour. It warned spray and sudden flooding could see road closures with a "slight chance that power cuts could …

Britain’s railways not engineered to cope with heatwave, experts warn
2 years, 8 months ago

Britain’s railways not engineered to cope with heatwave, experts warn

The Independent  

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Peak District and North Coast 500 among Britons’ most desired destinations
2 years, 8 months ago

Peak District and North Coast 500 among Britons’ most desired destinations

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They included a night under Northumberland’s International Dark Sky Park, a road trip along Scotland’s North Coast 500 and a …

Rail services return to normal after days of storm disruption
3 years, 1 month ago

Rail services return to normal after days of storm disruption

The Independent  

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Storm Dudley to spark travel chaos for trains, planes and ferries
3 years, 1 month ago

Storm Dudley to spark travel chaos for trains, planes and ferries

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The train operator said: “Our train services will cease running early on Wednesday afternoon. “The strength of the winds expected …

Trains restored on West Coast main line after sharp cuts to schedules
3 years, 7 months ago

Trains restored on West Coast main line after sharp cuts to schedules

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After criticism from passengers about overcrowded services, Avanti West Coast is restoring some of the trains …

London Euston rail station to close for emergency flood repairs
3 years, 8 months ago

London Euston rail station to close for emergency flood repairs

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of Britain’s busiest railway stations, London Euston, is to close overnight to allow engineers to …

How the government will squander £50m on empty trains this weekend
4 years, 5 months ago

How the government will squander £50m on empty trains this weekend

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As you may not know, the government is paying Avanti West Coast to run 150 trains connecting Manchester Piccadilly and …

Christmas travel: Widespread disruption on the railways with dozens of cancellations before festive break
5 years, 3 months ago

Christmas travel: Widespread disruption on the railways with dozens of cancellations before festive break

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As Britain’s rail network prepares for its annual Christmas shut down, travellers across the UK and …

Rail passengers in northwest England disrupted on busy travel weekend
5 years, 7 months ago

Rail passengers in northwest England disrupted on busy travel weekend

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Damage to overhead electric wires on the West Coast Main Line brought many services to a standstill, with wholesale cancellations …

UK weather forecast: Severe storm warning as downpour threatens power cuts and transport delays
5 years, 7 months ago

UK weather forecast: Severe storm warning as downpour threatens power cuts and transport delays

The Independent  

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UK weather forecast: ‘Danger to life’ warning as thunderstorms set to cause travel disruption
5 years, 7 months ago

UK weather forecast: ‘Danger to life’ warning as thunderstorms set to cause travel disruption

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to …

Euston delays: Severe disruption facing thousands due to earlier signal failure
5 years, 7 months ago

Euston delays: Severe disruption facing thousands due to earlier signal failure

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of passengers are facing evening disruption thanks to an earlier signal failure at London Euston …

London Waterloo delays: Rush-hour disruption caused by train arriving early
5 years, 9 months ago

London Waterloo delays: Rush-hour disruption caused by train arriving early

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Commuters at Britain’s busiest railway station faced rush-hour disruption caused by a train arriving early. The …

Labour conference: Politicians and media stranded in Liverpool as west coast main line trains stop running
6 years, 6 months ago

Labour conference: Politicians and media stranded in Liverpool as west coast main line trains stop running

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Politicians and members of the media face a long and difficult journey from the Labour Party …

Govia Thameslink and Northern Rail abandon timetable changes following travel chaos
6 years, 8 months ago

Govia Thameslink and Northern Rail abandon timetable changes following travel chaos

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rail timetable changes proposed for December are to be discarded in an effort to avoid a …

Rail chaos for commuters on first working day of huge train timetable changes
6 years, 10 months ago

Rail chaos for commuters on first working day of huge train timetable changes

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The key change is that trains from across the southeast will be funnelled through a central core between London Blackfriars …

Rail strikes: Travel chaos as Greater Anglia, Northern rail and SNCF train staff stage walk-out
6 years, 10 months ago

Rail strikes: Travel chaos as Greater Anglia, Northern rail and SNCF train staff stage walk-out

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please allow extra time for journeys, plan carefully and consider whether travel is necessary.” Greater Anglia services in Essex, Suffolk …

UK weather latest: Extreme cold brings train cancellations to southern and eastern England
7 years, 1 month ago

UK weather latest: Extreme cold brings train cancellations to southern and eastern England

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rail travel in large parts of southern and eastern England is being hit by predictions of …

Storm Brian: trains, boats and planes seriously disrupted
7 years, 5 months ago

Storm Brian: trains, boats and planes seriously disrupted

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Arriva Trains Wales are advising NOT TO TRAVEL along the Cambrian Coast route for the rest …

Rail, airways disrupted as Britain braces for massive storm
11 years, 4 months ago

Rail, airways disrupted as Britain braces for massive storm

Firstpost  

Driving rains and high winds lashed the UK on Sunday evening, as officials warned that the storm forecasters are calling one of the worst in years will cause widespread disruptions for early morning commuters. London: Driving rains and high winds lashed the UK on Sunday evening, as officials warned that the storm forecasters are calling one of the worst in …

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