Rail chaos which ruined mourners’ journeys continues for second day
2 years, 3 months ago

Rail chaos which ruined mourners’ journeys continues for second day

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. The damage to wires near Hayes and Harlington station caused all lines to and from Paddington to be blocked from 6.30am on Monday, causing severe disruption for mourners travelling to London and Windsor in Berkshire. In an update issued on Tuesday morning, National Rail Enquiries said: “No trains are able to run between Heathrow Airport/West Drayton and London Paddington. “Passengers are strongly advised only to travel if necessary and to please check before you travel.” Staff at Reading station ordered taxis for some passengers travelling long distances on Monday amid a limited number of departing trains, with some people being taken as far as Birmingham by car. One woman, who was visibly distressed by the disruption and the prospect of getting stuck hours from home on her own overnight, said her journey in and out of London on Monday was set to total around 10 hours as opposed to the usual three, resulting in her missing the Queen’s funeral and procession which she had intended to see.

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Travel news - live: Christmas getaway latest as traffic and train delays set to impact festive season
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Travel news - live: Christmas getaway latest as traffic and train delays set to impact festive season

The Independent  

Passengers at London Liverpool Street on Thursday morning faced cancellations and delays with the Stansted Express 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 rail travel returns to normal after problems with a radio system disrupted the morning commute
1 month ago

UK rail travel returns to normal after problems with a radio system disrupted the morning commute

The Independent  

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Radio system failure halts UK trains: Airports and major rail routes hit hard across Britain
1 month ago

Radio system failure halts UK trains: Airports and major rail routes hit hard across Britain

Hindustan Times  

Rail travellers across Britain faced disruption Friday after a fault in a radio system used by drivers and signallers nationwide prompted cancellations across the network. Travellers look at the information board at Victoria Station in London, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 as rail travellers across Britain are facing disruption after a fault in a radio system used by drivers and signalers …

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

Rail misery on three key intercity lines over bank holiday weekend in England and Wales
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rail misery on three key intercity lines over bank holiday weekend in England and Wales

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 Three key intercity rail lines will be interrupted over the August bank holiday weekend for Network …

Rush hour chaos on the Elizabeth line... again: Thousands of commuters' journeys are disrupted with trains suspended due to over-running engineering works
5 months, 1 week ago

Rush hour chaos on the Elizabeth line... again: Thousands of commuters' journeys are disrupted with trains suspended due to over-running engineering works

Daily Mail  

The Elizabeth line was suspended through London until at least midday today following over-running engineering works, causing morning rush-hour chaos. Massive queues at London Paddington station this morning due to the Elizabeth line closure No Elizabeth line trains are running from Woolwich station in South East London this morning Passengers outside Woolwich station this morning after all Elizabeth line trains …

May rail misery: Eight days of disruption facing passengers as strikes and engineering work combine
8 months, 1 week ago

May rail misery: Eight days of disruption facing passengers as strikes and engineering work combine

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 main London-Birmingham line will be severed between Rugby and Birmingham International due to track renewal work – disrupting Avanti …

Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line severely disrupted as train derailment sparks rush hour chaos
9 months ago

Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line severely disrupted as train derailment sparks rush hour chaos

The Independent  

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Rail chaos hits hundreds of thousands at start of working week
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rail chaos hits hundreds of thousands at start of working week

The Independent  

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Half-term travel chaos as trains hit by strikes, floods and engineering work
11 months ago

Half-term travel chaos as trains hit by strikes, floods and engineering work

The Independent  

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Rail strike: How can you reach the airport by train?
11 months, 1 week ago

Rail strike: How can you reach the airport by train?

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. Passengers using London Gatwick will be significantly affected on the first day of strikes, Tuesday 30 January, when no Gatwick …

Britons face a day of post-Xmas travel chaos: ALL trains out of London Euston are cancelled with other rail routes across the country suspended after Storm Gerrit's 85mph gales batter country and two
1 year ago

Britons face a day of post-Xmas travel chaos: ALL trains out of London Euston are cancelled with other rail routes across the country suspended after Storm Gerrit's 85mph gales batter country and two

Daily Mail  

Passengers again faced major rail disruption today as all services were cancelled at both London Paddington and Euston stations after two people were hit by trains. Passengers wait for information at London Euston station today amid major rail chaos Chaotic scenes at London Euston once again today as passengers wait for travel updates Former Conservative MP Edwina Currie among those …

Thousands of Brit holidaymakers risk missing flights as multiple signalling failures between London St Pancras and Luton spark rail chaos
1 year ago

Thousands of Brit holidaymakers risk missing flights as multiple signalling failures between London St Pancras and Luton spark rail chaos

Daily Mail  

Thousands of holidaymakers in Britain could miss flights at London Luton Airport today amid rail chaos due to multiple signalling failures on the Midland Main Line. Send your pictures to: [email protected] ** Rail passengers caught up in the Thameslink disruption at Bedford train station this morning Information signs at London St Pancras station showing cancelled trains this afternoon Delayed passengers …

Train strikes November 2023: Full list of tube cancellations this weekend as London's Underground and Overground closures grinds city to a halt
1 year, 2 months ago

Train strikes November 2023: Full list of tube cancellations this weekend as London's Underground and Overground closures grinds city to a halt

Daily Mail  

Severe disruption is expected across London's transport network this weekend, due to planned closures on parts of London Underground and Overground networks. On Saturday November 11, severe disruption is expected on the London Underground due to works on a new signalling system When are tubes cancelled this weekend? Saturday November 11 On Saturday November 11, severe disruption is expected on …

Early morning rail disruption after deluge of heavy rain
1 year, 3 months ago

Early morning rail disruption after deluge of heavy rain

The Independent  

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London Waterloo: Commuters warned to stay away due to ‘major signalling problem’
1 year, 8 months ago

London Waterloo: Commuters warned to stay away due to ‘major signalling problem’

The Independent  

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Manchester Piccadilly station cancels all trains on Sunday
2 years ago

Manchester Piccadilly station cancels all trains on Sunday

The Independent  

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’All I want to do is get on my train, drink my Thatchers and be happy’ – rail chaos fury
2 years ago

’All I want to do is get on my train, drink my Thatchers and be happy’ – rail chaos fury

The Independent  

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Rail passengers hit by disruption on last weekend before Christmas
2 years ago

Rail passengers hit by disruption on last weekend before Christmas

The Independent  

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How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?
2 years ago

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

The Independent  

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Rail passengers face fresh disruption as drivers and other workers take action
2 years, 1 month ago

Rail passengers face fresh disruption as drivers and other workers take action

The Independent  

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Travel chaos fears as strikes to close 89 per cent of train network on weekend of London marathon
2 years, 3 months ago

Travel chaos fears as strikes to close 89 per cent of train network on weekend of London marathon

Daily Mail  

London marathon will impacted as 11 per cent of train network will be operating Strikes by several unions on October 1 will cause travel chaos and disrupt events There are fears rail strikes on October 1, which will close 89 per cent of the train network, will cause travel chaos for tens of thousands of people trying to attend the …

Rail services at Paddington station hit by severe disruption
2 years, 3 months ago

Rail services at Paddington station hit by severe disruption

The Independent  

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Passengers face three more days of train disruption due to damaged wires
2 years, 3 months ago

Passengers face three more days of train disruption due to damaged wires

The Independent  

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Third day of train disruption as engineers tackle damage to overhead wires
2 years, 3 months ago

Third day of train disruption as engineers tackle damage to overhead wires

The Independent  

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Travel disruption continues on railways as engineers tackle cable damage
2 years, 3 months ago

Travel disruption continues on railways as engineers tackle cable damage

The Independent  

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Mourners visiting London for Queen’s funeral urged to stay for lunch
2 years, 3 months ago

Mourners visiting London for Queen’s funeral urged to stay for lunch

The Independent  

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London to face ‘unprecedented travel demand’ as people pay respects to the Queen
2 years, 3 months ago

London to face ‘unprecedented travel demand’ as people pay respects to the Queen

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More than half of Glastonbury trains axed due to rail strikes
2 years, 6 months ago

More than half of Glastonbury trains axed due to rail strikes

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Rail passengers warned over Easter journeys
2 years, 9 months ago

Rail passengers warned over Easter journeys

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Rail services return to normal after days of storm disruption
2 years, 10 months ago

Rail services return to normal after days of storm disruption

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Trackside fire leaves hundreds of rush-hour commuters stuck as 70 trains delayed
2 years, 11 months ago

Trackside fire leaves hundreds of rush-hour commuters stuck as 70 trains delayed

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Pingdemic: London Tube line suspended and rail services cancelled as staff told to self-isolate by Covid app
3 years, 5 months ago

Pingdemic: London Tube line suspended and rail services cancelled as staff told to self-isolate by Covid app

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London train going wrong way stops metres away from head-on crash
4 years, 6 months ago

London train going wrong way stops metres away from head-on crash

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Rail passengers in northwest England disrupted on busy travel weekend
5 years, 4 months ago

Rail passengers in northwest England disrupted on busy travel weekend

The Independent  

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St Pancras delays: Rail line between London and Luton reopens after ‘major disruption’
5 years, 9 months ago

St Pancras delays: Rail line between London and Luton reopens after ‘major disruption’

The Independent  

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