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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 Times of India

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

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 Independent UK

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‘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 Guardian - 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

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Drivers warned of busiest bank holiday in traffic in 10 years

Several train stations will also be closed over the long weekend

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

Network Rail must restore swift nesting sites

Letter: Sue Atkinson responds to a report that nesting holes were blocked during work on Chapel Milton Viaduct

The Guardian - UK

Anger as swifts’ nesting holes in Derbyshire rail viaduct ‘blocked up’

Campaigners say birds could die trying to access ancestral nests that were sealed during rail refurbishment

The Guardian - UK

Network Rail worker wins race harassment case after EDL leaflet left in locker

Colleagues left anti-Islam leaflet in locker belonging to Parmjit Bassi, who is not a Muslim, and accused him of knife attack

The Guardian - UK

Speedy Hire shares under pressure on profit alert

The London-listed equipment hire firm said full-year underlying earnings are set to drop to around £90 million, down from £97.1 million in 2024-25.

Evening Standard

Glasgow Central reopens after ‘tremendous’ effort following nearby blaze

A small exclusion zone remains in place.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

Another exit at Glasgow Central to reopen as demolition after fire progresses

The Hope Street exit from the station will return to use on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Glasgow Central station partially reopens after fire ravaged nearby building

The fire ripped through a neighbouring building on March 8.

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Evening Standard

Glasgow Central station partially reopening after vape shop fire

A number of services will return, though some will operate on a reduced capacity.

Evening Standard

Glasgow Central to stay closed until at least March 18 as demolition work starts

A fire broke out in a building near the station on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Demolition of fire-damaged building near Glasgow Central begins

The blaze broke out on Sunday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Demolition begins on historic building severely damaged by fire near Glasgow Central

The train station has been partially closed for several days after the blaze

Evening Standard

Ice cream advert pumping out chocolate scent at station sparks 'nausea' complaints

‘Multi-sensory’ advert for ice-cream brand Magnum leaves passengers at interchange to London Underground feeling sick

The Independent UK

Smelly tube station ice cream advert sparks nausea complaints from commuters

The ‘multi-sensory’ ad emits a strong chocolate scent

Evening Standard

Further collapses at fire-ravaged Glasgow building, council says

The city council said what remains of the historic building is ‘seriously compromised’.

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