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Flowers laid at Ladbroke Grove rail disaster memorial to honour those killed

Families bereaved by the Ladbroke Grove rail disaster have laid flowers at the memorial to honour those killed 25 years ago – each remembered as “precious and loved”. Thirty-one people died and more than 220 were injured when a rush-hour train ...

05 Oct 2024 at 12:46

Events to mark 25th anniversary of Ladbroke Grove rail disaster

Memorial events will be held on Saturday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Ladbroke Grove rail disaster. Thirty-one people were killed and more than 220 were injured when a rush-hour train collided almost head on with a high-speed train ...

05 Oct 2024 at 02:45

New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents

A new low-alcohol beer has been launched by a train operator to reduce the number of drunken passengers having accidents during the festive period. Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a “more enjoyable travel experience” and ...

05 Dec 2024 at 07:38

Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 amid shortage

Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains amid concerns over driver shortages. The minimum age to take on the role in Britain is to be lowered from 20, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Rail services are ...

07 May 2025 at 15:01

Longer freight trains will be used to cut costs and emissions

Moving goods by rail will be more cost effective and environmentally friendly due to longer freight trains being allowed. The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) said its research into couplers – which connect wagons – found ...

16 Nov 2022 at 15:41

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