Passenger threatens conductor at knife point on busy Scots train

Passenger threatens conductor at knife point on busy Scots train

COPS are hunting a blade nut who threatened a train conductor. At around 1pm on Sunday 10 November, a member of train staff approached a man on a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen. 2 The incident occurred on a train from Edinburgh Waverley (pictured) and AberdeenCredit: PA:Press Association 2 Police are hunting for the … Read more

Finnish telecom company hit by cable outage – POLITICO

Finnish telecom company hit by cable outage – POLITICO

“Most redundant services should be restored, and will hopefully not be affected further,” the company said. Finnish authorities are currently investigating the incident together with the network company, Transport and Communications Minister Lulu Ranne said on Tuesday. “We take the situation seriously,” she added. This latest disruption comes two weeks after an incident involving two … Read more

Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer on one of the world’s most luxurious train adventures

Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer on one of the world’s most luxurious train adventures

WE’D just escaped Hell’s Gate and were heading into the Jaws of Death, on what was definitely one of the most thrilling rides I’ve ever had. No, I wasn’t in a theme park, I was onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, on an incredible rail tour from Vancouver to the gorgeous town of Banff, snaking our way … Read more

Is the Elizabeth line down? London Underground status and strike updates for Paddington to Abbey Wood route

Is the Elizabeth line down? London Underground status and strike updates for Paddington to Abbey Wood route

OPENED by the late Queen in 2022, the Elizabeth Line connects Reading with Essex via London. While it generally gets commuters to their destinations in a fraction of the time of other routes available, the line has been experiencing problems in November 2024 — here’s everything we know. 3 The Elizabeth Line has been experiencing … Read more

SNP ‘must end scandal’ of bus drivers facing violence from gangs, says Sarwar

SNP ‘must end scandal’ of bus drivers facing violence from gangs, says Sarwar

NATS ministers must “end the scandal” of bus drivers facing violence from gangs of thuggish youths, Anas Sarwar has demanded. The Scottish Labour leader made the call ahead of a Holyrood vote on Wednesday on a scheme to take free bus passes off misbehaving thugs. 2 Anas Sarwar MSP has made the call in the … Read more

The death of a Russian defector: Who failed Maxim Kuzminov?

The death of a Russian defector: Who failed Maxim Kuzminov?

The death of a Russian defector: Who failed Maxim Kuzminov? Ukraine’s most celebrated deserter was gunned down in a Spanish beach town. By CLAUDIA CHIAPPA, EVA HARTOG, and VERONIKA MELKOZEROVAin Villajoyosa, Spain Illustration by Brian Stauffer for POLITICO The first person to spot the body was an elderly Spanish man who mistook it for a … Read more

First ever direct train link between Scotland & Wales to open for first time

First ever direct train link between Scotland & Wales to open for first time

A BRAND new train service linking Scotland and Wales is set to run for the first time in a huge boost for customers. Rail operator CrossCountry revealed that the new service will officially be rolled out next month. 1 The service officially launches next monthCredit: Getty And passengers can already book their journeys on the … Read more

Schoolboy, 10, suddenly goes missing after being last seen at train station – with urgent search launched to find him

Schoolboy, 10, suddenly goes missing after being last seen at train station – with urgent search launched to find him

A 10-YEAR-OLD schoolboy has suddenly gone missing after he was last seen at a train station. Cops have launched an urgent search for Ibrahima, who was was last seen outside Manchester Piccadilly station at 2.30pm yesterday. 2 A snap of missing schoolboy Ibrahima The youngster is described as being of slim build, around 4ft 10ins … Read more

How two stunning train stations will be transformed into ‘cultural islands’ by 2026

How two stunning train stations will be transformed into ‘cultural islands’ by 2026

TWO train stations in Istanbul will become ‘cultural islands’ by 2026, featuring museums, galleries and public gardens. Authorities in the Turkish city are working to transform Sirkeci and Haydarpaşa train stations into cultural venues. 4 Two train stations in Istanbul will become arts and culture hubs by 2026Credit: Alamy 4 Art galleries and themed museums … Read more

Horror axe rampage at train station in France leaves 6 injured as victim has ‘hand cut off’ & another has ‘skull split’

Horror axe rampage at train station in France leaves 6 injured as victim has ‘hand cut off’ & another has ‘skull split’

A HORROR axe attack in France has left six people injured with one victim having their skull split open and another losing their hand. Cops have launched a desperate hunt for multiple attackers after the terrifying brawl at a train station just outside of Paris. 1 A horror axe attack at a French train station … Read more