FOR those with a fear of flying, or perhaps just want to lessen their carbon footprint, travelling by train is a perfect alternative. There is now a brand new high-speed train that takes passengers from Paris and Berlin, making European travel even more accessible. 2 The new bullet train takes… New ‘bullet’ train to connect … Read more
SCOTS dashing to get home for Christmas are facing some festive setbacks as high winds spark travel chaos. The country is currently under a yellow wind warning as ferocious gusts reach speeds of more than 80mph. 4 Ferocious winds are battering the country (Archive image)Credit: John Kirkby -… Christmas travel thrown into chaos as Scotland … Read more
COMMUTERS face a travel nightmare before Christmas as Scotrail bosses struggle to convince drivers to accept overtime on days off. The nationalised train operator expects weekend cancellations due to staff shortages in spite of a recruitment drive and wage rises. 2 Cancellations are likely across… ScotRail braced for fresh cancellations as driver shortage continues …C0NTINUE … Read more
THE Scottish Government has been urged to reduce the cost of rail travel after a price comparison found it was cheaper to fly from Edinburgh to London than commute to Glasgow by train. Research by Scottish Labour found a return flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted could cost as little as… Flights to London from … Read more
PASSENGERS traveling this month are being warned not to take huge suitcases onboard in an airline-style crackdown. Great Western Railway has introduced the new rules ahead of Christmas travel, due to fears of overcrowding on trains. 2 Trains are cracking down on passengers taking too much… Trains company cracks down on hand luggage as passengers … Read more
AN URGENT hunt has been launched for a man who sexually assaulted a female passenger on a Scots train. The alleged attack unfolded at around 6pm on November 25 in Glasgow, British Transport Police said. The victim, in her 20s, was travelling between Glasgow Central and Barrhead, when she was… Woman sexually assaulted on Glasgow train as … Read more
THIS clip captures the shocking moment a train ploughs into an oblivious tourist who is trying to take a selfie in Taiwan. Watch as Liu Nu, 55, stands with her back to the oncoming train, apparently attempting to snap a pic with the locomotive. 6 The moment Liu Nu is struck from behind by the … Read more
THIS is the moment water pours into a packed ScotRail train – causing staff and passengers to dodge the deluge. The gangway on the carriage was left soaking by the leaky service this morning. 3 Rain water poured into a ScotRail train between East Kilbride and GlasgowCredit: Scottish Sun 3 Commuters… Moment water streams into … Read more
TRAIN passengers have faced delays nearly 15,000 times in the past five years due to issues with junction points. Network Rail figures show trains are thrown into chaos over faulty points more than 50 times a week. One failure alone between Reading and Newbury in Berkshire last January affected… Train passengers faced delays 15,000 times … Read more
Warning over new pay-per-kilometre tax plans that could cost drivers hundreds every year …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> SCOTS drivers could have to fork out hundreds each year over a new pay-per-kilometre plan. The Scottish Government is currently looking at two options to help hit a key net zero measure by bringing in traffic demand management schemes. … Read more