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12:18, 29 JUL 2026

Why travellers still pick the train over flying between UK cities

Two thirds of Brits would rather take a train than fly between UK cities and research shows rail travel actually costs 71% less than flying, saving passengers an average of 147 per journey.

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One in four couples clash over holiday plans - from budgets to bedtimes

A survey of 2,000 people in relationships has found the top things couples disagree about when travelling together, from where to eat to what time to go to bed

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Woman sexually assaulted multiple times on a train as police search for man

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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Two new UK cities to get own version of 'Eurostar' with links to Channel Tunnel

Virgin Trains has been granted permission to use Eurostar's east London train depot, paving the way for it to launch international services through the Channel Tunnel

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Interrailing in Europe becomes top travel choice for Gen X and Boomers

New research suggests that scenic rail journeys are a huge draw for older generations - despite the trip being more commonly linked with young backpackers

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Woman fined 100 after passenger complains her cat 'miaows too loudly' on train

Monet the white cat was travelling alongside their owner Camille and her partner Pierre on August 21 when a disgruntled passenger lodged a complaint, leading to a conductor dishing out a fine

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Bloke takes some birthday meth then steals tourist land train picking up passengers

Florida man Jonathan Patrick Winslow turned up to a train depot with 'rock music blaring' before cajoling an employee to pass him the keys to one of the vehicles

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New interactive digital map reveals Britains most inspiring place for hit songs

The results are in and the London borough of Camden is featured in more hit songs than any other place in the UK. Find out how your area compares with this interactive map

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This is what your kids really want to do this Easter - and it's not all about screen time

A new survey has found what children would like to do over the Easter holidays, and it seems it's not spending time on their screens. Instead, they'd like to do these activities

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London's King's Cross station 'evacuated' as security alert tells all to leave

Footage has emerged showing the central London train station King's Cross being evacuated during rush hour as commuters complained on social media

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'I went to Europe's most hated city - there was wee and cranes but beer was good'

OPINION: Brave Senior Features Writer Layla Nicholson dared to go beyond the Eurostar barrier and crossed the border into mainland Europe. But, what was waiting on the other side made bleak Britain look bright

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Brit who refused to give up train seat for OAP praised for sticking to her guns

A woman has sparked a debate online after she refused to give up her first class seat for an elderly passenger on a packed train journey from London to Aberdeen

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Commuters can get up to 50% off train tickets this month but only at specific time

If you're sick of forking out large sums of money for train tickets, there are some seriously impressive discounts up for grabs this month but only if you book within a specific time frame

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China is making a flying train that will travel faster than a plane

China Railway will use Maglev (magnetic levitation) the same as several high-speed trains around the world do the difference is, this one will travel way faster than any locomotive that's ever been built

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Rail operator admits it still uses fax machine to send vital info to train crews

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was gobsmacked to discover rail operator Northern still use fax machines, with one boss admitting: 'It is very much true'

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Man self-taught in 29 languages says Swahili will be his last - here's why

Wouter Corduwener, 35, has dabbled in 29 different languages during his lifetime - including German, Japanese, Turkish, and Arabic - and is now turning his attention to Swahili

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Eurostar launch flash sale with 35 tickets including spot with 3.38 pints

If you fancy a cheap break this autumn then Eurostar is the answerer of prayers. You can now get tickets high-speed cross-Channel train for as little as 35 but you'll have to be quick

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Weekend summer holiday chaos as major London station cancels dozens of journeys

London King's Cross has been thrown into chaos today after a fault in the overhead wiring has led to dozens of trains being cancelled or delayed heading out of the city

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Brits baffled by carbon jargon with over three quarters confused by terms like 'carbon intensity' and 'leakage'

A study of 2,000 adults found 60% couldn't explain what a carbon footprint is - and 54 per cent weren't sure of the best way to reduce their emissions.

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Train passengers caught plugging in sex toys, air fryers and lawn mowers onboard

Train passengers have been witnessed plugging all sorts into the below-seat power to charge their devices ranging from giant TVs and computer consoles to kettles and even a popcorn machine

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Inside the 'world's most boring tourist attraction' with 'dismal views of dead trees'

An analysis of millions of Google reviews has revealed the number one dullest attraction in the world which huge numbers of people have claimed is mind numbingly dreadful

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