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ScotRail cancelled more than 17,000 trains in 2024/2025, raising serious concerns about service reliability across Scotland’s rail network, according to newly released figures.

06.09.2025

ScotRail launches $432M fleet and electrification program

ScotRail has invested $432m to procure 69 new battery-electric trains and electrify Borders and Fife railways, boosting capacity, reliability, and sustainability and speeding up Scotland’s low-carbon transport plans.
ScotRail to procure battery-electric trains for modern travel

06.09.2025

ScotRail to procure battery-electric trains for modern travel

ScotRail has ordered 69 battery-electric trains, and financing for investment will be provided by the Scottish government.
TfL’s urgent move to stop Underground strikes in London

06.09.2025

TfL’s urgent move to stop Underground strikes in London

Transport for London issued an urgent appeal to avert Underground strike action and called upon the RMT union to suspend action and return to negotiations.
London Tube strike: key facts, timeline, and wider impact

05.09.2025

London Tube strike: key facts, timeline, and wider impact

London Tube strike will bring massive disruptions to the capital on 7-11 September when more than 10,000 members of the RMT union will be on scheduled strikes regarding wages and working conditions.
Cambridge South Station set for 2026 launch

05.09.2025

Cambridge South Station to Open with Full Services

A new Cambridge South Station will be handed over by early 2026, which will offer the full complement of passenger services from opening day onwards.
Tube Strike Talks Continue Amid Pay and Shift Dispute

02.09.2025

Tube Strike Negotiations Aim to Prevent Major Disruption

Talks between London Underground (LU) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are at a crossroads. Staff want better shifts and a shorter working week, but LU bosses claim the changes are not feasible.
Travel Tips During September’s London Tube Strikes

01.09.2025

Travel Tips During September’s London Tube Strikes

London Tube Strikes Affecting Travel Plans Tube strikes in London have been affecting Socialist Appeal supporters and commuters accross London.
Trains Return to the South West in £75 Million Upgrade

31.08.2025

Trains Return to the South West in £75 Million Upgrade

Trains will return to the South West following a £75 million deal to improve the reliability, comfort and efficiency of journeys on the regional rail network for passengers.
University and Railway Firm Announce Strategic Partnership

31.08.2025

University and Railway Firm Announce Strategic Partnership

A new collaboration between Canterbury Christ Church University and Southeastern will boost skills, develop careers and support regional economic growth with education, training and on-the-job experience in the railway industry.
Tube Strikes to Disrupt London Transport for a Week

31.08.2025

Tube Strikes to Disrupt London Transport for a Week

Tube Strikes Impacting London Commuters. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Coldplay Reschedule Wembley Concerts Amid Tube Strikes

31.08.2025

Coldplay Reschedule Wembley Concerts Amid Tube Strikes

Coldplay Reschedules Performances Due to Transportation Disruptions. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Greater Manchester secures funding for Bee Network

27.08.2025

Bee Network to transform Manchester transport

Manchester expands the Bee Network through £6 million investment, paving the way for tram and tram-train expansion to build a better connected and more efficient public transport network by 2030.