7+ hour, 3+ min ago   (437+ words) Train drivers are calling on British rail companies to provide “decent” toilet facilities and breaks, a year after the UK’s rail regulator told operators to improve conditions for staff. Aslef, the train drivers’ union, said it has put the industry…...

12+ hour, 13+ min ago   (501+ words) The prospects of finding somewhere to sit on a London commuter train have hit an all-time low, according to new government data. Around 1.3 million people travel into London by train every weekday morning, and 27 per cent of them are forced…...

15+ hour, 15+ min ago   (312+ words) A rail service linking two former Yorkshire City of Culture winners is to be scrapped by a train operator in a bid to tackle what it said was "poor reliability". Northern plans to axe the Hull to Halifax route, which…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (405+ words) Rail travellers have been warned to allow extra time for journeys as prolonged hot weather forces speed restrictions on “drying out” train tracks. South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) announced a new temporary timetable on Tuesday…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (431+ words) The managing director of East Midlands Railway has stepped down following problems with a new fleet of trains. Company operator Transport UK Group said Will Rogers would be leaving his post on Monday. It comes after ongoing problems with EMR's…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (290+ words) An opportunity to ride on vintage Tube trains will be on offer on Saturday and Sunday. The London Transport Museum (LTM) said fans of "1930s train chic" who buy tickets for the event will travel on a series of special services…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (406+ words) If you want to take a ride on Front Range Passenger Rail's Colorado Connector train, assuming it does come to fruition, it could take you to some popular destinations. The district expects the rail line to be an enticing option…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (413+ words) A London Assembly member has called for action after "a clear rise in noise levels" from Tube trains. The volume can reach more than 100 decibels - equivalent to a nearby helicopter taking off. Elly Baker, Labour's transport spokesperson on the assembly,…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (577+ words) How Far In Advance You Should Buy Train Tickets When Traveling In Europe, Per Rick Steves AOL.com Traveling in Europe is remarkably easy by train. Whether you plan to only travel within one country or hop around the continent,…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (429+ words) East Midlands Railway (EMR) has released more details about the problems with its fleet of trains which prompted it to reduce services. Last week, the company said that reliability and maintenance issues with the new Aurora (Class 810) trains - made by…...