Thameslink disruption to continue into afternoon following overhead wire damage
Thameslink has warned that its services could be disrupted into the afternoon following earlier damage to overhead electrical wires.
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No official lookout on tracks before rail worker deaths, interim report finds
Two track workers were killed by a train while there was no official lookout in place, a report has found.
Boost for plans to create transport interchange in north-east town
Plans to redevelop a north-east freight yard into a transport interchange have been handed a boost.
Video: Timelapse footage shows new rail improvements between Aberdeen and Inverurie
This timelapse video shows the new double track laid down as part of upgrades on the rail line between Aberdeen and Inverurie.
‘Final reminder’ over bank holiday rail closures
Network Rail has issued a “final reminder” that parts of the network will be closed during the bank holiday weekend amid fears that some passengers plan to travel on trains that are not running.
‘Travel after 9pm’ to avoid bank holiday traffic misery
Motorists are being urged to delay bank holiday getaways until after 9pm on Friday to avoid severe queues on popular tourist routes.
Trains back on track as 15 weeks of work on Aberdeen to Inverness line finish
Months of bus replacement misery for rail passengers in the north-east has finally ended.
Rail opening on track as works on Aberdeen to Inverness line finish
Months of bus replacement misery for rail passengers in the north-east is set to end.
Rail museum group thanks public following appeal
Trustees of a museum group have thanked members of the public for the response received to a public appeal.
Aberdeen to Inverness railway line to fully reopen next week
The section of railway between Aberdeen and Inverness is set to reopen next week.
Bid to save Aberdeen signal box ends as demolition work gets under way
A community campaign to save a historic Aberdeen railway signal box has reached the end of the line – and demolition has started.
Scotland faces further drenching after Saturday’s storms
Parts of Scotland and northern England could see two weeks’ worth of rainfall today while the rest of the UK surveys the damage caused by recent heavy winds.
Unseasonable heavy rain and strong winds across the country
More than 70mm of rain fell in Cumbria on Saturday as the country was struck by unseasonable heavy rain and strong winds.
Flooding closes railway between Cumbria and Scotland
Flooded tracks have forced train operators to cancel services between Cumbria and Scotland in a day of disruption on the rail network caused by strong winds and heavy rain.
Works close Aberdeen to Inverness rail track for three days
The Aberdeen to Inverness track will be closed from today until Monday, which will affect all train stations between the two cities.
Passenger misery as high winds cause rail disruption
Travellers have been hit by widespread disruption as rail operators across the country battled hazards caused by wet and windy conditions.
Flooded tunnel causes severe disruption on Scotland’s rail network
Rail passengers have faced severe disruption between Edinburgh and Glasgow as firefighters drain a flooded tunnel.
Historic Aberdeen signal box set to be be demolished
Permission has been given for a railway station signal box to be demolished – despite a campaign to save it.
MSP hopes Network Rail will fix Aberdeen road
The access road at Dyce Cemetery, between Caskieben Road and the concrete plant, is currently unadopted, meaning that no one is responsible for its upkeep.
Last chance to save historic Aberdeen signal box
Groups who want to save a historic signal box have until the end of today to put ideas forward for uses for the building.
Air traffic control radar fault causes more travel chaos
Air passengers suffered major disruption on Friday due to the heatwave and a technical problem with the UK’s air traffic control system.
Now air passengers face delays after control centre glitch adds to travel woes
Air passengers were facing disruption on Friday due to the heatwave and a technical problem with the UK’s air traffic control system .
Hottest July day on record causes chaos on rail network
Commuters are enduring chaos and disruption on the railways as the UK swelters on its hottest July day on record.
Mercury soars to new July high as Britain swelters
The UK has seen its hottest July day and second hottest day on record as the mercury hit 38.1C, the Met Office said.
Why does hot weather cause disruption to rail travel?
Soaring temperatures in the UK have led rail operators to warn of possible speed restrictions due to the risk of tracks buckling.
Talks due over future of Aberdeen rail signal box
Aberdeen city councillors are to meet with Network Rail representatives this week to discuss the future of a historic signal box.
Video: Aberdeen to Inverness railway project is on time say bosses
Works to improve the rail network in the north-east are taking shape, with the project now past the halfway mark.
Meeting to discuss future of north-east bridge
A public drop-in event will be held next week to discuss the future of a road bridge.
Aberdeen trains delayed after reports of lorry crash
Trains travelling between Aberdeen and Dundee were delayed today after a lorry was reported to have crashed into a bridge.
Five weeks of bus replacements as section of north-east railway shuts for revamp
A north-east rail line will be disrupted for more than a month, starting this weekend.