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Charlotte Commuter Train Stabbing Leaves One Dead

A fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train has left one man dead and a suspect in custody. The attack has raised urgent questions about public transport safety in North Carolina.

Labour's biggest union backer eyes party split

Unite, Labour's largest union backer, is reportedly considering a formal split from the party, marking a historic fracture and posing a severe challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the full story.

Avanti's 7am Manchester-London train saved from axe

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved after a public outcry. Passengers and staff react to the U-turn on plans to scrap the busy but often delayed intercity train.

U-turn on Manchester to London 'ghost train' plan

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator's U-turn. Read the full story on the victory for commuters and local politicians.

Teen sexually assaulted on train to Wrexham

British Transport Police hunt man after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a train to Wrexham. He made inappropriate comments and blocked her exit. Call 0800 40 50 40.

Avanti's 7am Manchester-London 'ghost train' saved

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.

Manchester to London train to run empty for months

A popular 7am Avanti West Coast train from Manchester to London will run without passengers for six months. Passengers call the move 'totally ridiculous'. Find out why the rail regulator ordered the change.

Christmas rail strikes announced for four Saturdays

CrossCountry rail workers will strike on four Saturdays in December over pay and staffing disputes. Find out how your Christmas travel plans will be affected and what compensation you can claim.

First-class train hack saves couple a fortune

Discover how a savvy traveller used split ticketing and class hopping to enjoy first-class train travel for just £8 more than a standard ticket. Learn the money-saving trick that annoyed her boyfriend at first but ended in free food and drinks.

Why Divorced Women Over 40 Are Happier

New research reveals women are more likely to feel relieved and liberated after a split. Discover why silver splitters are embracing their new lives with joy.

Government to cap ticket resales at face value

The UK government is set to ban ticket resales above face value, a move backed by stars like Coldplay and Dua Lipa to protect fans from rip-off prices. Discover the details.

Hero train worker discharged after Huntingdon attack

Samir Zitouni, the LNER worker hailed a hero for saving lives during the Huntingdon train attack, has been discharged from hospital. Read his family's statement and the latest on the investigation.

Stars Urge UK Government to Cap Ticket Resale Prices

Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and 36 other major artists call on PM Keir Starmer to honour Labour's manifesto pledge and implement a hard cap on 'extortionate' secondary ticket prices. Join the conversation.

Artists urge Starmer to cap ticket resale prices

Thom Yorke, Dua Lipa and Chris Martin lead 38 artists demanding Keir Starmer honour his pledge to tackle extortionate secondary ticketing sites exploiting music fans with prices reaching £114,666.

Hollywood star's nephew in train attack

Exclusive: The teenage nephew of Hollywood actor Damson Idris has been identified as the youngest victim in the brutal Huntingdon train station assault that left multiple people injured.

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