All news on the topic: Trains

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Station ticket office closures 'fuelling human rights crisis', warn pensioners
The National Pensioners' Convention takes place in London later this month and the railway industry's plan to axe hundreds of front counters will be top of the agenda
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Older people 'should get free UK train travel with bus pass'
Last month, the Department for Transport (DfT) rejected a petition which called for the pensioner's free bus pass to be extended and cover free train travel too
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Woman occupying booked train seat refuses to move saying passenger is 'younger'
Shrija Bajpai has told how she and her husband were on a train from Edinburgh to London where a woman allegedly refused to give up the seat they had pre-booked saying they were "younger"
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Over half of parents feel their children's toys are crucial to their development
And it emerged that three-quarters of mums and dads choose which toys to buy - based on the hope that these will help their youngsters be successful in later life
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Train passengers suffer 11-hour nightmare journey from London to Edinburgh
Passengers endured several hours of delays when their train was suddenly cancelled en route to Edinburgh while they were travelling, with the rail firm organising taxis to get them home
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Brit daredevil 'surfs' on top of Paris train coming within 12 inches of death
British train-surfer Lewis Felix, who has a huge online following, captured the ultimate view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris - and cheated death by just 12 inches
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'Pupils and teachers deserve an Education Secretary rooted in the real world'
As buildings go to RAAC and ruin under the Tories, Gillian Keegan tried to put a spin on the situation by saying pupils prefer temporary portacabins to permanent classrooms
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Woman furious as passenger tells her she 'should've got there earlier' for seat
A train passenger was left baffled when things began to kick off around them after all seat reservations were cancelled - many passengers were left raging and unhappy
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Railway stations ticket office closure plan 'a dead duck' after outcry
Hopes are growing that railway firms will abandon controversial, Government-backed proposals to shut hundreds of ticket office counters across the network, after a huge backlash
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Cheapest 'train ticket' in UK costs just 10p - and people had no idea it existed
Travelling in the UK can be expensive but one man has shared how you can cut down your commute time with one simple trick and what's even better is the fact it only costs 10p
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'How family tragedy lead me to become first Suicide Prevention Manager in rail'
For Suicide Prevention Day, the Mirror spoke to Laura Campbell about why she is motivated to help keep people safe on trains and at stations in her role with Govia Thameslink Railway
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UK's newest railway line had more cancellations than any other, new figures show
The brand-new Elizabeth line has seen countless cancellations and delays, letting down customers who were promised a super-fast, efficient service that would ensure easy travel in and out of the capital.
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Football fans race from Old Trafford to Wembley in 'train vs plane' showdown
Nicky Kelvin and Liam Spencer, members of The Points Guys travel tips team, wanted to see whether the train or the plane journey between Old Trafford and Wembley was quicker
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Inside Train of Death run by armed bandits and those desperate enough to use it
Despite the danger, dozens of migrants regularly clamber aboard to travel for three days to the US border in search of the American Dream - but many never even make it that far
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Wife of hero cop pays tribute to officer killed by train trying to save man
Sergeant Graham Saville, 46, died on Tuesday after being hit by a train as he attempted to save a distressed man on train tracks in Balderton, near Newark-on-Trent
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Rail worker 'saw crucifix in track' before he and four others killed by train
Five men were killed and two others were hopitalised after being struck by a freight train as they carried out maintenance work on the Milan to Turin line on Wednesday night
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Passengers fume at being stranded at tiny station with no loo after train axed
Passengers on the Heart of Wales Line known as one of the most scenic train routes were told their train was being cancelled as they approached Llanwrtyd railway station
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'I live on a train as it's cheaper than renting - I always feel on holiday'
A woman shared how she decided to move out of her rented apartment and opt to live on trains as it was cheaper - and she loved the freedom it gave her, feeling like she was always on holiday
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Fatal train disaster warning amid fears over driver working conditions
Mick Whelan told the Mirror he feared an accident could happen because train drivers are increasingly facing fatigue, long hours and a need to work irregular overtime shifts
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Homeowners 'forced to change work hours' as train station 'not built in time'
Plans for Beam Park Station have been in development since 2002 but residents in Thames Riverside Opportunity area still can't get a train into the heart of London
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Teens electrocuted by 600 volts touching 3rd rail taking selfie on train tracks
Disturbing footage shows two boys and a girl who were headed to the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago sitting together on the tracks attempting to take a selfie before they are shocked with 600 volts
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Fury over HS2's contract with Fujitsu as 'project is coming off the rails'
HS2 is spending £1million with Fujitsu, which was mired in controversy after it which built a faulty IT system that ruined the lives of hundreds of Post Office workers
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Student 'fuming' after being issued £100 fine for £3 train ticket after mishap
Hannah King, 19, has slammed Northern Rail for issuing her a £100 fine after her phone ran out of charge with her e-ticket - the company said she failed to present the appropriate railcard
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Visually impaired Brits fear effects of planned train ticket office closures
Nearly four in five adults suffering from visual impairment fear the proposed closures could make it more difficult for them to access train travel
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Network Rail bosses spend £10,000 a week on flights as it’s cheaper than trains
Despite urging Brits to take the train to keep down carbon emissions, Network Rail staff spent thousands on domestic flights last year - admitting it was because planes sometimes worked out cheaper