12 h. ago New travel warning issued after 80mph train derailment causes rail chaos

An investigation into the the incident has been opened

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13 h. ago Brits told 'do not get train to north of Preston' for at least two days

Avanti West Coast told rail customers not to travel further north than Preston on the train until the middle of this week after a service derailed following a horror landslide

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13 h. ago Train customers warned not to travel north of Preston after derailment

The 4.28am Avanti West Coast service from Glasgow to Euston came off the tracks near the village of Shap, in Cumbria, on Monday morning.

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22 h. ago Urgent train travel warning as police declare 'major incident' days after attack

Commuters can expect travel chaos in the days ahead after the derailment of train on a major line, with the train operator issuing an urgent warning for anyone travelling by rail this week

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23 h. ago Warning for travellers after budget airline 'shredded' passenger's luggage

A tourist, who was flying to Stansted from Nice on a Ryanair flight, has issued a warning after turning up to baggage claim to find their bag and the items inside, worth £1,500, were 'shredded'.

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23 h. ago Four suffer minor injuries after train derailment in Cumbria

Paramedics assessed 87 people after the Glasgow to Euston Avanti West Coast service came off the tracks near the village of Shap on Monday morning.

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25 h. ago Cumbria train derailment update as Avanti West Coast warns 'do not travel'

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

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25 h. ago Cumbria train derailment latest: ‘Major incident’ declared as Avanti warns travel chaos could last days

Avanti West Coast says all lines blocked after incident, but transport secretary confirms no reported injuries

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25 h. ago Cumbria train derailment: Major update as company warns 'do not travel'

Emergency services were called to a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria with all lines blocked this morning

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26 h. ago Avanti statement in full after train derails in Shap as urgent travel warning issued

There will be major disruption for the rest of the day and people are urged not to travel north of Preston

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26 h. ago Cumbria train incident: Travel chaos for Scots as train derailed in Cumbria with emergency services on scene

Avanti West Coast said all lines are blocked north of Preston.

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26 h. ago Cumbria train derailment LIVE: Updates as Glasgow to London train derails in Cumbria causing major disruption

Avanti West Coast said all lines are blocked north of Preston.

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26 h. ago Cumbria train derailment LIVE: Updates as Glasgow to London train derails causing major disruption

Avanti West Coast said all lines are blocked north of Preston.

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26 h. ago Cumbria train derailment RECAP: Updates as Glasgow to London train derails causing major disruption

Avanti West Coast said all lines are blocked north of Preston.

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27 h. ago Cumbria train derailment LIVE: Travel chaos as emergency services rush to scene

Emergency services have been called to a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria with all lines blocked and people warned not to travel north of Preston today

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39 h. ago Championship manager sacked after brutal chants from fans as players apologise

Southampton have sacked manager Will Still after their 2-0 home defeat to Preston North End, which leaves them outside the Championship relegation places by three points

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4 d. ago Trump administration warns of air travel ‘disaster’ next month as White House hosts Halloween event: Live updates

Trump and his senior administration officials have said they will not negotiate with Democrats on policy issues until the government is reopened

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5 d. ago Arsenal and Man City Carabao Cup clashes hit by travel chaos as fans sent warning

A number of Premier League sides are set to be in Carabao Cup action on Wednesday evening but fans of Arsenal, Manchester City, Brighton and Swansea could face serious delays

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5 d. ago Foreign Office travel insurance warning to anyone going to Italy in early 2026

People travelling to the county next year may need to check their travel insurance

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5 d. ago Major travel warning as Brits hit with £187 'hidden' charge in Turkey

UK travellers are seeking warmer temperatures with ours plummeting. But those heading overseas should be careful - no one wants a nasty surprise when they arrive back home.

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