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Level Crossing Incident Sudbury, Suffolk – Update 08:15

The recovery operation and investigation into the collision on a level crossing near Sudbury yesterday, Tuesday 17 August, continues today. “Following yesterday’s rescue operation, our main task today will be to gather physical and technical evidence,” said Deputy Chief Constable...

National Express East Anglia statement

National Express East Anglia confirms that the 17.31 Sudbury – Marks Tey train service collided with a road tanker at Sewage Lane Crossing near Bures at 17.37 this evening. There were around 20 passengers on board. Our teams are...

Two vandals jailed for over 8 years for deliberately placing objects on the railway line

Two vandals who admitted deliberately placing objects on the railway line at Dosthill, Tamworth, Staffordshire, almost causing a train travelling at 95mph to derail, have been jailed for a total of eight-and-a-half years following an investigation by British...

Police and rail operators redouble efforts to reduce football-related disorder

British Transport Police and train companies are stepping up their efforts to tackle football-related disorder on the railways, ahead of the start of the football season. Last year saw a 49% rise in the number of football-related offenders dealt with...

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ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds

New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...