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Trains

The video shows a man just inches from being hit by the speeding train.

Watch moment pedestrian narrowly misses being hit by speeding train

Police and emergency crews search wreckage after a train accident in the Tempi Valley near Larissa, Greece, March 1, 2023. - At least 32 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late at night on February 28, 2023, authorities said. A fire services spokesman confirmed that three carriages skipped the tracks just before midnight after the trains -- one for freight and the other carrying 350 passengers - collided about halfway along the route between Athens and Thessaloniki. (Photo by Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP) (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Police and emergency crews search wreckage after a train accident in the Tempi Valley near Larissa, Greece, March 1, 2023. - At least 32 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late at night on February 28, 2023, authorities said. A fire services spokesman confirmed that three carriages skipped the tracks just before midnight after the trains -- one for freight and the other carrying 350 passengers - collided about halfway along the route between Athens and Thessaloniki. (Photo by Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP) (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK travel advice to Greece issued after deadly train crash

Steam trains, fine dining and unrivalled coastal
Steam trains, fine dining and unrivalled coastal

Ad Feature All aboard a modern loco-wonder for steam train tours from Glasgow and Edinburgh

The Thompson, Fentoun Green, Gullane. CALA Homes (East)/Chris Humphreys Photography
The Thompson, Fentoun Green, Gullane. CALA Homes (East)/Chris Humphreys Photography

New builds: Showhomes open for view at Saltcoats Grange

Trains between Dundee and Aberdeen have been cancelled after a gas leak was detected near the tracks in Carnoustie.
Trains between Dundee and Aberdeen have been cancelled after a gas leak was detected near the tracks in Carnoustie.

Trains cancelled after gas leak closes railway line

Flying Scotsman to travel the UK for its 100th birthday - here’s where you can see it.
Flying Scotsman to travel the UK for its 100th birthday - here’s where you can see it.

Where to see the Flying Scotsman in 2023 for centenary celebrations

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru.
The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru.

Protests in Peru leave hundreds stranded at Machu Picchu

Claire Harris, from Pet2Places, says: Go for a seat where there is space for the dog to sit (especially if they are a large dog) but somewhere no one else is likely to sit down. This is so your dog doesn't have to sit with a stranger if they are not good with strangers, or if they will be overly friendly."
Claire Harris, from Pet2Places, says: Go for a seat where there is space for the dog to sit (especially if they are a large dog) but somewhere no one else is likely to sit down. This is so your dog doesn't have to sit with a stranger if they are not good with strangers, or if they will be overly friendly."

8 top tips from the experts about taking your dog on a train

The rail strikes taking place this week
The rail strikes taking place this week

Rail strikes: Passengers warned travel only if “absolutely necessary”

Commuters wait for an extremely delayed Central Line train at Stratford station in London on December 13 as rail strikes began a wave of festive walkouts in the country.
Commuters wait for an extremely delayed Central Line train at Stratford station in London on December 13 as rail strikes began a wave of festive walkouts in the country.

What you need to know before travelling on Christmas Eve

Katie Price has shared a video on Instagram of Harvey Price fulfilling his dream on the Gatwick Express
Katie Price has shared a video on Instagram of Harvey Price fulfilling his dream on the Gatwick Express

Katie Price shares video of Harvey making Gatwick Express announcement

CCTV footage released by Network Rail capturing some of the reckless behaviour at a popular level crossing.
CCTV footage released by Network Rail capturing some of the reckless behaviour at a popular level crossing.

‘Frightening’ footage shows young boy playing on live UK train tracks

The RMT has threatened a one-day strike and indefinite overtime ban from next week. Picture: John Devlin
The RMT has threatened a one-day strike and indefinite overtime ban from next week. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail strike to go ahead after RMT rejects improved pay offer

Best travel strollers ideal for taking on planes and public transport
Best travel strollers ideal for taking on planes and public transport

Best travel strollers ideal for taking on planes and public transport

Rail services across the UK are set to be affected.
Rail services across the UK are set to be affected.

UK Rail strikes: How is each rail operator affected by the latest strikes?

High temperatures have brought severe disruption to rail services.
High temperatures have brought severe disruption to rail services.

Trains between Glasgow and London 'returning to normal'

ScotRail will only operate on five routes during the strike action. Photo: National World.
ScotRail will only operate on five routes during the strike action. Photo: National World.

Why are the rail workers striking?

ScotRail does not expect its reduced timetable to be scrapped until mid July. Picture: John Devlin
ScotRail does not expect its reduced timetable to be scrapped until mid July. Picture: John Devlin

Dozens more ScotRail Sunday trains disrupted despite 50 per cent timetable cut

Network Rail engineers are working to repair a section of the line between Kilmarnock and Barassie after a large hole appeared close to the tracks.
Network Rail engineers are working to repair a section of the line between Kilmarnock and Barassie after a large hole appeared close to the tracks.

Network Rail confirm line to remain closed after sinkhole discovered

Saturday night services will be greatly reduced. Picture: John Devlin
Saturday night services will be greatly reduced. Picture: John Devlin

Saturday nights hit by ScotRail cuts as last trains up to four hours earlier

Nearly 700 weekday services will be cut from Monday. Picture: John Devlin
Nearly 700 weekday services will be cut from Monday. Picture: John Devlin

No guarantee ScotRail service cuts will not hit Edinburgh festivals

Queen Elizabeth II dressed in yellow at Paddington station in London, to mark the completion of London's Crossrail project.
Queen Elizabeth II dressed in yellow at Paddington station in London, to mark the completion of London's Crossrail project.

In pictures: Queen makes surprise visit to mark Elizabeth line opening

Al fresco bananas with nary a knife or fork in sight (Picture: Janek Skarzynski/AFP via Getty Images)
Al fresco bananas with nary a knife or fork in sight (Picture: Janek Skarzynski/AFP via Getty Images)

My pet bonkers belief about fruit is one I'm sure the Queen must share

Royal Mail runs a dedicated fleet of mail trains. Picture: North West Transport Photos
Royal Mail runs a dedicated fleet of mail trains. Picture: North West Transport Photos

Royal Mail to run more cross-Border trains in expansion of 192-year-old service

Several people have been shot at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York City, fire chiefs said.
Several people have been shot at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York City, fire chiefs said.

‘Several people shot’ and unexploded devices found at New York subway station

Photo by HOLLIE ADAMS/AFP via Getty Images
Photo by HOLLIE ADAMS/AFP via Getty Images

Businesses continue to feel impact of Covid staff absences

Jenny Gilruth visiting the Leven line as Mid--Fife and Glenrothes MSP in December, a month before being appointed transport minister. Picture: Scotland's Railway
Jenny Gilruth visiting the Leven line as Mid--Fife and Glenrothes MSP in December, a month before being appointed transport minister. Picture: Scotland's Railway

Cost of reopening Levenmouth rail line in Fife rockets by nearly £50m

ScotRail has been forced to cancel some 400 services since Saturday because of Covid-related absences. Picture: John Devlin
ScotRail has been forced to cancel some 400 services since Saturday because of Covid-related absences. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail considering timetable cuts after 400 trains cancelled by Covid absence

Parts of Scotland are on alert as high winds and snow start to batter the country as Storm Barra sweeps across the UK.
Parts of Scotland are on alert as high winds and snow start to batter the country as Storm Barra sweeps across the UK.

Storm Barra brings travel chaos as gusts near 70mph

Emergency services responded to reports of an injured woman on the tracks.
Emergency services responded to reports of an injured woman on the tracks.

Rail services affected after emergency services respond to injured woman on line

Ladybank to Perth railway incident: Vehicle poses risk of 'falling onto tracks' as train line closed for safety
Ladybank to Perth railway incident: Vehicle poses risk of 'falling onto tracks' as train line closed for safety

Trains disrupted as vehicle poses risk of 'falling onto tracks'

Trains are one of the most sustainable modes of transport to get around.
Trains are one of the most sustainable modes of transport to get around.

How did Scotland's public transport fare on day one of COP26?

A major incident has been declared in Hawick in the Scottish Borders, as the continued persistent heavy rain has caused the River Teviot which runs through the town to rise to dangerous levels
A major incident has been declared in Hawick in the Scottish Borders, as the continued persistent heavy rain has caused the River Teviot which runs through the town to rise to dangerous levels

Road bridges 'washed away' on the river Annan during major flooding

Trains cancelled between Edinburgh and Aberdeen due to signalling fault.
Trains cancelled between Edinburgh and Aberdeen due to signalling fault.

Trains cancelled between Edinburgh and Aberdeen due to signalling fault

Trains from Aberdeen are delayed after a ScotRail driver collapsed.
Trains from Aberdeen are delayed after a ScotRail driver collapsed.

Aberdeen trains delayed after ScotRail driver falls ill

Train services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Falkirk High were cancelled late on Saturday night after a fight broke out among passengers. Picture: Michael Gillen.
Train services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Falkirk High were cancelled late on Saturday night after a fight broke out among passengers. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Trains cancelled due to fight between passengers

ScotRail services between Dundee and Perth have been disrupted by a fallen tree.
ScotRail services between Dundee and Perth have been disrupted by a fallen tree.

ScotRail: Trains disrupted after tree falls and 'smashes through front window'

Suburban services around Glasgow will be among the only ScotRail trains running on Sunday. Picture: John Devlin
Suburban services around Glasgow will be among the only ScotRail trains running on Sunday. Picture: John Devlin

All Easter Day trains outside Glasgow area cancelled by ScotRail

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said new electric buses would help tackle climate change, benefit the economy and improve air quality (Picture: Mike Scott)
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said new electric buses would help tackle climate change, benefit the economy and improve air quality (Picture: Mike Scott)

Humble bus has big role to play in climate fight – Scotsman comment

Passengers will not be slow to judge if public ownership of ScotRail does not deliver much-needed improvements (Picture: John Devlin)
Passengers will not be slow to judge if public ownership of ScotRail does not deliver much-needed improvements (Picture: John Devlin)

ScotRail's return to public ownership is not a cure-all – Scotsman comment

The hillside at Fairlie was still moving a day after the landslip on Friday night. Picture: Network Rail
The hillside at Fairlie was still moving a day after the landslip on Friday night. Picture: Network Rail

'Significant' landslips expected to block Largs rail line until Wednesday

An 80ft-long section of the bridge parapet collapsed on Friday. Picture: Network Rail
An 80ft-long section of the bridge parapet collapsed on Friday. Picture: Network Rail

Stonehaven collapsed rail bridge parapet checked only three months ago

Damage beside the track on right
Damage beside the track on right

Stonehaven rail line bridge parapet collapses one mile from landslip crash site

Part of the railway between Laurencekirk and Portlethen. Picture: RAIB
Part of the railway between Laurencekirk and Portlethen. Picture: RAIB

Trains sped through emergency limit imposed during Aberdeenshire landslip fears

Rail services between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street have been halted temporarily while engineers take control of two lines to fix a signalling fault.
Rail services between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street have been halted temporarily while engineers take control of two lines to fix a signalling fault.

Trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street resume after repairs

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Drop in SNP membership will cost party hundreds of thousands in lost income

People gather in Kyiv next to candles that are put in order to depict the word 'Children' during a memorial event on the anniversary of the Mariupol Theater Airstrike. Picture: Roman Pilipey/Getty Images
People gather in Kyiv next to candles that are put in order to depict the word 'Children' during a memorial event on the anniversary of the Mariupol Theater Airstrike. Picture: Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

Seven-year-old girl flown to Kyiv from Aberdeenshire for NHS treatment

Production is to set to start at Morton's Rolls with half of the workforce returning, after the firm was bought out of administration by a consortium.
Production is to set to start at Morton's Rolls with half of the workforce returning, after the firm was bought out of administration by a consortium.

Mortons Rolls to restart production after rescue - with cut to workforce