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- Tube & Rail · All London
See it. Say it. Sorted. campaign logs 83,000 crimes
The 'See it. Say it. Sorted.' campaign, marking its 10th anniversary, has led to nearly 83,000 crimes being recorded via texts to British Transport Police. The initiative encourages passengers to report concerns on the rail network.
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BTP gets £63m boost for 200 new officers
The British Transport Police will receive significant funding over three years to recruit over 200 additional officers. This investment aims to enhance safety across the rail network, supported by improved CCTV and the continued success of the 'See it. Say it. Sorted.' campaign.
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Tube & Rail · LondonPerson dies after train incident at West Hampstead Thameslink
A person has died after being hit by a train between St Pancras and West Hampstead Thameslink. Police were called to West Hampstead at 12:09pm on October 14. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and disruption lasted until 5pm.
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Brickfields level crossing closed again due to dangerous misuse
Network Rail has temporarily closed Brickfields level crossing near Upminster for a second time due to repeated dangerous behaviour by young people. Incidents included playing 'chicken' with trains and performing handstands on the tracks.
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Driver accelerated past red signal before fatal train crash
A train driver killed in a collision north of London continued to accelerate after passing a red signal, investigators have found. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is continuing its inquiry into the incident on June 19.
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Bedford train crash: Driver sped up after red light warning
A train involved in the Bedford rail crash accelerated after the driver received a red light warning, investigators have found. The driver, who died in the collision, acknowledged the alert but the train continued to speed up before hitting a stationary train.
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Train services halted by fire near tracks
Train services are currently unable to run due to a fire adjacent to the railway lines. Southern Rail has confirmed major disruption affecting passengers.
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Rail assaults rise to record 25,000 incidents
Reported assaults on Britain's railways have reached a record high of nearly 25,000 incidents in the 2025-26 period. The figures reveal a substantial rise in attacks against both passengers and rail staff, prompting calls for increased staffing and policing.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSt John's station to unveil memorial for 1957 rail disaster
A memorial plaque will be unveiled at St John's station on Saturday, 4 December, to mark the 1957 rail disaster. The collision claimed the lives of 90 people and injured many more, and is considered one of Britain's worst railway accidents.
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WorldPerson dies after incident at Walthamstow Queen's Road station
A person has died following an incident on the tracks at Walthamstow Queen's Road station. British Transport Police were called to the scene early on September 16 and confirmed the death is not suspicious.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonEast Midlands Railway strikes suspended after safety talks progress
Planned industrial action by East Midlands Railway workers has been called off after progress was made in talks concerning safety disputes. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union cited "substantial movement" on issues related to new train fleet faults, suspending strikes planned for next week.
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Driver spotted track 'kink' before Wickford derailment
A Greater Anglia train driver reported seeing a "kink" in the track moments before his train derailed near Wickford station on 14 August. On-board CCTV footage corroborated the driver's observation of a track misalignment at the same location. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch published preliminary findings into the incident today, 28 August.
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Two UK train derailments in 24 hours trigger safety reviews
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is probing two derailments within 24 hours, one near Wickford, Essex, and another near Lewes, East Sussex, which injured two. Network Rail called Britain’s railways among the safest globally but acknowledged extreme weather challenges. Services remain suspended on the affected route.
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Major rail disruption after train derails upright in London
A train derailed upright near Wickford on 14 August 2026, causing major disruption to London rail services. Network Rail has suspended services while engineers assess damage. Passengers are advised to check operators’ websites for updates and alternative travel options.
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WorldGTR reports 43% rise in boarding falls as airports brace for August peaks
Greater Thameslink Railway has recorded 93 incidents of passengers falling while boarding trains in 2026, a 43% increase on the same period last year. The operator has issued safety warnings ahead of Gatwick and Luton airports’ busiest days, with up to 68,500 passengers expected on 9 and 16 August.
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Tube & Rail · East LondonTwo fatal incidents on London transport network in 48 hours
A person died after being hit by a train at Bethnal Green Underground station on 31 July 2026, followed by a second fatality near Alexandra Palace railway station the next day. British Transport Police said neither incident was treated as suspicious and both cases will go to the coroner.
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