National Rail
Coverage of National Rail in the Nexus archive.
- One of Britain's busiest train stations is evacuated and National Rail lines plunged into chaos as huge fire breaks out next to tracks amid record-breaking heatwave
One of Britain's busiest train stations was evacuated due to a fire near the tracks, causing chaos in National Rail lines during a record-breaking heatwave.
- Europe heatwave live: UK braces for record-breaking temperatures; Italy issues red alert for 16 cities
A heatwave is affecting Europe, with the UK expecting record-breaking temperatures of 40C and Italy issuing red alerts for 16 cities. France recorded its hottest day ever, and transport disruptions are reported in the UK due to extreme weather.
- All the train upgrades we'll see across the UK this year - from wind power to a new £250million train station
The UK is set to see various train upgrades this year, including the use of wind power and a new £250 million train station. These upgrades aim to improve the overall train experience across the country. The introduction of wind power is expected to reduce carbon emissions.
- UK's worst railway operator for 2026 revealed - with almost 7% of services delayed or cancelled and 'trains in need of repair'
The UK's worst railway operator for 2026 has been revealed, with almost 7% of services delayed or cancelled. The operator's trains are also in need of repair. This information indicates a poor performance by the railway operator.
- Trains across England grind to a halt following radio fault - as travellers warned to expect 'major disruption' for the rest of the day
Trains across England have stopped running due to a radio fault, causing major disruption for travellers for the rest of the day. The issue is expected to continue throughout the day, affecting various train routes. Travellers are warned to expect significant delays and disruptions.
- British-Indian National Rail worker to get race discrimination payout after co-workers left English Defence League leaflet in his locker
A British-Indian National Rail worker is set to receive a payout for race discrimination after co-workers placed an English Defence League leaflet in his locker. The incident highlights workplace discrimination and led to a formal resolution.