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Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks
Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.
October 6, 2026'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink
Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
August 26, 2026Major train operator to be renationalised in months
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.
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Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks
Russian drones started to attack Ukrainian passenger trains at the end of last year Ukraine's railways have kept the country running since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. But attacks are intens
'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink
All 115 Thameslink trains will get new seat cushions and backrests, says Govia Thameslink Railway "Ironing board" seats on some commuter trains will get extra cushioning, the transport secretary has
GWR to be nationalised by the end of the year
Saturday, 9 May 2026 08:54 By Lee Trewhela, LDRS GBR instead of GWR Great Western Rail (GWR) – the rail company that operates in and out of Cornwall – will be nationalised by the end of the year.
Major train operator to be renationalised in months
The rail operator Great Western Railway (GWR) is to be renationalised in a "significant" move for trains in the West of England, the government has confirmed. GWR, based in Swindon, runs services lin