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QTS hosted another Future of Rail event aimed at inspiring young people to work in the rail industry. Photo: QTS

Linby firm inspiring the next generation of rail experts

Legendary Flying Scotsman crashes in station - two injured

Phil Wheatcroft has been appointed senior trainer and assessor for QTS Training

Rail firm hires Phil to bolster capabilities in the midlands and Yorkshire

A CCTV clip has shown the heart-stopping moment a woman has a near miss with a train on a level crossing

Woman just seconds away from being hit by train on level crossing

Video shows children playing on railway track as train hurtles past

Rail passengers are being warned of fresh travel disruption on Sunday (Photo: Getty Images)

Network Rail passengers face travel disruption over May Bank Holiday

Services in and out of Paddington have been cancelled or delayed (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

National Rail urge passengers to plan journeys in advance

Network Rail has warned of Easter distruption

Network Rail warns passengers to expect disruption this Easter

Next week's planned rail strikes have been called off

Relief for Nottinghamshire rail passengers as next week's strikes are called off

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

When are the train strikes taking place this month?

February train strikes: When are rail workers striking and how will it impact the North East? (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

RMT train strikes suspended following new pay offer

The RMT union said it is suspending their industrial action in the wake of a new pay offer from their employer.

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

Watch moment pedestrian narrowly misses being hit by speeding train

The Royal College of Nursing have announced their biggest strikes to date.

Rail workers, postal workers and nurses all announce new strike dates

The rail strikes taking place this week

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

The RMT says it expects the four days of pre-Christmas strikes to have a significant impact on Eurostar services from London St Pancras (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurostar cancel Boxing Day trips to Europe due to RMT strike action

The RMT union is pressing ahead with strikes (Photo: Getty Images)

Train strikes: How to get refunds for tickets affected by RMT strike

Passengers wait to board an Avanti West Coast mainline train at Crewe Station on December 01, 2022 in Crewe, England. The Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union (RMT) said its members will strike on eight days - December 13, 14, 16 and 17, and January 3, 4, 6 and 7 - the latest episode in a dispute over pay and working practices. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Commuters warned of ‘significant disruption’ as rail strikes begin

RMT confirm Christmas strike action on Christmas and Boxing Day

A very quiet Mansfield Railway Station on a strike day in June, when no services were running.

Next week's rail strikes still on as RMT rejects latest offer from train bosses

Rail union RMT has suspended planned strikes this weekend

Series of Network Rail train strikes suspended but services still affected

UK November train strikes: When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact Sunderland and the Metro? (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Network Rail November rail strikes - new dates

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

More railway strike action is planned

Hucknall and Bulwell rail passengers face more disruption amid further strike

Strike action means no trains running to Hucknall, Bulwell or Newstead on three days next week

Rail strike: No trains for Hucknall, Bulwell or Newstead on three days this week

Storms Dudley and Eunice are affecting travel across LNER trains

Storms Dudley and Eunice: LNER advice to customers as extreme disruption is expe...

Dame Julie Walters is supporting Samaritans Brew Monday (photo: Stuart C Wilson, Getty Images)

Dame Julie Walters asks nation to help loved ones over a cuppa for Samaritans Br...

How dry ice could be used to tackle train delays this autumn

Mark Spencer is hopeful of seeing improvements to both Hucknall and Newstead stations carried out soon

MP hopeful about improvements to Hucknall and Newstead stations
Improvement works at both Hucknall and Newstead stations has moved a step closer to potentially being completed ahead of schedule.

Sweeping reforms to overhaul Britain’s ‘complicated’ rail system

The looming lockdown lift has sparked the rail safety warning.

Looming lockdown lift sparks railway warning for Hucknall parents

The train derailed just outside of Stonehaven (Getty Images)

Adverse weather 'had impact' on Aberdeenshire train derailment - everything we k...

Wearing face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England from 15 June, transport secretary Grant Shapps has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

You must wear face coverings on public transport from 15 June in England or risk...

You Vs Train campaign

Remind your children about railway safety and the dangers of trespassing

Hucknall district councillor Mick Murphy was seen 'berating' truck drivers after discovering they were taking illegal shortcuts around Hucknall.

Anger as lorries ignore Hucknall bridge diversions

NHUD Station Road Hucknall Possible 6 week road closure

Road chaos expected in Hucknall as major bridge repairs get underway

Plans to electrify the Midland Mainline between Sheffield and London are back on the table

SHEFFIELD REACTION: Four year delay on Sheffield to London rail project will ‘ha...

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Midland Mainline works to restart

Emma Donaldson, of Hucknall who is campaigning for better disabled access at Kirkby Railway station, pictured with Sherwood MP Mark Spencer and Coun Ben Bradley.

Emma’s campaign for better disabled access at Kirkby station

Network Rail staff to hold two strikes next month

Rail networks set for major delays

Unions cancel rail strikes

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Major railway firm plan union legal trial

The re-privatisation of the East Coast Mainline has refocused attention on the ownership of the railways.

Rail workers set to strike

Rail staff have voted to go on strike

Rail staff vote to strike in row over pay

Retford train station where a man was hit by a train. Picture: Andrew Roe

Rail cable stolen from Retford

Bridge lights complete safety campaign at Bestwood Village Moor Lane bridge cros...
Lighting has now been installed and switched on in the final safety call at the Moor Lane rail crossing following a number of tragic deaths.

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Level crossings to be monitored by special patrols in a safety week of action

East Midlands Trains

East Midlands Trains scoops coveted national award

The family of Phil Dawn and councillors are campagining for a bridge over the level crossing near Kings Mill reservoir. Pictured are John Dawn, Coun Darren Langton and Phil's sister Tracy Hart

Family of level crossing victim seek views on bridge plans

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Road closure at Linby level crossing in Hucknall

The memorial to Phil Dawn at the King's Mill Crossing.

Bridge to be built over death rail crossing

Food bank collection inspired me

John Dawn and Tracy Hart the father and sister of Phil Dawn who was killed by a train near Kings Mill Reservoir.

Family of train death man say apology is ‘meaningless’

Broomhill Junior School pupils, Finley Straw, Kian-Ray Gratrix, Nathan Hammond, Bethanyanne South, Mckenzie Stevenson and Dewi Priestley get ready for lessons on their new 'mobile' classroom in the shape of a double decker bus which is to undergo refurbishment into a learning friendly interior.

Broomhill School bring bus on-board

East Midlands Trains introduce flexible tickets as bad weather hits travel

John Dawn and Tracy Hart the father and sister of Phil Dawn who was killed by a train on the Kings Mill crossing have started a petition to hand to Network Rail calling for a bridge to be built on the crossing.

Family’s campaign to make rail crossing safer