Neil Lancefield
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- Aug 19, 2026
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Train derailment probe focusing on hot weather as track appears to have buckled (opens the original)
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A train derailment that injured 30 people happened after a track appeared to have buckled on what was the hottest day of the year so far. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said its investigation into the crash in Lewes, East Sussex, on August 13 will consider the weather conditions. It released a CCTV image showing the bent track where the incident happened. Investigators described the fault – recorded by cameras on preceding services – as a “track geometry irregularity”. August 13 w
Police seizures of âmenaceâ e-bikes leap 83% in a year (opens the original)
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Police seizures of e-bikes soared by 83% in a year, an investigation has found, as forces crack down on dangerous models. Some 7,049 of the machines were confiscated across the UK in the 12 months to May 19, according to data obtained by the Press Association under freedom-of-information laws. That is compared with 3,858 during the previous year. The figures prompted police, politicians and charities to call for new laws to clamp down on the dangerous vehicles which have caused deaths and seriou
Drivers told they may need to turn headlights on during eclipse (opens the original)
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Drivers are being warned they may need to turn on their headlights during the solar eclipse. The RAC said the action might be necessary for vehicles which do not have automatic lights, to boost their visibility to other road users. More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “While total darkness is unlikely, those with vehicles that don’t have automatic headlights or daylight running lights may need to swi
Heathrow overtaken by Istanbul as Europeâs busiest airport (opens the original)
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Heathrow airport said âthe case for expansion has never been clearerâ after it lost its position as Europeâs busiest airport to Istanbul. Figures published by the west London airport show 7.86 million passengers passed through its four terminals in July whereas its Turkish counterpart recorded 8.15 million passengers over the same period. Istanbul airport will open a fourth runway later this year. Annual figures from trade body Airports Council International show Heathrow was Europeâs bu
Second day of rail disruption caused by power outage (opens the original)
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Train passengers are suffering a second day of disruption on Friday after a power outage ground trains to a halt across the Midlands and north-west England. Network Rail said “most operators are running a full service” but some disruption remains as “trains and crew return to their normal positions”. A power cut at 1.40pm on Thursday affected more than 400 Manchester postcodes including that of the Manchester Rail Operating Centre, which is the main control hub for north-west England’s railways.
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