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Police appeal launched as person dies at Lancashire railway station

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December 1, 2025
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Sadly, over the weekend, a man died at Preston station, and detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Police were called to Preston just…

Man involved in Huntingdon stabbing charged with 7 more offences

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November 21, 2025
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The British Transport Police has confirmed that Anthony Williams has been charged with more offences following the incident at Huntingdon earlier this month. Williams appeared…

Family pay tribute as 11-year-old dies at South London railway level crossing

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November 19, 2025
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The family of an 11-year-old boy who was killed at a level crossing in South London have paid tribute to him. Jaiden Shehata, who was…

GTR creates safeguarding manager role to support colleagues and passengers

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November 18, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink trains, has created a new role of safeguarding manager to support passengers and colleagues. GTR previously employed a suicide prevention manager, the first person to be appointed to this position across the UK rail network. This role has now been broadened in […]

Police appeal launched after woman dies on Dorset railway line

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November 18, 2025
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A police appeal has been launched following a death on the line near Bournemouth railway station. Police were called to the line on the 16th…

Huntingdon Stabbing: Transport Secretary meets train driver and signaller involved

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November 8, 2025
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Heidi Alexander, the UK’s Transport Secretary, has met with some of those involved in last week’s shocking incident at Huntingdon. Anthony Williams, from Peterborough, has…

Rail Union calls for a reversal to BTP cuts following Huntingdon stabbings

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November 7, 2025
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The RMT urges the Chancellor to make funding available to reverse BTP cuts

Huntingdon train stabbings linked to three other incidents by police

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November 5, 2025
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The British Transport Police has released an update into their investigation into the stabbings onboard a train at Huntingdon. Anthony Williams has been charged with…

Hero rail worker named and recognised for efforts following Huntingdon stabbings

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November 4, 2025
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The bravery of an LNER worker who was seriously injured during the incident at Huntingdon has been recognised. Samir Zitouni, 48, is known to many…

Transport Secretary comments on Huntingdon train attack

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November 3, 2025
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has commented after a knife attack aboard a train on Saturday 1 November which left 11 people injured and sparked alarm across the UK rail network. The incident took place aboard the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, shortly after departing Peterborough railway station. Heidi […]