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British Transport Police: Five Knife Incidents Linked to Suspect Charged in LNER Attack

November 5, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

British Transport Police said they are leading the investigation into Anthony Williams, 32, and are linking five knife incidents across two days that culminated in a multiple stabbing on a London North Eastern Railway Doncaster–London King’s Cross train near Huntingdon.

UK Railways Bill Would Create Great British Railways, Unify Track and Trains

November 5, 2025 Special to Railfanning.org

The United Kingdom government was expected to introduce legislation today to formally create Great British Railways.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch Urges Crossing Safety Changes Following Child’s Death

November 4, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.K.’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch is calling for new level-crossing safeguards after an 11-year-old was struck and killed by a passenger train at Bourneview footpath crossing near Kenley, south London, in January.

Avanti West Coast Train Derails Near Shap; No Serious Injuries Reported

November 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

An Avanti West Coast train derailed near Shap, Cumbria, at about 6:15 a.m. local time on Nov. 3, with officials reporting no serious injuries.

Man Charged With Stabbing on London North Eastern Railway Train

November 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A 32-year-old man will appear at court this morning charged in connection with a major incident on a train in Cambridgeshire on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 1.

Eurostar Announces New Double-Decker Celestia Trains

October 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eurostar plans to spend €2 billion on up to 50 new double-decker trains built by Alstom Group, which will be the first to operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK network.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch Undertakes Probe of Millbrook Near Miss

October 22, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has undertaken a preliminary examination into the circumstances surrounding a near miss between a passenger train and a van near Millbrook.

Greater Anglia the Latest Railroad to Enter Into Public Ownership

October 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Once Greater Anglia’s services transfer to state control on Sunday, Oct. 12, half of Britain’s rail operators will be publicly owned, officials said.

Rail Investigators to Publish Safety Digest After Near Miss at London Bridge

September 19, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is investigating after a passenger train narrowly avoided striking two track workers near London Bridge station at 12:40 a.m. on July 30, 2025, following an emergency brake application by the driver.