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Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened

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World - The Guardian - October 29

Rail fares set to rise in England next year

Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.

Government to order review of rail fare prosecutions

The way firms deal with fare evasion will be examined amid concern about how passengers are treated.

Ministers launch review into UK rail fare prosecutions

Move follows concern over claims of train operators taking disproportionate action against passengers

World - Financial Times - November 13

Northern Rail passengers hit out at 'rubbish' service

The struggling rail firm has come up with a plan to help it improve services.

Northern Rail to cut Christmas timetable to improve reliability

UK’s largest train operator outside London has breached its contract three times this year due to cancellations

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Homes flooded and travel disrupted by Storm Bert

Heavy wind and rain brings flooding to Dundonald and Coalisland, as well as widespread travel disruption.

Michelle Obama rallying voters in Atlanta

Michelle Obama is looking to rally voters in Atlanta on Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "America Decides" with a preview of the former first lady's message ...

My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun

A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum. When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s through ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Biden administration announces $2.4 billion for new rail projects

The Biden administration announced $2.4 billion in funding for new rail projects Tuesday. Officials are hoping the investment will spur new job opportunities for Americans as they undertake 122 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

For first time in six decades, freight rails split on union negotiation strategy

Union Pacific and CSX break from other freight rails in strategy to negotiate with labor unions two years after a nationwide rail strike was narrowly averted.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Gingrich rails against Harris ad telling woman to 'lie' to husband

Fox News contributor and former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) responded to a recent ad from Vice President Harris’s campaign encouraging women to vote for Harris in Tuesday’s election. Gingrich ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service amid search for victims in Valencia

Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, are dumping rain on Barcelona

World - ABC News - November 4

No respite in Spain as deluge hits rail and air travel in Catalonia

World - Yahoo News - November 4

UK rail minister apologises for response to Euston station criticism

Peter Hendy regrets tone of letter to supplier after comments from engineer about overcrowding

World - Financial Times - November 6

Northern’s rail woes expose challenge of reform — and a stuck nation

No quick fix for underperforming operator, plagued by outdated fax machines and voluntary overtime

World - Financial Times - November 7

UK government explores privately funded Birmingham-Manchester rail link

Mayors argue new train line is needed after northern leg of HS2 was axed on cost grounds

World - Financial Times - November 8

Suicide bombing at rail station in southwestern Pakistan kills at least 26

Officials say a suicide bomber blew himself up at a train station in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 26 people, including soldiers, and wounding 62 others

World - ABC News - November 9

Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.

China Is Building 30,000 Miles of High-Speed Rail---That It Might Not Need

The train system is one of the biggest public works in history, and it’s becoming a giant money pit.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Michelle Obama urges support for Harris in Michigan rally

The rally in Kalamazoo was Michelle Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention

Michelle Obama’s Plain Words at a Harris Rally in a Plain Suit

Who needs a slogan tee when your outfit can say it all?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28

Trump hits 'nasty' Michelle Obama at Atlanta rally

Former President Trump attacked former first lady Michelle Obama during his rally in Atlanta on Monday, calling her “nasty” after Obama lobbed attacks at the former president while stumping for ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

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