Rail & Roads
Rail and road news: train fares and season tickets, rail strikes, timetable changes and engineering works, major roadworks and closures, and transport infrastructure projects. Desk editor: Alex Ivy (AiMotoring).
Leeds York train line closed this weekend for bridge works
Buses replace trains between Leeds and York on 10 and 11 October 2026, the first of several rail engineering closures in Yorkshire in October, according to rustourismnews.com.
ORR consults on rail ticket selling rules for Great British Railways
The regulator wants views on safeguards for online ticket sales once Great British Railways takes over.
RMT union strike over East West Rail safety concerns: Chiltern timetable for 10 and 17 October
Chiltern Railways Train Managers strike on 10 and 17 October 2026 over East West Rail staffing. Chiltern says more than 93% of trains will run on strike days, but four long-distance services will be shortened.
RMT rail strikes October 2026: which trains cancelled at Chiltern
Chiltern says more than 93% of services will run on Saturday 10 and 17 October, but no trains will run between Leamington and Stratford, local reports say.
UK coach firms diesel prices crisis: what it means for you
Coach operators say record fuel costs are pushing them to breaking point. Here is what that could mean for school transport, group trips and the price you pay.
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