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Sunday, 05 June 2022

BBC News

• Trespasser causes severe rail disruption for partygoersServices to and from London Kings Cross were brought to a standstill after a trespasser got on the tracks.

The Herald

• Union says ScotRail train drivers 'sitting around doing nothing' amidst service cuts due to 'staff shortages'NATIONALISED ScotRail have been told they have gone too far with cutting services during the crippling pay dispute - as union leaders say drivers have been sitting around doing nothing.

Daily Express

• London travel chaos: Commuters to face ‘damaging’ impact as Underground strike hitsLONDONERS are expected to face commuter chaos as the Underground strike is set to take place on Monday after the Jubilee weekend.

Daily Record

• Flop ScotRail firm Abellio cashing in on secret contracts despite Scottish Government takeoverThe details were revealed in a Sunday Mail investigation into ScotRail, which is already in meltdown weeks after being taken into public ownership.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Special guests to visit Keighley and Worth Valley Railway for two-day eventFOUR diesel-powered steam engines are set to visit Bradford’s heritage railway as special guests for a two-day event.

Other Regional Press

• Completion date on next phase of £1m upgrade of Weymouth railway stationWork is progressing for the next phase of a major £1m upgrade around Weymouth train station.

Rail Advent

• Transport for Wales tests new announcement service for passengers with hearing lossTransport for Wales (TfW) has successfully tested the new onboard personal announcement service for passengers with hearing loss The Hearing Enhanced Audion Relay (HEAR) app provides personalised journey information announcements and was trialled on TfW trains using the Rhymney – Penarth route over a period of two months. The HEAR app is part of the rail operator’s bid to improve journeys for passengers with hearing loss.