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Wednesday, 05 August 2026

The Guardian

• A rail nightmare: what it's like on England's busiest commuter-only trainThis evening service from London to Crewe is hot, sweaty and heaving with people, many having to stand or sit in the gangways

The National

• New plan for train from Scotland to mainland EuropeA NEW route between the Highlands and mainland Europe could be on its way, after a working group met for the first time to assess the feasibility of extending the Caledonian Sleeper service to the continent.

Local Government

• Work to start on new lift for Lawrence Hill stationPassengers using Lawrence Hill railway station will benefit from funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with work beginning this summer to install a new lift serving Platform 2. The project is part of ongoing efforts to make the region's transport network more accessible, inclusive and easier to use for everyone.

Network Rail

• Peak District and Manchester Victoria rail upgrades this AugustMulti-million-pound railway upgrades will take place in Greater Manchester and the gateway to the Peak District from this weekend to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.

Birmingham Post

• Bev Craig: ‘Getting to Leeds, Sheffield or Bradford has to be made easier’New Greater Manchester mayor says she will work with other mayors to find transport solutions

Other Regional Press

• Caledonian Sleeper train from Highlands to Europe?Could rail passengers one day travel direct from the Highlands to mainland Europe - and vice versa?
• Rail project chiefs urged not to use unique Mossley roadUSING a unique Mossley road as an access point for construction vehicles on a multi-billion pound rail project will create unwarranted risk and havoc, an inquiry has been told.
• New developments suggest Winslow Railway station may finally openA new six billion pound train line, and the opening of a new railway station in Aylesbury Vale ? that has left passengers waiting for two years, could finally be open by the end of 2026.
• Network Rail will not reopen Botley Road early despite completionThe planned reopening date of Botley Road remains the same despite a major milestone being completed six days ahead of schedule.
• New developments suggest Winslow Railway station may finally openA new six billion pound train line, and the opening of a new railway station in Aylesbury Vale that has left passengers waiting for two years, could finally be open by the end of 2026.

Other News Sources

• Telford transport chiefs eye up very light trains schemeMini trains could be running on reopened lines in Telford if a feasibility study proves that they could work.