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Disappointing news from Cornwall. BBC News - Sharp's Brewery to close with loss of 50 jobs https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjendwk7979o It also has to be noted that bottled Doombar is already produced at Burton-on-Trent. There's currently no word on what happens about production of that...

BBC News - Tram derails in Milan, leaving one dead and dozens injured https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y599degnqo

Mods: I haven't seen this mentioned. Please move if not in correct forum. BBC News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2yp42p0x9o.amp Protest held against decision to fill in Queensbury Tunnel - BBC News

BBC News - At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqz7v1507ro

BBC News - Holidays cancelled after coach firm loses licence https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98n30l608do

Used to see their lorries frequently. BBC News - Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2gx28815wo

I've placed this here, as it's merely a suggestion from a local MP, as opposed to actual work taking place. (Feel free to move) BBC News - MP outlines major transport plan for region https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9w1jnpll9vo Very commendable, and something that politicians should be...

BBC News - Train firms urged to give 'yellow cards' to passengers without tickets - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn018nrdyx7o

Finland (VR Group) This news item applies only to those who hold a FIP International Reduced Rate Card. Finland (VR Group) is withdrawing from the FIP association on 31 December 2025. FIP discounted tickets purchased with the FIP International Reduced Rate Card will be available until 31...

https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/trainline-accused-of-ripping-off-customers-and-deliberately/?preview=true

BBC News - Eight dead in Serbia railway station canopy collapse https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wrp7g05xro

I'm not that technically minded, but was curious about this post on X by National Rail Enquiries, referring to "City Beam carriages." I have no clue what that refers to. Anyone know? Image shows a screenshot from National Rail Enquiries about disruption in the Lewisham area.

I was asked about the mystery key (as shown in the photos). It is marked Highdyke Box, on.one side, and the number 3 on the other. Discussing with railway colleagues, both retired and present has not yielded any answers as to what it was used for. It isn't a door key. I post this to a wider...

Just checking out prices for a journey next week. I'm using a PRIV ticket for the journey. It amazed me to see that an Anytime return, Off-Peak return and the Anytime single were all the same price. An Off-Peak single is only 5p cheaper. The journey in question is Grantham to Derby. My...

Sorry if this has been posted already. https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/nene-valley-railway-says-its-signal-box-is-out-of-use-after-arson-attack-which-will-impact-future-events-4064444

https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/news/northern-bans-all-e-scooters-hoverboards-and-e-skateboards-its-345-trains-and-500-stations

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/custom-house-dlr-elizabeth-line-ticket-gateline.235312/ Sorry to go slightly O/T. had a similar experience at Abbey Wood the other week. Arrived using a paper ticket, but then changed to Crossrail for onward travel to Farringdon...

BBC News - King’s Cross Underground: Man arrested after woman pulled on to Tube tracks - police https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62716918

Original Voice Actor for Pingu, Carlo Bonomi has Passed Away https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-08/carlo-bonomi-voice-of-pingu-dies-at-85/101312792

I haven't seen this posted yet. https://www.thurrockgazette.co.uk/news/20279426.tilbury-station-worker-stabbed-ticket-challenged/