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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Glasgow Central trains face rush-hour disruption amid problem
Glasgow Central train services face disruption amid a rush-hour issue this morning. Network Rail Scotland is currently dealing with a signalling fault which is affecting services arriving and departing from the city centre travel hub. Due to the problem, ScotRail said trains to/from Central Station may be delayed or revised. READ MORE: ScotRail reveals major change at Glasgow's Central Station ⚠️ NEW: We've been advised @NetworkRailSCOT are currently dealing with a signalling fault which is affecting services arriving and departing from Glasgow Central. Trains running to / from this station may be delayed or revised. We'll keep you updated. ^Paul — ScotRail (@ScotRail) May 29, 2025 A ScotRail spokesperson said: "We've been advised that Network Rail Scotland is currently dealing with a signalling fault which is affecting services arriving and departing from Glasgow Central. "Trains running to/from this station may be delayed or revised. We'll keep you updated." We're working to fix a signal fault that's causing delays for some services arriving and departing from @NetworkRailGLC. Our team is on site and will repair the fault as quickly as possible.@AvantiWestCoast @ScotRail @TPExpressTrains @CrossCountryUK — Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) May 29, 2025 A Network Rail Scotland spokesperson added: "We're working to fix a signal fault that's causing delays for some services arriving and departing from Glasgow Central. "Our team is on site and will repair the fault as quickly as possible."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Woke' rail company fails to mention women in free tampon scheme
A train company has failed to mention women or females in a free tampon scheme. Avanti West Coast instead referred to 'customers' and 'people' who may benefit from the rollout of the toiletries. On Wednesday, the train company announced that free period care would be available on its trains. The Package for a Friend scheme, which coincides with Menstrual Hygiene Day, allows 'customers' to request pads from staff in the onboard shop. Alternatively, the company said travellers could place an order on their click and collect service to discreetly pick up goods from a member of staff without having to ask. It said the scheme was thought of following suggestions from employees, including those involved in the operator's Gender Network, to 'help customers when in need'. Kathryn O'Brien, the customer experience director at Avanti West Coast, said: 'We want everyone to have a comfortable journey when travelling with us, and know the importance of making essential items available on board our trains to enable this. 'So we're pleased to now be offering free period care, and hope our customers will feel reassured they can access them when they need during their journey.' However, the official release made no mention of women or females, with critics accusing Avanti of being 'extremely offensive' to women. Mary Howden, of the Women's Rights Network, told The Telegraph: 'While it is commendable that Avanti West Coast is offering its customers period products, it is disappointing that it fails to acknowledge that those customers will all be women. 'The erosion of language that relates only to women is not inclusive. It is clumsy and often unclear, and many women find it extremely offensive.' It is understood that Avanti West Coast used the term 'customers' to make sure travellers know that the free period products made available are available to all. It comes after the company was accused of 'virtue-signalling nonsense' after repainting one of its trains in diversity-themed livery. The train was painted in bold artwork celebrating the diversity of its workforce and the communities it serves. However, the move sparked a backlash as Gareth Bacon, the shadow transport secretary, claimed passengers deserved 'better than this farce'. An Avanti spokesman declined to comment when approached by The Telegraph. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Health
- Telegraph
‘Woke' rail company fails to mention women in free tampon scheme
A train company has failed to mention women or females in a free tampon scheme. Avanti West Coast instead referred to 'customers' and 'people' who may benefit from the rollout of the toiletries. On Wednesday, the train company announced that free period care would be available on its trains. The Package for a Friend scheme, which coincides with Menstrual Hygiene Day, allows 'customers' to request pads from staff in the onboard shop. Alternatively, the company said travellers could place an order on their click and collect service to discreetly pick up goods from a member of staff without having to ask. It said the scheme was thought of following suggestions from employees, including those involved in the operator's Gender Network, to 'help customers when in need'. Kathryn O'Brien, the customer experience director at Avanti West Coast, said: 'We want everyone to have a comfortable journey when travelling with us, and know the importance of making essential items available on board our trains to enable this. 'So we're pleased to now be offering free period care, and hope our customers will feel reassured they can access them when they need during their journey.' However, the official release made no mention of women or females, with critics accusing Avanti of being 'extremely offensive' to women. Mary Howden, of the Women's Rights Network, told The Telegraph: 'While it is commendable that Avanti West Coast is offering its customers period products, it is disappointing that it fails to acknowledge that those customers will all be women. 'The erosion of language that relates only to women is not inclusive. It is clumsy and often unclear, and many women find it extremely offensive.' It is understood that Avanti West Coast used the term 'customers' to make sure travellers know that the free period products made available are available to all. It comes after the company was accused of ' virtue-signalling nonsense ' after repainting one of its trains in diversity-themed livery. The train was painted in bold artwork celebrating the diversity of its workforce and the communities it serves. However, the move sparked a backlash as Gareth Bacon, the shadow transport secretary, claimed passengers deserved 'better than this farce'.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
BGT finalist surprise gig at Glasgow Central Station
Vinnie McKee took to the station piano to sing Never Enough from the hit musical The Greatest Showman. We previously reported that the 24-year-old bingo caller became a national sensation after Simon Cowell hit the golden buzzer during his audition. READ MORE: Glasgow bingo caller makes Britain's Got Talent final READ MORE: Vinnie McKee performs at Marie Curie Hospice in Glasgow The proud Glaswegian from Ruchazie moved both judges and viewers with his powerful rendition of Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars, earning him a spot in this year's final. Before heading off to London for the BGT grand finale on Saturday, May 31, he gave fellow Glaswegians one last emotional performance at the station that helped shape his journey. We sent off one of Glasgow's own this morning- @vinniemckeeuk is off to the Britain's Got Talent finals!! 🎤 But not before giving us one last performance on the station piano.👏🎹 Best of luck Vinnie- Glasgow's behind you all the way!💙#BGT #GlasgowCentral@AvantiWestCoast — Glasgow Central (@NetworkRailGLC) May 28, 2025 Glasgow Central Station shared footage of the moment on social media, writing: "We sent one of Glasgow's own off this morning - Vinnie McKee is off to the Britain's Got Talent finals! "But not before giving us one last performance on the station piano. "Best of luck, Vinnie- Glasgow's behind you all the way."
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Buses to replace several train services on major Glasgow line
Trains will be switched out for buses between Carlisle and Glasgow Central on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. On top of that, buses will also replace trains between Carlisle and Edinburgh. READ MORE: ScotRail reveals major change at Glasgow's Central Station ScotRail said services will be replaced due to engineering works taking place between the English city and Glasgow/Edinburgh, closing all lines. Routes and services affected by the works include: Avanti West Coast services between London Euston and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh ScotRail services between Carlisle and Dumfries/Glasgow Central TransPennine Express services between Liverpool Lime Street/Manchester Airport/Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District/Glasgow Central/Edinburgh. Here is how the works will affect services on the busy line: Avanti West Coast Saturday: Services between London Euston and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh will run between London Euston and Carlisle only. Replacement bus services will run between Carlisle and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh. Sunday Services between London Euston and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh will run between London Euston and Carlisle only. There is further engineering work in the Warrington Bank Quay area. Replacement bus services will run between Crewe and Warrington Bank Quay/Wigan North Western/Preston, and between Carlisle and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh. ScotRail On Saturday, the last journey from Carlisle to Glasgow Central will depart Carlisle at 7.21pm as a replacement bus service to Dumfries, where passengers should change onto the 8.49pm train service to Glasgow Central. On Sunday, the last journey from Carlisle to Glasgow Central will depart Carlisle at 6.33pm as a replacement bus service to Dumfries, where passengers should change onto the 7.50pm train service to Glasgow Central. TransPennine Express There will be no TransPennine Express services between Carlisle and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh. Services will start and terminate at Carlisle. Replacement bus services will run between Carlisle and Edinburgh. READ MORE: Warning as no trains to run on busy Glasgow Central line 🛠️👷 Due to essential engineering work this coming weekend, buses replace trains between Carlisle and Dumfries (31 May & 1 June) and also between Glasgow Central and Paisley Canal (1 June ONLY). ⚠️ Journey times may be extended, so allow extra time for travel. #PlanAhead — ScotRail (@ScotRail) May 27, 2025 A ScotRail spokesperson said: "Due to essential engineering work this coming weekend, buses replace trains between Carlisle and Dumfries (May 31 and June 1).
