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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
South Western Railway reduces some off-peak services in August
A train operator which runs services between London and the home counties has announced a temporary summer Western Railway is reducing some of its services from London Waterloo to destinations in Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire between 28 July and 29 will affect off-peak services, which the company said have fewer customers during the summer advised customers to check its journey planner before setting off. Surrey stations affected are Shepperton, Guildford, Woking, Weybridge, Chertsey, Chessington South, Cobham and Stoke D' Berkshire Reading and Windsor and Eton Riverside will see reduced services, as will Alton in London stations affected are Hampton Court and Richmond.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Met Office issues urgent yellow thunderstorm warning
Parts of South East England were battered by torrential downpours today with more than an inch of rain falling in just an hour as trains were suspended due to flooding. The Met Office imposed a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of East Sussex and Kent until 5pm, covering Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Folkestone and Dover. Some areas were told to expect 20mm (0.8in) to 25mm (1in) of rain in less than an hour, with 30mm (1.2in) to 40mm (1.6in) in one to two hours in a few locations. The alert, which was activated as soon as it was announced at 12.52pm today, comes amid concerns driving conditions will be affected by spray and standing water. Forecasters also warned of power cuts; damage to buildings and structures from lightning strikes; flooding of homes and businesses; and delays to public transport. Train operator Southern said its services between Hastings and Ashford International had been cancelled this afternoon after the railway flooded and blocked all lines. As for the rest of the UK today, there will be scattered showers in other southern and western areas with a mix of bright spells and a few light showers elsewhere. Showers will slow fade this evening, although a few will continue across East Anglia and South West. Most other areas will see a combination of cloud and clear spells. The wet weather comes after a dry and hot spring and three heatwaves so far this summer which left four regions of England in drought. England recorded its driest March to June period since 1893, and dry ground can make flooding more likely as it is unable absorb as much water. Despite four days of downpours since Saturday, company bosses said they could not confirm when restrictions will end because it is 'generally waiting for rain'. Customers living in postcodes starting OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8 and RG9 now have the ban - but it was avoided by London, which is also served by Thames Water.
CBS News
12-06-2025
- CBS News
Video shows 2023 CTA Yellow Line crash that sent 16 people to hospital
CBS News Chicago has obtained video from inside the Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line train that crashed in November 2023. From multiple angles, the video shows the exact moment of the crash that sent 16 people to the hospital. The two-car train crashed into a snow plow around 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17, 2023, on the main tracks adjacent to the Howard rail yard in Rogers Park. The NTSB said one operator and 30 passengers were on the Yellow Line train at the time of the crash, Officials at the time of the crash said everyone on the train — originally reported as 38 people — was hurt. The NTSB said a total of 16 people were treated and released from area hospitals, and three people were in critical condition after the crash — including the train operator. Six other people were on board the snow plow. Back in February, the National Transportation Safety Board released its final report on the crash. The report said the operator of the train was only given seconds' notice to go from 55 mph to a full stop. Meanwhile, leaves on the tracks made for slippery conditions, and the CTA had disabled an automatic braking feature. The report also found that while the operator did have alcohol in his system, but this was not to blame for the crash. The crash caused $8.7 million in damage. The CTA Yellow Line-Skokie Swift did not resume operations until January 2024 — seven weeks after the crash.
CBS News
11-05-2025
- CBS News
Man dies after being hit by Blue Line train in Logan Square neighborhood
Man killed after being hit by Blue Line train in Logan Square Man killed after being hit by Blue Line train in Logan Square Man killed after being hit by Blue Line train in Logan Square A 28-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a train Saturday night at the Logan Square Blue Line stop. It happened around 8:13 p.m. in the 2600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue. Chicago police said officers and fire crews responded to a service call where the victim stumbled and fell onto the tracks as the train was arriving at the station. He was hit by the train and was pronounced dead at the scene. The train operator was taken to a local hospital for observation. Area 3 detectives are investigating. No further information was immediately available.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man fatally struck by CTA train after falling onto Blue Line tracks in Logan Square, police say
The Brief A 28-year-old man was killed Saturday night when he was hit by a train after falling onto the CTA Blue Line tracks. The incident happened around 8:13 p.m. in the 2600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue. The train operator was taken to a hospital for observation, and police are investigating. CHICAGO - A 28-year-old man died Saturday night after falling onto the CTA Blue Line tracks in Logan Square and being hit by a train, according to Chicago police. What we know The incident happened around 8:13 p.m. in the 2600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue. Chicago police said the man stumbled and fell onto the tracks just as a train was arriving at the station. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his identity has not yet been released. The operator of the train was taken to a hospital for observation, police said. What's next Area Three detectives are continuing to investigate. The status of CTA service can be found HERE. The Source The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.
