Fourth day of transport problems for Thameslink passengers November 11, 2016 Thameslink trains are subject to delays and cancellations this morning – for the fourth day in a row. The services have been disrupted since Tuesday after wire damage led to signalling problems, which have only just been fixed. There was a limited service across the entire Thameslink network yesterday, and National Rail warned that the problems could [...]
Six men and one woman died in Croydon tram accident, police confirm November 10, 2016 Six men and one woman died in the tram accident in Croydon yesterday, British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed. A tram derailed and overturned at the Sandilands stop just after 6am yesterday morning, leaving seven people dead and more than 50 people were hospitalised due to their injuries. "Following the incident in Croydon yesterday, we can confirm that [...]
Tram driver in Croydon accident released on bail as investigations continue November 10, 2016 A 42-year-old man arrested in connection with a tragic tram accident in Croydon yesterday has been released on bail, British Transport Police confirmed today. The man from Beckenham, who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, has been bailed until May while investigations continue at the scene and officers work to establish the circumstances of the incident. [...]
Croydon tram accident: Services suspended between around accident area November 10, 2016 Tram services have been suspended around the area where a tram overturned in Croydon yesterday morning. The tragic incident which involved a tram derailing and overturning left seven people dead and dozens more injured. https://twitter.com/districtline/status/796668824171008002 A 42-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident yesterday has been released on police bail. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch [...]
Peso plunges back to near-record low level against the dollar November 10, 2016 The Mexican peso has plummeted again today, after a volatile 24 hours of trading in the wake of yesterday's US election shock. The peso dove to a record low against the dollar yesterday after Donald Trump emerged victorious from one of the most hotly contested US Presidential elections in history. The Mexican currency dropped 11 [...]
One of the escaped Pentonville prisoners has been found – the other remains at large November 10, 2016 One of the men who escaped from Pentonville prison last week has been found and arrested, the Metropolitan Police revealed last night. Matthew Baker was arrested at an address in Ilford last night, and taken to a north London police station where he remains in custody. Two other people – a woman aged 21 and a man [...]
Thameslink and East Midlands Trains services are still severely disrupted after wire damage caused signalling problems November 10, 2016 Commuters who use Thameslink or East Midlands Trains (EMT) services are facing a third day of delays and cancellations – and it could continue into tomorrow as well. A limited train service is running across the Thameslink network, with services being cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 90 minutes. No Thameslink trains are running between [...]
Bovis Homes on track to deliver record revenues despite Brexit blip November 10, 2016 Housebuilder Bovis Homes said today that it's on track to meet expectations of revenue and profit growth for the year, despite uncertainty in the market following the EU referendum. The group said that aside from the weeks immediately after the UK's vote to leave the EU, sales during the year to date have followed a normal [...]
Death toll rises to seven after tram accident in Croydon with 42-year-old man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter November 9, 2016 Seven people have been killed in a tram accident in Croydon, south London, this morning, British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed. London Ambulance Service said eight people had serious or life-threatening injuries and a total of 51 had been taken to two hospitals. “After liaison with the Coroner, we can confirm that at least seven people [...]
Major delays on Thameslink and East Midlands Trains between Bedford and London St Pancras November 9, 2016 Thameslink and East Midlands Trains services are subject to severe delays this afternoon, after wiring damage caused yesterday led to signalling problems that have persisted today. National Rail said a severely limited train service will be in operation and customers are advised to use alternative routes, as services that are able to run are likely to be [...]
