Phillip Schofield discreetly smokes an e-cigarette while waiting for the train – despite smoking being banned in stations

By Melody Fletcher for Mailonline 11:47 EDT 03 Jul 2024updated 11:57 EDT 03 Jul 2024 11:47 EDT 03 Jul 2024updated 11:57 EDT 03 Jul 2024 By Melody Fletcher for Mailonline Phillip Schofield was spotted smoking an e-cigarette at a west London train station, despite all forms of smoking being banned there. The 62-year-old … Read more

HS2 replacement revealed: a slow train to Manchester

Really supportindependent journalism Find out moreClose to Our mission is to provide objective, fact-based reporting that speaks to power and reveals the truth. Whether it’s $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us in delivering journalism without an agenda. Call it a hunch, but I have a suspicion that Mark Harper may no longer be … Read more

Researchers train sheep to take awake MRI scans

A group of sheep. Credit: INRAE ​​​​- Sophie Normant Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique often used to study the brains of sheep. Until now, it was only performed under general anesthesia, to ensure the immobility of the animal. However, anesthesia leads to stress and other negative side effects, in addition to jeopardizing the … Read more

Person hit by train causes major delays for travelers at Glastonbury – live updates

Moment gates are officially opened for Glastonbury 2024 as the crowds head to Worthy Farm Sign up for Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for inside tracks on all things music Receive our Now Hear This email for free Glastonbury 2024 festival-goers are facing delays after a person was reportedly hit by a … Read more

British train operators are assessing thousands of prosecutions for fare evasion

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Ten British train operators have said they are reviewing fare evasion prosecutions dating back years after a court cast doubt on the validity of an estimated 75,000 criminal convictions. DfT OLR Holdings (DOHL), the government-owned … Read more

TfL’s latest rail improvements: detailed train, signal and station upgrades

To find out what rail upgrades Transport for London (TfL) has recently carried out, you can compile a summary from the latest reports from the Programs and Investment Committees. The reports will be discussed at their meeting on Wednesday 26 June, but here is a summary of recent rail upgrades within TfL. This report covers … Read more

Keswick will become a virtual train station to support sustainable travel in the Lakes

Avanti West Coast Pendolino 390155  passes over Docker Viaduct,  with 1000 Glasgow Central to London Euston

Keswick has added its rail journey planners so visitors can travel seamlessly to the Lakes by train and bus this summer. Avanti West Coast and Stagecoach launch integrated train and bus ticket in Cumbria Visitors can travel seamlessly by train and bus with one ticket for the entire journey to Keswick Initiative supports Cumbria Tourism’s … Read more

Amazon-powered AI cameras used to detect emotions of unwitting British train passengers

Network Rail did not answer questions about the tests sent by WIRED, including questions about the current status of AI use, emotion detection and privacy issues. “We take the safety of the rail network extremely seriously and use a range of advanced technologies at our stations to protect passengers, our colleagues and the rail infrastructure … Read more

How the ‘woke capitalist’ gravy train shuddered to a halt

McKinsey stated in 2019 that 90% of America’s 500 largest companies are now preparing an ESG report – reams of paper meant to prove that the companies are saving society and the planet. Consultants and analysts also spend a lot of time arguing that ESG is a more profitable way to invest. In a series … Read more

Inside the GWR Night Riviera sleeper train to Cornwall

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline travel editor 3:35 PM June 15, 2024, updated 3:46 PM June 15, 2024 Share or comment on this article: Ted Thornhill took the GWR Night Riviera from London Paddington to Penzance He produced a short film about his experiences – and rates it out of five below Would YOU board the … Read more