This is a test of GDPR / Cookie Acceptance [about our cookies]
Really irritating test - cookie expires in 24 hour!
News from the BBC
 
Recent news on the BBC's RSS feed

Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 10:55 07 Jul 2026
 
. Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
[34 hours old]: Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[146 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.


and in other news ...

- 'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
[3 hours old]: Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

- MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
[5 hours old]: A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.

* Endometriosis diagnosis set to be sped up with two new tests carried out by GPs
[0 hours old]: Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

- Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
[10 hours old]: Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.

- Harry begins UK visit as verdict due in privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
[1 hours old]: The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.

- The Odyssey stars wow red carpet at world premiere in London
[2 hours old]: Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland and Matt Damon were among the stars who walked the carpet in London for the premiere of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Ancient Greek epic.

* Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit
[0 hours old]: As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

- Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
[5 hours old]: The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.

- Women hit fertility tipping point at 49 - even with young donor eggs
[10 hours old]: Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.

- E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
[4 hours old]: It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.

- Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why today's ruling matters for France
[3 hours old]: The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

- The US World Cup dream ends in shambolic fashion - did red card saga play a part?
[5 hours old]: Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

- Watch: Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
[7 hours old]: Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.

- Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears after his sixth and final attempt to lift trophy
[10 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

- Fans react to US loss after red card drama
[5 hours old]: The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament.

- Watch: Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal
[12 hours old]: Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.

- 'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
[10 hours old]: Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.

- Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
[9 hours old]: Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

- Meet Arthur Fery, the wildcard lifting the gloom around British players at Wimbledon
[11 hours old]: Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.

- Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
[12 hours old]: China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.

- Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
[9 hours old]: The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

- Erika Kirk comes face-to-face in court with husband's alleged killer
[1 hours old]: Charlie Kirk's widow was joined by the late US activist's family - all of whom attended court for the first time in the case.

- Comparing student loans to phone contracts 'amounted to mis-selling', MPs say
[11 hours old]: A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

- Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
[7 hours old]: Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race.

- Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
[2 hours old]: Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.

- Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts
[10 hours old]: Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.

- Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
[10 hours old]: Rachael Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.

- Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37
[9 hours old]: Bennett's cause of death was not immediately clear and bandmates from her former group G.R.L say their "hearts are broken".

- A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?
[5 hours old]: Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

- Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs
[10 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

- 'Learn how to lose' - tempers flare in Wimbledon mixed doubles
[11 hours old]: Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo advance to the Wimbledon mixed doubles semi-finals in straight sets, but the victory is marred by a fiery post-match argument.

- Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
[2 hours old]: After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.

- Giantkiller Fery stands tall to make history at Wimbledon for Britain
[11 hours old]: Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.

- Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar
[2 hours old]: The firm's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors had expected an even stronger performance.

- Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say
[11 hours old]: A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

- Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[10 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

- Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food
[2 hours old]: A Towcester community larder is collecting produce from the circuit following the Grand Prix.


and in other older news ...

. BBC News app
[10388 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Is Trump interfering in the World Cup?
[16 hours old]: Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.

. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
[89 hours old]: Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

. Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
[18 hours old]: The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.

. ITV hits such as I'm a Celebrity to stay free to watch after Sky takeover
[19 hours old]: Sky boss Dana Strong's comments came as the channel announces it is buying ITV's media and entertainment divisions in a £1.6bn deal.

. Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
[23 hours old]: The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

. Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton .5m
[31 hours old]: A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.

. EasyJet agrees 'in principle' to £5.2bn takeover deal
[24 hours old]: The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.

. What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows
[27 hours old]: Sky is set to buy ITV's TV and streaming channels for up to £1.6bn, the companies announced on Monday.

. No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding?
[95 hours old]: Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

. 'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
[44 hours old]: Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[107 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[299 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[347 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[370 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[443 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[467 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[514 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[538 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[611 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[635 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[683 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Fuel providers hopeful of more price reductions
[29 hours old]: Rubis and ATF Fuels both say they expect to see prices fall further in time.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[155 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[635 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[707 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[963 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1547 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Shoppers hit by hidden fees
[23 hours old]: Shoppers hit by hidden fees

. Consumer Fight Back
[72 hours old]: Linzi checks in on 89-year-old Margaret's battle to get her landline reconnected.

. Money Box
[70 hours old]: Half a million people say 'no thanks' to joining a workplace pension, why?

. How to avoid fees when spending abroad
[89 hours old]: Martin is revealing everything you need to know right now to cut the cost of getting away.

. 'Not a lot of Gen Z trust the state pension system'
[93 hours old]: Young people tells the BBC what they think about the state pension.


 
The Coffee Shop forum is provided by customers of Great Western Railway (formerly First Great Western). The views expressed are those of the individual posters concerned. Visit https://www.gwr.com for the official Great Western Railway website. Please contact the administrators of this site at admin@railcustomer.info if you feel that the content provided by one of our posters contravenes our posting rules. Our full legal statment is at https://www.greatwesternrailway.info/legal.html

Although we are planning ahead, we don't know what the future will bring here in the Coffee Shop. We have domains "firstgreatwestern.info" for w-a-y back and also "greatwesternrailway.info"; we can also answer to "greatbritishrailways.info" too. For the future, information about Great Brisish Railways, by customers and for customers.
 
Current Running
GWR trains from JourneyCheck
 
 
Code Updated 11th January 2025