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King Charles has met a group of rail staff and passengers who had shown bravery during the Huntingdon train knife attack last month.
An article on the BBC website says the group included railway worker Samir Zitouni, who was hailed for his efforts to save passengers, train driver Andrew Johnson, and Stephen Crean, who was stabbed in the hand when he intervened.
Eleven people were treated in hospital for injuries after the attack on the London-bound train, that had been diverted to Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire.
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder related to the train attack.
A study into extending the Borders Railway to Carlisle has yet to start – eight months after being commissioned.
An article on the BBC website says both the Scottish and UK governments agreed to equally fund the £10m feasibility in 2021 as part of the Borderlands Growth Deal.
After almost four years of delays, which included a capital projects spending review by the newly-elected Labour government at Westminster, project lead Scottish Borders Council (SBC) was given written confirmation at the start of 2025 to appoint a project team.
Although Edinburgh-based Turner & Townsend was awarded the two-year contract in April to undertake the feasibility study, further disputes over releasing funds have prevented progress.
DB Cargo UK has announced the appointment of a new Engineering Director to grow its maintenance and engineering business.
Wayne Miller will take up the role in January 2026, with responsibility for its three major engineering centres at Toton, Stoke and Crewe, as well as the company’s numerous maintenance outstations.
Wayne, who is currently DB’s Head of Service Design, will take on the role at an exciting time as the company looks to expand its third-party client base.
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