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Northwest France Train Derailment Injures Dozens, One Critical
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Massive Neasden fire halts London Tube and disrupts rail services
A large fire at a Wembley-area waste transfer facility in Neasden prompted 125 firefighters and 20 engines to tackle the blaze, leading to a full suspension of the Metropolitan line and partial shutdowns on the Jubilee line, with London Marylebone services delayed or cancelled due to blocked lines. Smoke was visible across central London, and residents were advised to keep windows closed. The cause is unknown but no injuries were reported; an Amazon delivery facility on the site was evacuated as a precaution, and travel disruption is expected to extend into Friday evening rush hour.
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Govt signals Birmingham–Manchester rail link under NPR, decades away
Britain's government plans to propose a Birmingham–Manchester rail link as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project, but detailed plans are scant and the line may take decades to materialize, echoing past HS2 delays and cost concerns while political debate about delivery continues.