China's security drive hits embassy activities, LGBT events, some diplomats say
By Laurie Chen, Yew Lun Tian and Brenda Goh BEIJING/SHANGHAI Some diplomats in China say they are facing
2023-07-13 11:39
Passengers detail harrowing 11-hour journey from London to Scotland after cancelled train
A man has gone viral on X/Twitter after detailing his harrowing journey from London to Edinburgh after his train was cancelled halfway into the trip. Stand-up comedian James Nokise revealed in a thread how his nightmare trip to Scotland went from bad to worse. He started, explaining that he initially got on the train in London at 4:40pm. Then, around three hours into the train journey, he received an email saying that the train had been cancelled – a confusing message as the train was still moving and there had been no announcement. Nokise wrote: “About 10mins later the train manager came on the speaker to say they ‘heard from passengers’ (!) that the train had been cancelled and was going to investigate because everything looked fine to them.” Passengers onboard were later informed that the “rumours were true” and the train would be terminating at the next station, which was Preston. Nokise explained that hundreds of passengers disembarked at Preston to catch a connecting train the Glasgow that left without them because it was already full. “It was around 8pm, and we were told to wait for the next train.. at 9:42,” he wrote, adding that it was also cancelled. He continued: “It turned out there were no more trains ‘North’ after that and, excitingly, no forthcoming information. “Some people stood staring at the screens. Some people queued to ask the one ticket booth worker the same question everyone else was. No one knew anything.” The hundreds of stranded passengers were then informed that alternative travel arrangements had been made. This, it was revealed, was in the form of taxis to Scotland, 3 and a half hours away. Nokise said, “all of us queued to be taken away 3-7 people at a time. And if that sounds slow and ridiculous, it was”. In his cab, Nokise was in a taxi with 3 other strangers when the taxi almost collided with another vehicle on the motorway. After several other “incidents” on the way, the cab passengers eventually made it to their intended destination after 3:00am – over five hours later than their scheduled arrival time and 11 hours after they boarded the train. The nightmare-ish journey had seen the X/Twitter thread go viral, with more than 25,000 likes. One teacher also revealed that a class of 12-year-old children were left effectively stranded in Preston as they were unable to send children unaccompanied in taxis. They tweeted: “Hi @AvantiWestCoast we’ve been stuck at Preston since around 630pm with 50 12 year olds. It’s now 10.08pm. “We've just been informed that there is no way of getting us home to Glasgow, as we can't send kids alone on taxis. A staff member has said we are effectively stuck here.” indy100 has contacted Avanti West Coast for comment. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-26 17:34
A state judge ordered Kansas to stop letting transgender people change their gender marker on their driver's licenses
A judge has sided with Kansas' Republican attorney general, ruling the state cannot allow transgender residents to choose gender identity on driver's licenses.
2023-07-12 02:10
Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia
Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units.
2023-05-31 05:14
Is Rosario Dawson gay? 'Ahsoka' star said rumors sparked by interview were not 'inaccurate'
Rosario Dawson stated that she has never truly been in a queer relationship but did not go into any detail about how she defines her sexuality
2023-08-23 16:42
Titans give QB Ryan Tannehill possibly his best birthday gift yet in Hopkins
The Tennessee Titans gave Ryan Tannehill just about the best birthday gift an NFL team can to a quarterback
2023-07-27 05:33
Jordan Weems works out of jam in 10th as Nationals outlast Mariners 7-4 in 11
Jordan Weems worked out of a bases-loaded, none-out jam in the 10th inning against the heart of Seattle’s order, Lane Thomas hit a two-run double in the 11th, and the Washington Nationals beat the Mariners 7-4
2023-06-28 13:45
Apple Pencil Gen 1 vs. Gen 2 vs. USB-C: What's the Difference?
Apple recently introduced the Apple Pencil (USB-C), making it even more confusing to pick a
2023-12-01 02:49
Afghan interpreter's anger over son's visa denial
Sajid, who worked for the UK armed forces, says he cannot be reunited with his three-year-old son.
2023-09-02 23:09
Jackie Miller James' sister shares update after influencer's aneurysm rupture
Jackie Miller James' sister shares update after influencer's aneurysm rupture
2023-06-11 02:41
How to Get Free FIFA 23 Base Icon Loan
EA is offering FUT managers the chance to sign a legendary FUT Icon to their roster.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why did Hall Toledano end his engagement? 'Temptation Island' Season 5 star claims he never loved Kaitlin Tufts
Hall Toledano said that he never had a real connection with Kaitlin Tufts and has found the one for him on the island
2023-08-03 09:00
You Might Like...
NFL rumors: 49ers trending toward contract drama with defensive star
Apple Store is down ahead of WWDC
Did Adin Ross do 'sexual stuff with a sleeping person'? Kick star bashes Keemstar for posting video: 'You're supposed to be an ally'
Why it might be time to get optimistic about the stock market
Saracens storm into Premiership final after Maitland controversy
Regional Bloc Warns of Force to Remove Niger Military Junta
Michael Bublé performs with Foo Fighters at Outside Lands
Mathew Barzal scores as New York Islanders beat Arizona Coyotes 1-0
