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Changes to train services as major upgrades continue on Midland Main Line

Network Rail, East Midlands Railway (EMR), and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) are encouraging passengers to check their journey before travelling as major engineering work to upgrade the Midland Main Line continues throughout April and May. Engineers will be working across...

Redhill to Tonbridge line to reopen after Network Rail completes Edenbridge landslip repairs

The railway between Redhill and Tonbridge will reopen for the start of service on Monday morning after Network Rail’s engineers successfully completed emergency landslip repairs at Bough Beech, near Edenbridge in Kent. Over the last two weeks, engineers have worked...

Conwy Valley Line in North Wales reopens after emergency repairs

Train services on the Conwy Valley Line in North Wales have resumed (Saturday 13 April) following emergency repairs to flood damage. The line was closed on Tuesday afternoon (9 April) when river flooding washed away ballast (the stones that support...

Southeastern unveils accessibility improvements to app and online journey planner

Southeastern has launched a series of upgrades to its app and online journey planner to make it easier for customers to plan accessible journeys. As one of the country's biggest and busiest rail operators, providing more than 1,700 services and...

Most Anglia railways open over the May Day bank holiday

This May Day bank holiday, the majority of the railway across Anglia will be open for passengers to travel. Whether working, visiting friends or family, or exploring towns or the beauty of the countryside, train services will be running...

“Don’t gamble on it” says Northern in ticket warning to people heading to the Grand National at Aintree

Northern has warned racegoers heading to Aintree for the Grand National this week (11 - 13 April 2024) not to gamble on travelling without a ticket. The train operator says ‘chancers’ will be met by teams of revenue protection officers...

Service improvements on the Wrexham – Bidston line

Targeted improvements on a north Wales railway line have been reaping huge benefits for rail customers. Since the introduction of a new timetable in December, the Wrexham to Bidston line has seen more daily trains than ever before running every...

‘Plan ahead for Easter holiday travel’: TPE warns customers of upcoming disruption during ASLEF industrial action

TransPennine Express (TPE) is urging customers travelling over the Easter holidays to plan ahead, with a strike day and industrial action set to cause disruption to rail services later this week.  Drivers from the ASLEF union are set to take...

ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds

New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge when an unused rail ticket is refunded will be reduced from £10 to £5. This reduction follows the Office of Rail...

Cornwall public transport gets £50 million boost

Public transport links in Cornwall will be transformed thanks to £50 million of government investment to deliver the Mid-Cornwall Metro Scheme. In a visit to Newquay Station on Wednesday 27 March, Transport Secretary Mark Harper met with local leaders including...

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New trains named after Wrexham Football Hollywood stars

Transport for Wales has named two new trains after the home cities of Wrexham Football Club owners Ryan Reynolds...