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A big week for Railway 200

Railway 200 publishes the list of events for February and March 2025, an interactive history of the railways and train travel, and Avanti West Coast renumbers a Pendolino to 390200 as part of the celebrations

Coupled diesel locomotives painted bright yellow haul liquid tankers along the single-track Cambrian line.

Buses replace trains on the Cambrian line in March

Network Rail and Transport for Wales have announced engineering work on the Cambrian line starting mid-March, and advised passengers to 'check before they travel', as buses will replace trains on some journeys. The work will start on Monday, 17 March 2025 and conclude on Wednesday, 2 April. It

A ScotRail High Speed Train departs a station, its livery decorated with silhouettes of Scottish landmarks.

ScotRail launches 'Tap & Pay' ticketing across central Scotland

Travellers generate a barcode, scan it along their journey, and the cheapest fare is charged in retrospect. Plus, ScotRail fares will rise by 3.8% in April, and Avanti West Coast will again attempt to break the London-Glasgow time record.

A ScotRail intercity train waits next to a platform to depart. Its livery includes silhouettes of Scottish landmarks.

ScotRail train fares will rise by 3.8% in April

From April 2025, the cost of a ScotRail ticket will rise by 3.8%. The increase was confirmed yesterday by Transport Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish government. Its responsibilities include setting fares for the ScotRail network. While this year's 3.8% increase is lower than last

Disruption to West Anglia train services until March

Train services on the West Anglia Main Line (WAML) will be affected by engineering work on weekends between mid-February and late March. Network Rail will be undertaking a full programme of maintenance starting Saturday, 15 February. It includes track and signalling renewals, plus work towards the new Cambridge South station.

A tree has fallen on top of the only track on a single-track railway line.

Storm Éowyn brings debris and disruption to the railway

All train services in Scotland were withdrawn in the face of a red weather warning. Plus, the Department for Transport is rolling out contactless ticketing at more stations, and Eurostar records record passenger numbers

Colourful dots arranged in a grid represent each type of Railcard. Some dots are extended and labelled with a Railcard name.

Which Railcard should you buy?

The premise of a Railcard is simple: generally, you pay an annual fee of £30 and you get a third off train fares in Great Britain. But it's not a 'one size fits all' affair, and there are nine types of Railcard, each with their own

Two LNER Azuma trains in their red and white liveries are stationary on adjacent platforms at London's Kings Cross Station.

New Railcard prices confirmed

The cost of most Railcards will rise on 2 March 2025. One year Railcards will cost £35, up from £30. Three year Railcards will cost £80, up from £70. Regulated train fares will rise by 4.6% on the same day. The exception is the Disabled Persons Railcard, the price

An Avanti West Coast train speeds through a station in the rain. It has a yellow front, turquoise livery with orange accents.

Train strikes: Avanti West Coast services affected until May

Train Managers employed by Avanti West Coast will be on strike every Sunday until 25 May 2025. Here's what you need to know.

Heidi Alexander stands in front of a grey background for her official portrait.

Heidi Alexander replaces Louise Haigh as Transport Secretary

Louise Haigh has stepped down from her position as Secretary of State for Transport, after offering the Prime Minister her resignation last night. It makes her the first of Starmer's cabinet to step down since they were assembled in July 2024. Heidi Alexander has since taken the role

Class 756

The Class 756 is a tri-mode multiple unit operated by Transport for Wales (TfW). 24 units were constructed by Stadler between 2021 and 2023. They first entered passenger service on 15 November 2024, and TfW plan for 14 to be in service by Spring 2024. They are the replacements for

Transport for Wales' tri-mode Class 756s enter service

Monday, 18 November 2024 saw the official introduction of the Class 756 with Transport for Wales, following their first revenue earning outing on 15 November. Transport for Wales ordered 24 of these new tri-mode multiple units and plans for 14 to be in service by Spring 2025. Being tri-modal means

An Avanti West Coast train on a platform under a large, arched glass roof, with passengers waiting nearby.

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Class 807s now in service with Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast have officially introduced their Class 807 electric multiple units (EMUs) into passenger service between Liverpool and London, with train 807001 departing Liverpool Lime Street station today at 9:01 am. The Class 807 is the second, electric-operation-only member of Avanti's 'Evero' family of

This Week on the Railway

Liverpool Street consultation opens as TfL recovers from cyber attack

Plus, the Rail Accident and Investigation Branch share their preliminary examination findings of the Powys collision, and a Northern train conductor saves a passenger's life

Three passengers carrying tote bags board a Southeastern train with a navy and sky blue livery.

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Southeastern announces station improvement programme

Southeastern has announced a sweeping, £2 million station improvement and deep clean programme involving over 100 of their stations. The work is due to take place over a six month period, starting now and wrapping up no later than March 2025. The planned improvements are fairly minor, with public areas

A CrossCountry train is stationary at Kirkcaldy station. It has a yellow front and purple livery with pink accents.

This Week on the Railway

Overcrowding, strikes, and rising costs of travelling

Meanwhile, signalling on the East Coast Main Line gets an upgrade, GWR unveils a special Paddington-themed livery, and new electrification projects are confirmed

Three LNER Azuma trains in their white and red liveries wait at adjacent platforms at King's Cross station in London.

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Regulated rail fares to increase by 4.6% in March 2025

Something kept quiet in the Autumn 2024 Budget statement was regulated rail fares, but it has since been confirmed that they will rise across England by up to 4.6%, starting 2 March 2025. This marks a return to the Department for Transport's formula of retail prices index

A long exposure photo of the Palace of Westminster's exterior. Streaks of vehicles' lights illuminate Westminster Bridge.

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What was said about transport in the Autumn 2024 Budget?

Today (30 October 2024), Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out her Autumn 2024 Budget. It is the first time in over 14 years that a Labour budget has been presented to Parliament. Among a lot of talk on tax and spending was a short segment dedicated to transport

London Euston exterior: a wide, black building with shops along the front, passengers watching the departure board.

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Early boarding introduced at London Euston

Passengers departing from London Euston will now be able to board their trains sooner, in hopes of reducing instances of the so-called 'Euston rush'. The move is one in a series of interventions to tackle overcrowding at the London terminus after concerns were raised by London TravelWatch. Earlier

Two London buses in their distinctive, bright red livery line up at a bus stop in the city.

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Bus travel to cost £3 from 2025

The fare cap for bus travel in England will increase by 50% from £2 to £3, starting January 2025. The news was confirmed by Starmer at an event in Birmingham today (Monday, 28 October 2024), ahead of his Government's Autumn Budget on Wednesday. This is the first increase

A Eurostar train in its navy blue livery, accented by yellow, speeds through the countryside under clear, blue skies.

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Eurostar Snap: How to save up to 50% on international travel

Eurostar has reintroduced their 'Snap' ticketing scheme, which offers passengers up to a 50% discount on their international travels. The catch? Flexibility is a must — you'll only find out which train you're on 48 hours before departure. The high-speed rail operator hopes to fill

Ashley Down station has two platforms, connected by an overhead footbridge with lifts.

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New station: Ashley Down opens for passengers

Today (28 September 2024), Ashley Down station in Bristol was opened and saw a return of passenger services to the area for the first time in 60 years. The new station was constructed on the same site that Ashley Hill occupied, a former railway station that fell victim to the

Five trains are positioned side by side, with the Class 390 Pendolino in the middle protruding into the foreground.

Simulation

Train Sim World 5 review

For returning players, the upgrade is merely incremental, but with solid simulation fundamentals and one of the best route line-ups in the series, Train Sim World 5 is an excellent entry point for new players.

A Greater Anglia train with a silver livery is stationary beside a platform. It has a bright yellow front, with red accents.

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ASLEF: train drivers' union vote to end pay dispute

Members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF), known otherwise as the trade union representing train drivers, have accepted a pay proposal from the Department for Transport. After Labour returned to Government in July 2024, ASLEF's negotiating team had their first formal meeting with the

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