TransPennine Express (TPE) has revealed its First Class customers have devoured more than 14,000 sausage rolls and 11,000 cheeseburgers on its trains between Liverpool and Newcastle in the last year. Passengers have also consumed more than 10,560 litres of beer in the form of more than 32,000 330ml cans of Northern Monk TransPennine Pale – […]
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Railway Children calls on supporters to help reach £1 million milestone
Since launching in 2018, Railway Children’s Night at the Station has raised more than £880,000 to reach and protect some of the world’s most vulnerable children. This year, the charity is aiming to surpass the £1m mark – and is calling on the rail community and individual supporters to help reach the target. Proudly sponsored […]
Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations to close for 22 days for major upgrades
South Eastern Railway is advising customers of major engineering work taking place this summer which will affect journeys into London between Sunday 26 July and Sunday 16 August 2026. During the 22 days, trains will continue to run, and routes into London will remain open. However, journeys will be different and may take longer, and […]
First pint pulled following investment in Carlisle station pub
The first pint has been pulled in a new pub at Carlisle station set to galvanise the region’s independent brewery scene. The Scott & Brassey opened on Wednesday 25 February on Platform 4 following an extensive renovation of the premises by Network Rail, with support from Avanti West Coast, which manages the station, and the […]