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More Voyager trains coming for CrossCountry

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October 13, 2026
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Train operator CrossCountry is to add eight more Voyager trains to its long-distance fleet, bringing the total number to twenty.

Use of Disabled Persons Railcards increases 25%

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October 9, 2026
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Between April and August the number of persons holding Disabled Persons Railcards increased by 25% over the same period last year.

East Midlands Railway to restore Intercity timetable this month

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October 1, 2026
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East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced that it is to partially restore its Intercity timetable following its reduction in July. From Monday 19 October, 96% of the Intercity timetable will run.

East Midlands Railway to restore Intercity timetable this month

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October 1, 2026
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East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced that it is to partially restore its Intercity timetable following its reduction in July. From Monday 19 October, 96% of the Intercity timetable will run.

Eligibility criteria for Disabled Persons Railcard extended

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September 30, 2026
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The criteria for holding a Disabled Persons Railcard, which provides discounted rail travel, has been extended to people with more disabilities.

Level boarding confirmed for Elizabeth Line at London superhub

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September 29, 2026
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High-speed railway HS2 has confirmed that the Elizabeth line platforms at Old Oak Common in west London will have step-free boarding.

Shropshire station set to get new footbridge

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September 26, 2026
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Plans for a step-free footbridge between Wellington Rail and Bus station get the go-ahead

Shropshire station set to get new footbridge

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September 26, 2026
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Plans for a step-free footbridge between Wellington Rail and Bus station get the go-ahead

‘Ironing-board’ seat era on Thameslink trains comes to an end with public ownership

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September 11, 2026
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The Department for Transport has announced that Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) is to upgrade its standard class seat cushions.

Funding secured for new Lancashire station

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September 9, 2026
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Funding is now in place for a new station in Lancashire, between Preston and Blackpool North.