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Automatic ticket charging using GPS technology to be expanded

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November 3, 2025
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A trial of digital ticketing using GPS (Global Positioning System) technology is being expanded to Northern services between Sheffield and Doncaster.

CrossCountry to run full timetable as RMT strikes called off

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October 30, 2025
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CrossCountry says that they will run a normal timetable this Saturday, 1st November, following the suspension of planned RMT strike action. The train operator says…

Buses replace trains as East Midlands bridge is demolished this weekend

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October 3, 2025
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East Midlands Railway (EMR) is warning passengers travelling on its Intercity route this weekend (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October) that rail replacement buses will run between East Midlands Parkway and Leicester due to bridge demolition work.

December timetable alterations for CrossCountry

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September 16, 2025
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CrossCountry has announced its timetable changes, which will be altered from the 14th December.

December timetable alterations for CrossCountry

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September 16, 2025
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CrossCountry has announced its timetable changes, which will be altered from the 14th December.

December timetable alterations for CrossCountry

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September 16, 2025
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CrossCountry has announced its timetable changes, which will be altered from the 14th December.

Disruption to East Midlands train services next Saturday

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September 15, 2025
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Engineering work next weekend will affect train services between Nottingham and Leicester, and some journeys to/from London St Pancras.

London trains to be affected by track work

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September 5, 2025
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On the 20th September, journeys on the Midland Main Line will be affected while 565 metres of new rail is installed.

Trial of GPS technology to calculate cheapest train fares

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September 1, 2025
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From 1st September, passengers in the East Midlands can participate in a trial where GPS technology will calculate their cheapest fare.

Union action to cause disruption for CrossCountry services over bank holiday weekend

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August 19, 2025
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Because of industrial action by the RMT, CrossCountry services will be reduced or cancelled over the Bank Holiday weekend.