Category: Rail News

Sunday’s Greater Anglia transfer means half of operators now publicly owned

This Sunday (12 October), Greater Anglia’s services will transfer into public ownership under Great British Railways (GBR). This will mean that half of Britain’s train operators will no longer be owned by private companies.

Rail industry offers free rail travel to help veterans and Armed Forces attend Remembrance Services

The rail industry is supporting serving military personnel and veterans by providing free rail travel during this year’s Remembrance commemorations. Serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance across Great Britain on Sunday 9 November will be able to travel by train for free. This includes travel to any London Terminal station on either […]

“I’m Fine” – The Silent Struggle of Gen Z’s Mental Health

Gen Z are keeping quiet about their mental health – far more than their parents or grandparents. New research from Network Rail released to mark World Mental Health Day (Friday 10 October 2025), reveals 78% of Gen Z (18–29-year-olds) have found it hard to open up, compared with 31% of Baby Boomers (61–79-year-olds), debunking the […]

Passengers reminded to plan ahead and check before they travel this half-term as railway closes between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill for essential improvement work

Southeastern and Southern passengers are being reminded to plan ahead this October half-term if travelling on the Hastings line between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings. Passengers travelling between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and between Bexhill and Hastings are advised to plan ahead as a major programme of improvement work takes place […]

Lumo celebrates National Customer Service Week with exclusive competition fronted by Glasgow star

North-East based rail operator Lumo, a national leader in customer service, has teamed up with the Glasgow star Bev Lyons to launch an exciting social media competition to mark the annual National Customer Service Week. The celebration of the vital role of customer service in organisations is held during the first full week of October each year. […]