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New planters to brighten up Hertforshire rail station with floral displays

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April 13, 2025
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A grant from Greater Anglia has provided funds for two planters to be installed at St. Margarets railway station in Hertfordshire.

Easter train service disruption for London Euston

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April 13, 2025
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Network Rail is reminding passengers that London Euston will be closed over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Tyneside heritage railway and museum reopens this Sunday for 2025

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April 13, 2025
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The Stephenson Steam Railway and museum based at North Shields in North Tyneside is reopening for the 2025 season on 13 April.

Luton Airport Express connects passengers to budget airline’s Summer 2025 routes

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April 12, 2025
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Low-cost airline Jet2 has revealed a new programme of flights from London Luton Airport, and East Midlands Railway (EMR) is reminding passengers that they can use the Luton Airport Express to start their journey.

Leisure is the most popular reason for rail travel, new report shows

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April 12, 2025
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has today (Thursday 9 April) published a report showing that the most popular reason for passengers to travel by train is for leisure.

RailAdventure named as operator for Coventry’s Very Light Rail tests

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April 12, 2025
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RailAdventure UK has been announced as the operator of the Coventry Very Light Rail tests in May and June. The vehicle has an innovative system…

Special design avoids ‘sonic boom’ at HS2 tunnel

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April 12, 2025
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An innovative design will eliminate the possibility of a sonic boom when HS2 high-speed trains enter the Chiltern Tunnel’s southern portal.

Water bowls for dogs at eleven TransPennine Express stations

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April 12, 2025
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From today (Friday 11 April), train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is providing water bowls for passengers’ dogs at eleven of its stations.

GTR begins planning for August’s Brighton & Hove Pride 2025

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April 11, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has revealed that it is already making preparations for this year’s Brighton & Hove Pride, an annual event asserting equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Salford Crescent third platform: the story so far

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April 11, 2025
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Passengers are being thanked for their patience and cooperation following the first month of weekend closures of Salford Crescent station in March. Network Rail is investing £21m to build an additional, third platform at Salford Crescent station. The new, extra platform will improve passenger flow and reduce train delays by allowing more flexibility for trains […]