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LNER launches 'Thank you' poppy train

LNER, the East Coast Main Line operator, has introduced a new Azuma train named "Thank You" as a tribute to those who have served in the Armed Forces.

LNER 22 Oct

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Exclusive: Cleethorpes to London train plans on hold

RAIL can reveal that a new direct train service linking Cleethorpes and Grimsby with London will not start as had been planned in December 2024.

rail 9 Oct

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Good causes bid for LNER funds

LNER has received more than 470 applications to its Customer and Community Investment Fund since the window opened in July - its highest number ever.

Charity 4 Oct

Northern and TPE train sitting at Manchester Railway Station

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Challenging year for nationalised DOHL operators

DfT OLR Holdings Limited (DOHL) the company which runs the nationalised train operators on behalf of the Department for Transport has released its annual report, showing it was a challenging year for performance as well as showing slow progress in cutting the subsidies paid for each of the four operators that it currently runs.

DfT 30 Jul

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Live image scanning in ECML trial to spot overgrown trees

Technology to detect potential vegetation and infrastructure hazards automatically in real time is being trialled on the East Coast Main Line.

technology 17 Jul

Flying Swiftie displayed on departures board concourse at King's Cross

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LNER names train ‘Flying Swiftie’ ahead of gig in Scottish capital

LNER is naming its 10am London King’s Cross-Edinburgh service the “The Flying Swiftie”, in honour of the musician who is set to take the stage at Murrayfield and for the thousands of fans making the journey from London.

LNER 7 Jun

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Train operators join forces to spearhead innovation

Four UK rail operators are joining forces to launch an ambitious innovation programme, Future Labs. LNER, Northern, Southeastern and Transpennine Express will be aiming to drive innovation across multiple areas including customer experience, performance, and operations.

LNER 1 May

LNER on East Coast mainline service to Leeds

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LNER to scrap Sunderland to London service

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has announced that it is to scrap its Sunderland to London service from December 2024.

LNER 26 Apr

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Rail cheaper and quicker than domestic air travel, new research finds

New research carried out by the Rail Delivery Group has shown that travelling by rail can be up to 80% cheaper than flying on similar routes.

Decarbonisation 24 Apr

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DfT plans new direct awards for passenger operations

What do the plans for three direct awards say about the future bidding process?

DfT 17 Apr

David Flesher, LNER's Commercial Director at York's LNER forum in 2023

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LNER: Why we're reforming our fares

David Flesher, Commercial Director at LNER explains the reasoning behind its 'Simpler Fares' scheme, which some critics fear will push prices higher.

Industry views 7 Feb

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Hitachi staff at LNER depots to strike over pay inconsistencies

Hitachi maintenance crews at LNER depots across the East Coast Main Line react to being paid less than colleagues under GWR.

Strike 31 Jan

Copenhagen tunnel network connectivity upgrade LNER

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King’s Cross mobile 'breakthrough' will keep passengers connected

LNER funds project to give its customers mobile coverage on the move when travelling through tunnels outside London King’s Cross Station.

LNER 29 Jan

Strike called off by LNER employees after u-turn on minimum service level laws

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LNER climbdown leaves new Government strike laws 'stillborn'

LNER withdraws plans to enforce new minimum service levels, prompting ASLEF members to call off planned strikes.

Strikes 23 Jan

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Special locomotive renumbering by LNER for RAIL milestone (video and gallery)

LNER unveils surprise renumbering to celebrate RAIL's 1000th issue.

Rail 1000 11 Jan

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Leeds: LNER plans boost to city’s Sunday services!

LNER plans to boost Sunday services for Leeds to half-hourly,

2 Jun

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RMT plans further weekend action on TPE services

The RMT union has announced a series of further strikes by conductor members working for TransPennine Express.

10 Mar

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LNER to reinstate full timetable from February 14

LNER has announced a return to its full pre-COVID timetable from February 14. A full catering offer has also returned

3 Feb

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Go-Ahead Group admits “serious errors” in running of Southeastern

Trading in shares for the Go-Ahead Group is likely to be suspended in the New Year, following its admission that “serious errors” were made

20 Dec

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Passengers ‘well informed’ during train disruption

Train operators “kept passengers well informed” during disruption caused by the temporary withdrawal of Hitachi 800-series trains with component cracks

6 Jul

LNER - Page 2

LNER launches 'Thank you' poppy train

Exclusive: Cleethorpes to London train plans on hold

Good causes bid for LNER funds

Challenging year for nationalised DOHL operators

Live image scanning in ECML trial to spot overgrown trees

LNER names train ‘Flying Swiftie’ ahead of gig in Scottish capital

Train operators join forces to spearhead innovation

LNER to scrap Sunderland to London service

Rail cheaper and quicker than domestic air travel, new research finds

DfT plans new direct awards for passenger operations

LNER: Why we're reforming our fares

Hitachi staff at LNER depots to strike over pay inconsistencies

King’s Cross mobile 'breakthrough' will keep passengers connected

LNER climbdown leaves new Government strike laws 'stillborn'

Special locomotive renumbering by LNER for RAIL milestone (video and gallery)

Leeds: LNER plans boost to city’s Sunday services!

RMT plans further weekend action on TPE services

LNER to reinstate full timetable from February 14

Go-Ahead Group admits “serious errors” in running of Southeastern

Passengers ‘well informed’ during train disruption

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LNER - Page 2

LNER launches 'Thank you' poppy train

Exclusive: Cleethorpes to London train plans on hold

Good causes bid for LNER funds

Challenging year for nationalised DOHL operators

Live image scanning in ECML trial to spot overgrown trees

LNER names train ‘Flying Swiftie’ ahead of gig in Scottish capital

Train operators join forces to spearhead innovation

LNER to scrap Sunderland to London service

Rail cheaper and quicker than domestic air travel, new research finds

DfT plans new direct awards for passenger operations

LNER: Why we're reforming our fares

Hitachi staff at LNER depots to strike over pay inconsistencies

King’s Cross mobile 'breakthrough' will keep passengers connected

LNER climbdown leaves new Government strike laws 'stillborn'

Special locomotive renumbering by LNER for RAIL milestone (video and gallery)

Leeds: LNER plans boost to city’s Sunday services!

RMT plans further weekend action on TPE services

LNER to reinstate full timetable from February 14

Go-Ahead Group admits “serious errors” in running of Southeastern

Passengers ‘well informed’ during train disruption

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

HS2 faces £100bn cost and delay until late-2030s, government told

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

Chiltern Railways on verge of agreeing deal to take ex-TransPennine Express Mk 5s

Why the Class 67s have been running on borrowed time for nearly the whole of their lives

Network Rail begins process to replace rail infrastructure monitoring trains