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c2c commuters take advantage of new flexi-ticket

More than 5,000 journeys were made using c2c’s Flexi-Season ticket for part-time commuters, in the fortnight after its launch.

27 Jun

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EU vote: The EU’s role in UK rail

At this time of intense political debate, it is worth reflecting on the benefits or disbenefits that ‘Remain’ versus ‘Leave’ will have on the GB railway.

20 Jun

GB Railfreight 73961 and 73964 approach Parson Street, near Bristol, with the Ashford International-Weston Super Mare private charter for GB Railfreight staff on June 18. The train is formed of Mk 1 coaches. MARK PIKE.

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Mk 1 charter row as CET plans a major inconvenience for charter firms

Network Rail plans to cease using stock not fitted with controlled emission toilets could cripple industry, charter promoters and operators warn.

20 Jun

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TfL to tweet travel alerts

TfL and Twitter are piloting a new service alerting passengers of severe delays on London Underground and TfL rail services as soon as they occur.

10 Jun

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Khan accused of fares freeze U-turn

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has been accused of breaking pre-election promises to freeze fares on public transport in the capital.

9 Jun

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Arriva confirms internet deal

Arriva UK Trains has signed a long-term framework deal with Icomera for internet provision.

9 Jun

390107 at London Euston on June 6. ANTONY GUPPY.

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Virgin BEAMs films to passengers

Virgin Trains launches a new on board video-on-demand service.

7 Jun

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Flexible season tickets launched by c2c

The country’s first flexible season ticket has been launched by c2c. The operator says it could save part-time commuters up to £100 per year on their travel.

7 Jun

Eurostar 374020 at St Pancras International on June 3. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Attack fears hit Eurostar, but Euro 2016 will boost traffic

Terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22 have dampened demand for travel on Eurostar, with international bookings down.

7 Jun

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Edinburgh Tram passenger numbers soar

Growth approaches 10% in second year

6 Jun

ScotRail 158869 at Tweedbank on November 25 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Borders Railway smashes forecast passenger figures

The Borders Railway has beaten traffic forecasts by 22%, with almost 700,000 passengers travelling on the route in its first six months of operation.

1 Jun

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Regulator to assess train operators

ORR to assess customer performance of operators, following a ‘mystery shopping’ exercise conducted in response to the ‘super complaint’ by consumer body Which?

27 May

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Boom in cycle-rail journeys

Cycle-rail journeys have increased by 40% since 2010, according to statistics released by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG).

24 May

Passengers at York on May 10. JACK BOSKETT.

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Passenger journeys top 1.7 billion

The number of rail passenger journeys made in the financial year ending March 31 2016 topped 1.7 billion, a 3.7% increase on the previous 12-month period.

24 May

Southern 377118 and 377446 at Clapham Junction on January 3 2014. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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RMT conductors hold latest action on Southern

Southern Railway conductors in the RMT strike today, as the dispute continues over extension of Driver Only Operation (DOO) and changes to their roles.

18 May

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Clampdown on drunkenness proves effective

Initiatives to prevent rowdy and drunken passengers from boarding trains have succeeded in making passengers feel safer, says Transport Focus.

17 May

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Train punctuality falls to lowest level for nine years

Punctuality on Britain’s railways in 2015-16 fell to its lowest annual level since 2006-07, according to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

16 May

Virgin Trains 221114 at Preston on July 20. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Virgin Trains offers data on train punctuality

Virgin Trains begins publishing up-to-date punctuality data on its services.

9 May

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Raising awareness of anxiety issues

After years of neglecting accessibility requirements,TOCs must now turn their attention to helping passengers experiencing episodic mental health disorders

Passengers 13 Apr

Passengers at London King's Cross. JACK BOSKETT.

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Which? wants ORR to act as passengers’ champion

Consumer watchdog Which? wants Government to ensure that the ORR has powers enabling it to be “a strong, independent regulator that stands up for passengers”.

29 Mar

Passengers - Page 17

c2c commuters take advantage of new flexi-ticket

EU vote: The EU’s role in UK rail

Mk 1 charter row as CET plans a major inconvenience for charter firms

TfL to tweet travel alerts

Khan accused of fares freeze U-turn

Arriva confirms internet deal

Virgin BEAMs films to passengers

Flexible season tickets launched by c2c

Attack fears hit Eurostar, but Euro 2016 will boost traffic

Edinburgh Tram passenger numbers soar

Borders Railway smashes forecast passenger figures

Regulator to assess train operators

Boom in cycle-rail journeys

Passenger journeys top 1.7 billion

RMT conductors hold latest action on Southern

Clampdown on drunkenness proves effective

Train punctuality falls to lowest level for nine years

Virgin Trains offers data on train punctuality

Raising awareness of anxiety issues

Which? wants ORR to act as passengers’ champion

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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

Passengers - Page 17

c2c commuters take advantage of new flexi-ticket

EU vote: The EU’s role in UK rail

Mk 1 charter row as CET plans a major inconvenience for charter firms

TfL to tweet travel alerts

Khan accused of fares freeze U-turn

Arriva confirms internet deal

Virgin BEAMs films to passengers

Flexible season tickets launched by c2c

Attack fears hit Eurostar, but Euro 2016 will boost traffic

Edinburgh Tram passenger numbers soar

Borders Railway smashes forecast passenger figures

Regulator to assess train operators

Boom in cycle-rail journeys

Passenger journeys top 1.7 billion

RMT conductors hold latest action on Southern

Clampdown on drunkenness proves effective

Train punctuality falls to lowest level for nine years

Virgin Trains offers data on train punctuality

Raising awareness of anxiety issues

Which? wants ORR to act as passengers’ champion

Most read

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