In brighter days past - Avanti West Coast promised new trains as part of its franchise commitment. Well, it seems the company is taking steps forward, with the first of the new trains now commencing mainline testing according to its owners, FirstGroup. Avanti West Coast Hitachi Class 805 train on test at Preston Station - Image, FirstGroup. The train that … [Read more...]
LNER Launches new dining options in first class.
Let us turn our eye to the passenger experience on the trains - with London North Eastern Railway (LNER) launching its new catering options. The menu presented celebrates specially sourced food and drink from local suppliers along the East Coast route. These options are for those travelling in the train operators' First Class seating. The catering … [Read more...]
UK Department for Transport to increase rail fare evasion fines
A lot of people pay the train fare, make a face and move on. Some don't however and they can be subject to penalty fare fines.In the past, this was £20. This will now be increased to up to £100 from the 2nd of January 2023. It's going to be even more crucial that you have a valid ticket for your journey. The penalty charge is reduced from £100 to £50 … [Read more...]
Changes ahead for the Caledonian Sleeper
The Caledonian Sleeper - which connects London and Scotland with a sleeper train service is looking forward to a change of management and ownership as The Scottish Government and Serco. Caledonian Sleeper train - Image, Caledonian Sleeper (Secrco) Serco and The Scottish government signed a 15-year franchise, with a 'rebase clause in year seven of the agreement that … [Read more...]
Alstom and SNCF reveal the TGV M, and its next steps
The next generation Alstom TGV - the TGV M was unveiled recently at Alstom's La Rochelle workshops. Let us take a look. The TGV M order is for 115 trainsets - split between 100 domestic and 15 international services. These trains will be used for both INOUI and OUIGO TGV services (both SNCF-owned). Alstom's TGV M features a lot of new features including: … [Read more...]
Thinking about travelling on the UK railways during the Bank Holiday? Check before you go
In England and Wales, we're fast coming up to the Late August Bank Holiday. And we all know what that means - Engineering Works on the Railways. There are three major programmes of work going on: West Coast Main Line: Engineering work at various locations between London Euston, Milton Keynes and Northampton. London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street: No … [Read more...]
The Elizabeth Line’s evolution – more stations, frequencies and the line linked up
The Elizabeth Line (the heavy-rail link across London) is set for some major changes, as it prepares for high-frequency services and lines being linked up. From Sunday 6 November, the lines from Reading, Heathrow (in the west), and Shenfield (in the east) will connect with the central tunnels of the Elizabeth line - opening up new direct journeys across the … [Read more...]
Strikes hitting the UK rail and London Underground networks – 18th, 19th and 20th August
The wave of industrial action with three strikes coming one after with various strikes on the 18th, 19th and 20th of August. Let us break down the strikes in strike date order. Thursday 18th August Who is striking: Network Rail Staff, Some Train company staff. Affects: The UK Rail network As with previous strike days, the entire network will be capacity-hit, with … [Read more...]
UK Train Drivers strike – Saturday 13th August
We're sticking with the rails this week, as we've got another railway strike inbound, affecting 11 of the rail operators in the United Kingdom. Good luck getting a train out of Euston Station for a start – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. This week's rail strike will affect passengers travelling with the following companies (whose members are part of the ASLEF … [Read more...]
Not so Avanti my son – Restricted timetable planned for West Coast Intercity services
For those who use the West Coast Main Line and the Intercity operator Avanti West Coast, the train company is preparing to put an emergency timetable in place. Avanti West Coast Pendolino arriving at Birmingham International – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The change goes into effect from the 14th of August and will operate until future … [Read more...]
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