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Heathrow Connect Services Suspened

29/02/2016 by Kevincm

a screenshot of a phone

It seems all is not well with Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect, with Heathrow Connect services suspended until further notice. Heathrow Connect Arriving at Heathrow Central (Currently substituting for Heathrow Express trains) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to a thread on RailForums, it seems the trains that Heathrow Express been pulled for safety checks, … [Read more...]

Free London Travel for the next three Mondays… providing you use ApplePay and Mastercard

27/02/2016 by Kevincm

a train on the tracks

It's that time again where ApplePay and MasterCard have teamed up to offer free use of Transport for London services on Mondays. London Underground Central Line Train at Debden - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This offer is a repeat of the one last year, which will allow you to use Transport for London services. You will need the following: An Apple iPhone 6, … [Read more...]

Heathrow Express free upgrade for Star Alliance Gold holders

15/02/2016 by Kevincm

Star Alliance Gold Heathrow Express Upgrade

If you hold Star Alliance Gold status and travel on Heathrow Express, there's a very good offer starting today - allowing you to upgrade from Heathrow Express Standard to First Class for nothing. To use this you must Use your Star Alliance Gold Card (which must be valid and a physical card) Have a vaild Heathrow Express Ticket Must be on a full fare ticket The offer is … [Read more...]

Gatwick Express begins to accept Oyster/Contactless Cards… but is it the best method of paying?

19/01/2016 by Kevincm

Gatwick Express Fares

Gatwick Express and Southern Railway has begun to accept Transport for London's Oyster Card and Contactless Payment Cards between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. "Unit 442422 at Gatwick Airport - John Pease" by john pease - Unit 442422 at Gatwick Airport.. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Commons. Now, this in theory sounds brilliant - you rock up at the station, tap … [Read more...]

West Coast Main Line Closure between Carlisle and Glasgow

06/01/2016 by Kevincm

Virgin Trains - between London, Midlands, Northwest and Scotland on the west coast

One of the major arteries remains shut after the storms that battered the United Kingdom and Ireland over the Christmas period. The route - The West Coast Main Line - serving London Euston to Glasgow (via Birmingham, Stafford, Crewe, Manchester, Preston) is currently blocked between Carlisle and Glasgow Central due to a bridge needing urgent repair at Lamington - located … [Read more...]

REMINDER: Heathrow Express and Gatwick Express mostly closed over Christmas

24/12/2015 by Kevincm

Heathrow Express at Heathrow Central

Just a reminder post for those of you coming to the UK for the festive period via Heathrow or Gatwick (or for those of you escaping... not much of a difference). So onto the reminder for... Heathrow Express  https://www.heathrowexpress.com/timetable-schedule/service-plans Heathrow Express train at Heathrow Central - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. 24th December - No … [Read more...]

Heathrow Express and Gatwick Express closures ahead for Christmas and New Year

16/12/2015 by Kevincm

blur blurry train in a station

It's coming to that time of the year where we're meant to be festive and jolly. Alas, if you're planning to take the train over the Christmas holiday you could be out of luck as the railway lines will be suffering closures for engineering work. For the international audience who are coming or going to London's major airports - you will be affected by these closures. Heathrow … [Read more...]

Mastercard offers free Transport for London services with Apple Pay

26/11/2015 by Kevincm

a train on the tracks

For those of you who are visiting London, or are living in London, here's a useful promotion for the next few Mondays. Mastercard is running a promotion that will allow you free access to Transport for London services for the following Mondays: 23rd November (passed) 30th November 7th December 14th December You'll need to have the following: An Apple iPhone 6/6s, … [Read more...]

Security to be tighten on Thalys services

25/11/2015 by Kevincm

Thayls and Eurostar Trains at Paris Gare du Nord - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Thalys - the cross France/Belgium/Netherlands/Germany high speed rail service will be increasing security, with the introduction of security scans. Thalys PKBA trainset (right) and a Eurostar Class 373 (left) at Paris Gare du Nord - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. These will be initially rolled out at Paris Gare du Nord and Lille Europe by the 20th December in time for … [Read more...]

Virgin Trains introduce Automatic Delay Repay

07/10/2015 by Kevincm

VirginTrains Pendolino arriving into Birmingham New Street with a London Midland Class 153 DMU - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

In the UK, sooner or later, you'll run into a delay on the railways - lets not beat about the bush (especially as we go into Autumn and the leaf fall season where leaves on the line becomes a problem). Many of the UK Train operators offer a "Delay-Repay" scheme, where you get refunded for delays on your travels. Virgin Trains is introducing a new version called Automatic … [Read more...]

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