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...]
Hitting more buffers: National Rail Strike (27th July)
For those who are planning to travel by train on the 27th... the simple advice is Do Not Travel as another round of strikes is about to kick off. What parts of the UK Rail network will be open? Network Rail has provided a map. What is the general service pattern? Like the last strike, it's going to be a limited service operating between 07:30 and … [Read more...]
KLM and Thalys kick off their transfer service between Amsterdam and Brussels
It seems that even in the heat of summer, the planned trial between KLM and Thalys for Amsterdam-Brussels transfer passengers has kicked off. This cooperative venture is an important first step in KLM’s implementation of the Dutch government’s Action Plan for Rail and Air Services, with KLM removing one flight from its schedule. KLM notes that … [Read more...]
Deutsche Bahn to join Star Alliance as its first Intermodal partner
The intermodal travel mix is an important one - as readers of this blog know. Well, it seems that Deutsche Bahn (DB) will become the first intermodal partner of Star Alliance. Trains and planes - Image, DB/Star Alliance. The move is seen by DB and Star Alliance as setting an example on the way to greater sustainability in the mobility sector. With an Intermodal … [Read more...]
Heathrow Express to offer Fast Track through its Business First Ticket
We all know of the queues at Heathrow Airport. Well, Heathrow Express (the train operator who operates the direct rail service between Paddington and London Heathrow), is offering an upgrade on its business ticket, to allow you to use the FastTrack lanes. Heathrow Express train arriving at Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3 station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The … [Read more...]
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