Economy Class & Beyond

Rotating train strikes this week in England

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For those of you planning to travel by train, the ASLEF union is calling its members to go out on strike this week. Unlike most previous strikes which crippled the entire rail network in one swoop, the strikes are staggered across the train operating companies over the week. The strikes will impact train operators in England, along with the services run into Scotland … [Read more...]

FirstGroup eyes a new Sheffield to London Service

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We're back onto the UK Rails, with FirstGroup applying to run a new London to Sheffield rail service.  Hull Trains Class 802 - Image, FirstGroup FirstGroup intends to operate this route via its Hull Trains subsidiary - an Open Access rail operator (ie an operator that does not receive a public subsidy to operate services).. The proposals comprise two return journeys … [Read more...]

Regulated Rail fares set to rise by 4.9% in March 2024

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In a case of "bury a press release before everyone goes off on Christmas holidays", the UK Department of Transport has announced that regulated rail fares will go up by 4.9% in March 2024. Avanti West Coast Pendolino arriving at Birmingham International – Image, Economy Class and Beyond" width="800" height="457" /> Avanti West Coast Pendolino arriving at Birmingham … [Read more...]

Air France and SNCF Voyageurs add additional Train + Air services

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Air France and SNCF have offered Train + Air service for nearly 30 years with the network spanning 33 services. Well, it seems that this is growing further, with the additional eight routes. These include: Aix-en-Provence, Arras, Laval and Lille Flandre: to Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports. Perpignan : to Paris-Charles de Gaulle … [Read more...]

Heads up: No Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express on the 25th and 26th of November to Heathrow Airport

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For those who use trains to get to London Heathrow Airport, it's time to make backup plans, as the Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express will have no service on will have no services on the 25th and 26th of November.  None of these... During this time parts of the line will be closed on Saturday 25 November and Sunday 26 November as essential maintenance works are … [Read more...]

Gatwick Airport Train Station to fully reopen on 21st November

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For those of you who use London Gatwick  - either as a gateway to London or the South of England, there's good news as the refurbishment work to update hesitation will soon be completed, with the "new" station opening on the 21st of November. The station will feature a new second concourse and airport entrance which will double the space that passengers use. The new … [Read more...]

LNER taps CAF to build new trains for the East Coast Main Line

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There's movement in the rolling stock market as London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has tapped Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) for new trains. CAF was the successful bidder to deliver a fleet of 10 new tri-mode trains for LNER. Porterbrook has been chosen as the financier of the new fleet in a deal valued at £500 million. The trains will be able to … [Read more...]

Lufthansa annouces an Air-Rail tie-up with KORAIL

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The Air-Rail market is an important part of the multi-modal travel mix, as we continue to seek to reduce emissions - and yes, in some cases, reduce unrequired flying. Lufthansa has announced a tie-up with KORAIL- the national operator of South Korea. Lufthansa Group has partnered with KORAIL, the primary train operator in South Korea, to offer its passengers the … [Read more...]

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