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Have a steam train adventure this autumn and Christmas
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (163+ words) Experience the excitement of travelling by steam train this autumn and Christmas with The Railway Touring Company, taking in some of Britain’s most breathtaking rail routes. Fancy an unforgettable trip to the coast? Then step on board to enjoy a…...
Richard Branson’s next stop: Paris and beyond as he takes on Eurostar
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (881+ words) An abiding characteristic of the Virgin magnate is that underneath Branson’s casual demeanour he is a born fighter, far more disciplined than his image suggests and fiercely determined. Which is why he has just landed a deal that means so…...
Andy Burnham gives train drivers pay rise to avoid embarrassing strikes
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (586+ words) Andy Burnham has agreed to give train drivers on the country's key London to Manchester line a substantial pay rise amid concerns over potential strikes. In his first major public sector wage deal since becoming Prime Minister, Burnham has accepted…...
Warning of major disruption over Bank Holiday weekend on London trains due to strikes
2+ week, 1+ day ago (410+ words) One of London's biggest rail stations is set to run a "significantly reduced" service over the Bank Holiday due to strike action. East Midlands Railway (EMR) states its routes from London St Pancras will be affected by walkouts from RMT…...
Train passengers face potential 4.2% fares hike
3+ week, 4+ day ago (362+ words) News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk Regulated train fares in England could increase by more than 4% next year. The potential rise is based on the Office for National Statistics announcing that Retail…...
Virgin Trains gets green light to run trains between London and Paris
3+ week, 6+ day ago (420+ words) Virgin Trains’ plans to rival Eurostar have taken a step forward with track access granted for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030. Rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it had granted approval…...
Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030
3+ week, 6+ day ago (430+ words) Virgin Trains has been given track access for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, in a step forward for its plans to rival Eurostar. Rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it had…...