5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (249+ words) 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 Prices Index (RPI) inflation rose to 3.2% in July. The Government has not confirmed plans…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (827+ words) Virgin Trains has secured a crucial regulatory green light to challenge Eurostar’s Channel Tunnel dominance, but serious obstacles remain, a leading rail expert has warned. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has granted Virgin track access rights for up…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (271+ words) Train passengers have been told to only travel if necessary by some operators on Thursday as parts of England face yet another heatwave. Chiltern Railways and East Midlands Railway issued alerts to “only travel if essential” as they warn services…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (306+ words) The first train departed Oulu shortly after 5am local time on Monday, beginning a journey that takes passengers along Finland's western coast before crossing the Torne River and entering Sweden. At Haparanda, the arrival was marked by celebrations, with crowds gathering…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (308+ words) Simon Calder has warned that travel chaos could ensue this week as temperatures in the UK soar. Yellow health alerts have been issued across the country as the fifth heatwave of the year bears down, with temperatures set to pass…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (832+ words) Summer holidays normally start with a trip to the airport, early morning pints, huge queues and more waiting around than should be legal before the ultimate rush to jump into a metal tube and be flown to your destination. So,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (445+ words) Eurostar is set to launch an incredible train journey later this year, taking UK travellers to a beautiful European city by the river. The destination, which is perfect for a festive break, will soon be available to travel to directly…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (482+ words) Workers at East Midlands Railway (EMR) are set to strike on Saturday in an ongoing dispute over safety. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has been in dispute with EMR since April, following the rollout of an 810 fleet, which…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (205+ words) Travellers between the UK and Belgium will see a new high-speed train line launched later this year. The train company Eurostar has announced a new direct route between London St Pancras and Antwerp-Centraal, which should start running from December 14. Currently,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (544+ words) Eurostar has announced it’ll begin offering a direct route to a lesser-known European city, cutting down on travel times and meaning passengers no longer need to take a connecting train. While Eurostar does already offer the ability to book tickets…...