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First glimpse at new English train station that will link 2 world-famous cities
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (395+ words) A CGI mock-up of the proposed new entrance to Cambridge railway station Plans are underway for a brand new rail line connecting two of England's most famous cities. East West Rail (EWR) is planning a new rail line that will…...
New UK train station could run up to 5 trains an hour connecting major cities
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (585+ words) East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has unveiled a revised proposal for a new railway line in Cambridgeshire. The new route will link Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Cambridge, offering up to five trains per hour. The updated plans now…...
I compared Eurostar Standard and Plus to see if the upgrade is worth it
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (726+ words) Eurostar offers a fast and efficient way to get from London to the continent, and if you're doing a day trip or a short break, it can be much more time-efficient than flying. When you choose your Eurostar train time,…...
Fifth of children dream of becoming a train driver
2+ week, 1+ day ago (284+ words) Lucy and Ethan work through their activity books A fifth of children dream of becoming a train driver when they grow up - while a quarter say train journeys excite them more than car, boat or bus trips, according to research…...
Huge update to HS2 plans with train speeds set to change to cut costs
3+ week, 4+ day ago (620+ words) HS2 was originally commissioned to run at 360km/h - but is set to run more slowly now(Image: PA) HS2 trains are set travel at a slower pace than originally planned in a bid to cut the spiralling costs of the project. High…...
National Rail confirms major ticket rule change from April 1 2026
3+ week, 4+ day ago (385+ words) Millions of train passengers could be affected by a new rule change that comes into force next month. National Rail has confirmed that the refund conditions for some tickets will change from April 1. The rule could leave passengers out of…...
I took on iconic 18 hour rail journey - I never want to get a UK train again
4+ week, 2+ day ago (962+ words) From my bunk, I watched my wife ease herself from her bed onto the cabin floor before spinning on the spot to face the toilet door. The track lights of somewhere in the Midlands filtered and crept around the edge…...
Major compensation changes from April 1 2026 for all train users
1+ mon, 14+ hour ago (547+ words) The changes are meant to make rail travel easier, officials say(Image: GETTY) People using trains, especially those affected by delays to their service, will see some major changes from April. This coincides with the Government's crackdown on people dodging…...
Major railcard change to hit millions in just weeks - check if you're affected
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (418+ words) Millions of people who use railcards will be subject to new rules under plans for a train ticket shake-up. An estimated seven million people in the UK hold railcards to get discounts on train travel, with many, such as the…...
World's longest bus ride sees passengers in seats for over 100 hours
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (394+ words) It has been branded 'brutal' and 'absolute hell' The world's longest bus journey spans 4, 000 miles and has racked up a negative reputation. It takes over 100 hours to travel the route, which is roughly six days. The journey connects the Pacific…...