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East Midlands Railway’s GPS-based pay as you go ticketing trial expands
More than 500 passengers sign up as East Midlands Railway urges customers to join pioneering GPS-based Digital Pay As You Go ticketing trial.
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Lumo launches affordable electric train service linking Glasgow with London and key UK cities
Lumo’s new electric service offers low fares and direct connections between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, the North East, and London, enhancing sustainable travel and passenger experience.
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Mayor Sadiq Khan confirms London TfL Tube and rail fare rises for 2026
Sadiq Khan sets out TfL Tube and rail fare increases for 2026, revealing capped rises and funding-led plans for London’s rail network.
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Government unveils Great British Railways branding ahead of parliamentary Railways Bill debate
New Great British Railways branding and livery revealed as Railways Bill enters parliamentary debate later today, signalling a reset of Britain’s rail management and customer experience.
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Contactless pay-as-you-go expands to 30 South-East rail stations
Passengers at 30 more National Rail stations in the South East can tap to travel from December, although Greater Anglia locations are now delayed until summer.
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UK rail fare revenue rises 8 per cent as government subsidy for operations declines
Fare revenue for Great Britain’s rail network increased to £11.5 billion, reducing government funding while passenger journeys near pre-pandemic levels and costs continue to rise.
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Government freezes rail fares in England for first time in 30 years
The Chancellor confirms the first national rail fare freeze in three decades, promising savings for passengers and investment in rail reform.
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Contactless rail travel extended to all London airports with Stansted and Southend upgrade
From 14 December, passengers can tap in and out at all London airports as government-backed upgrades extend contactless rail ticketing.
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Landmark railways bill to create Great British Railways and improve passenger services nationwide
The UK government introduces the Railways Bill, establishing Great British Railways to simplify ticketing, improve reliability, strengthen passenger rights and modernise rail services across Britain.
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Eurostar RMT members to ballot for potential Strike
RMT will ballot Eurostar workers for possible strike action, citing unsafe conditions, poor management, and lack of investment despite strong company revenues.
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Railpen launches #BeyondTheTracks200 campaign to celebrate 200 years of rail innovation and social progress
Railpen’s #BeyondTheTracks200 campaign highlights 200 years of railway innovation, social impact and future sustainability, showcasing pensions, welfare, opportunities and workers’ rights across the UK.
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East Midlands and Northern trains launch digital ticketing trials for simpler, flexible, and contactless rail travel
Passengers can now tap in and out using a phone app, automatically charged the best fare, improving convenience, safety, and travel flexibility on UK railways.
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ScotRail to remove peak fares permanently from September
From 1 September 2025, ScotRail will scrap peak fares, offering all-day travel savings, simpler tickets, and supporting sustainable rail travel across Scotland.
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Greater Anglia launches new online booking system for disabled and older passengers needing assistance
Passengers can now pre-book assistance when purchasing tickets online, making travel faster, easier, and more convenient for disabled and older customers.
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Great British Railways risks repeating past failures without urgent reform, warns CPS report
A CPS report by Tony Lodge warns GBR could reduce accountability and hinder rail innovation without key reforms.
