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Pay-as-you-go ticketing to be trialled at 90 more railway stations

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Alex Bestwick

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1st February 2024

90 railway stations in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester will introduce tap-in and tap-out ticketing from next year.
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Privately-funded alternatives to scrapped HS2 section discussed

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Alex Bestwick

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31st January 2024

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have had a “constructive” discussion about privately-funded alternatives to a scrapped section of HS2.
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Fundraiser sets challenge to run an entire rail line in a day for charity

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Alex Bestwick

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25th January 2024

A man has set himself a challenge to run to every station on a rail line in a day to raise money for a domestic abuse charity.
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B12 painting by award winning artist James Green

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Alex Bestwick

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24th January 2024

A stunning painting depicting B12 8572 as it climbs Bethnal Green bank in 1932 has just been released by by artist James Green. The original painting took several months for James to complete and was produced entirely by hand using watercolours and acrylic inks, the level of detail is just breathtaking. Unsurprisingly, the original painting…
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Something terminal for collectors

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd January 2024

A total of five examples of signage from London terminals will be offered together for the first time in a single auction when they come under the hammer at Railwayana UK Ltd’s online auction running from March 1-3. Rare, mint, examples from King’s Cross (York Road) and Paddington, feature alongside Broad Street and Charing Cross…
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How to get up to 50% off the price of your next train ticket

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd January 2024

More than a million train tickets have been discounted by up to 50% as part of the Great British Rail Sale.
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No ScotRail trains until after rush-hour due to Storm Isha

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Alex Bestwick

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22nd January 2024

ScotRail has suspended all trains until after the morning rush-hour as travel disruption caused by Storm Isha continues.
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Rail passengers paying more at ticket machines, study discovers

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Alex Bestwick

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18th January 2024

Railway station ticket machines charge passengers more than twice as much as a major online retailer for some journeys, according to new analysis.
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Avanti West Coast apologies for describing taxpayer funding as ‘free money’

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Alex Bestwick

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17th January 2024

Avanti West Coast described taxpayer funding as “free money” during an internal meeting with managers, it has been reported.
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East Coast train fares simplified in bid to boost passenger numbers

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Alex Bestwick

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16th January 2024

Fares on the East Coast Main Line have been simplified and are being based on demand on a trial basis.
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