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First rail fare freeze in 30 years introduced

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Alex Bestwick

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3rd March 2026

The first rail fare freeze in 30 years came into effect on Monday.
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Eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard to be extended from Sunday

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Alex Bestwick

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25th February 2026

More people will become eligible for a Disabled Person Railcard from Sunday following a review of the eligibility criteria.
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Network Rail to take control of Channel Tunnel rail freight site

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Alex Bestwick

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25th February 2026

A Government-backed deal to transform a Channel Tunnel rail freight terminal in east London has been announced.
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First major work begins to electrify the Borders Railway – with line closures scheduled

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Alex Bestwick

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16th February 2026

Network Rail are set to begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway – with three weekend line closures scheduled.
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Final Northumberland Line station to open next month

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Alex Bestwick

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13th February 2026

The final station on the Northumberland Line station will open to passengers in March 2026.
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Royal Mail reveal stamps honouring Hornby Model Railways

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Alex Bestwick

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12th February 2026

Royal Mail is issuing a set of 12 stamps to celebrate the world of Hornby Model Railways.
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WIN!! a first-class trip behind Flying Scotsman

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Mark Lancaster

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11th February 2026

It’s the most famous steam locomotive in the world, and in just a few days you could be riding behind it in first-class style. We’ve teamed-up with leading railtour company Vintage Trains for a limited-time exclusive competition, as we have reserved a table for four people in first class on Thursday, February 19… and you…
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Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered from June

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Alex Bestwick

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10th February 2026

Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains from June 30 amid concerns about the number of drivers approaching retirement.
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Aslef welcomes move to reduce age limit for train drivers

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Alex Bestwick

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9th February 2026

Moves to reduce the age at which train drivers can begin training have been welcomed by their trade union.
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Former railway signaller celebrates his 90th birthday with a special railway visit

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Alex Bestwick

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6th February 2026

A former railway signaller has celebrated his 90th birthday with a special visit to the railway where he spent more than four decades of his career.
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