Tag: Rail Travel
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Indian Railways Announces Second Fare Hike This Year: What Travelers Need to Know
Overview: A Nationwide Fare Increase Takes Effect Today Rail passengers in India face a new round of price changes as Indian Railways implements a nationwide fare hike that starts today. This marks the second fare increase in less than six months, following the last adjustment in July. While officials have confirmed the hike, the exact…
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New Indian Railways Fare Hike Begins Today: What Travelers Need to Know
Overview: Fare Hike Takes Effect Today Travelers planning train journeys in India should brace for higher ticket prices, as Indian Railways implements its latest nationwide fare hike effective today. This marks the second major fare adjustment in under six months, with the previous increase having taken effect in July. While the exact new fares vary…
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2025 Wrapped: Times Travel Editors’ Highs and Lows
Looking back at 2025 The year 2025 has been a mosaic of remarkable highs and stubborn lows for travelers, as The Times travel editors pored over the journeys, headlines, and hidden stories that defined the year. From rail adventures in Africa to glittering city escapes that struggled to find their footing, the year offered a…
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Revamp of Train Timetables Sets Stage for Faster Journeys Across the Network
Overview of the Timetable Revamp A nationwide revamp of train timetables has come into effect, marking one of the most substantial changes to the rail network in nearly a decade. Rail operators say the new schedule not only adds more frequent services but also introduces faster journeys on several core corridors. The overhaul aims to…
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UK Airports Go Contactless: Stansted and Southend Rail Stations Get Tap-In Tap-Out
Introduction: A Faster, More convenient journey Stansted and Southend airport railway stations are set to embrace a new era of convenience by introducing contactless payments for rail travel from next month. The tap-in tap-out system will be installed at station barriers at both airports, simplifying how travelers pay for their journeys to and from these…
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Stansted and Southend Airports to Accept Contactless Rail Payments
Introduction: A New Way to Tap Into Rail Travel at Two Major Airports Big changes are coming to rail travel around London’s airports. Stansted and Southend airport railway stations are set to accept contactless payments for journeys starting next month. The move aims to simplify boarding, reduce queuing at ticket offices, and speed up travel…
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Stansted and Southend Airport Rail Stations to Accept Contactless Payments
New era for airport rail travel: contactless payments rolling out Stansted and Southend airport railway stations are set to accept contactless payments for rail journeys starting next month, marking a significant upgrade in how travelers board services to and from these popular hubs. The move aims to streamline the passenger experience, reduce queuing at automated…
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Avanti West Coast faces backlash over ‘virtue signalling’ wheelchair imagery
Controversy surrounds promotional imagery Campaigners have accused Avanti West Coast of engaging in “virtue signalling without the virtue” after the railway operator released visuals featuring wheelchair users. Critics say the imagery fails to accurately reflect the day-to-day experiences of travelling with a disability and risks sensationalising accessibility rather than addressing real needs. The dispute centers…
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Avanti Hit by Virtue Signalling Claims Over Wheelchair Art
Controversy erupts over Avanti’s wheelchair imagery One of the UK’s leading train operators, Avanti West Coast, is at the centre of a dispute after campaigners labelled its latest promotional imagery a case of “virtue signalling without the virtue.” The criticism centres on a campaign that uses photographs of wheelchair users to portray accessibility on services,…
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Sexual Assault on Train to London: Investigation and Witness Appeal
Overview of the incident A woman in her 30s was sexually assaulted on a train travelling from Staines to London, around 7.50am last Thursday, October 2. Police and transit authorities have said that a man boarded the service at Feltham Station, sat next to the victim, and began touching her hair while touching himself inappropriately…