Tag: UK rail
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Avanti West Coast Brings Settle to Carlisle Line Back Into Service for First Time in Years
Historic return to a beloved line In a move that thrilled railway enthusiasts and travelers alike, Avanti West Coast operated its first passenger service on the Settle to Carlisle route in years. The operator’s 07:54 GMT departure from Wigan marked a significant milestone as the long-quiet line welcomed a regular service once more. The 73-mile…
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Settle-Carlisle Returns: Avanti West Coast Train Restart
Historic Renewal on a Scenic Line The Settle to Carlisle line, famed for its dramatic landscapes and historic viaducts, welcomed back passenger trains from Avanti West Coast for the first time in years. A notable milestone was achieved when the operator’s service began its journey on the line, signaling a renewed interest in one of…
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Avanti West Coast Resumes Settle to Carlisle Service After Years Away
Historic Route Reopens for Avanti West Coast The Settle to Carlisle line, famed for its dramatic landscapes and historic viaducts, has welcomed a passenger train from Avanti West Coast for the first time in more than a decade. The operator’s 07:54 GMT service from Wigan marked a milestone moment as the route, long cherished by…
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East West Rail Delayed: Guards Row Pushes Start Date Beyond 2026
Overview: Delays Extend for East West Rail Services The launch of passenger services on the long-awaited East West Rail line has been pushed back, with no confirmed start date. Agencies overseeing the project say trains are unlikely to begin running before 2026 as talks over the presence of guards on trains continue to stall progress.…
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East West Rail Start Delayed Amid Guards on Trains Row
Introduction: A delay that reshapes the timetable The much-anticipated start of passenger services on the new East West Rail line has been pushed back, with no confirmed launch date. Operators confirmed that services will not begin until at least 2026, and that the exact timetable for the rollout remains unsettled. The central sticking point is…
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East West Rail Delayed Again: Guards Row Pushes Start Date Beyond 2026
Overview: A New Railway, A Prolonged Delay The long-anticipated passenger services on the East West Rail corridor are likely to begin no earlier than 2026, according to the line’s operator. The start date remains unconfirmed as the project is mired in a dispute over the presence of guards on trains. While infrastructure work advances, the…
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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 Train Fare Penalties to End: A New Era for Rail Ticketing
UK Rail Ticketing Reform: Ending the ‘Penalty Fare’ at Stansted and 49 Other Stations The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a major shift in how rail passengers are charged at the country’s stations, including Stansted Airport. In a move designed to boost fairness and reduce confusion for tens of thousands of travelers, the government…
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Unfair Stansted train fare penalties to end
Policy change targets unfair penalties for Stansted travellers A controversial ticketing rule that has left tens of thousands of travellers at Stansted Airport facing penalties is set to be scrapped. The Department for Transport (DfT) announced that Stansted’s railway station will be among about 50 stations across south-east England where the current fines are being…
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Avanti West Coast accused of virtue signaling over wheelchair art
Campaign claims and context Campaigners have accused Avanti West Coast, one of the UK’s leading train operators, of “virtue signalling without the virtue” after the company unveiled imagery featuring wheelchair users in what critics say is a stylised, glossy portrayal of travel with a disability. The critique centers on whether the artwork reflects authentic, everyday…