Sunderland will be directly affected by national increase of train fares, as Rail Delivery Group (RDG) confirms an average increase of 3.1%, as of 2 January. Early on Friday, November 30, RDG announced plans to increase the fares, in order to invest in better “infrastructure”. RDG were eager to highlight […]
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Nexus confirm plans for future of Tyne and Wear Metro operating contract
Nexus has confirmed its plans for the future of the Tyne and Wear Metro operating contact. The train operator has confirmed this announcement as part of a long-term strategy to develop the system. Nexus is seeking endorsement from leaders of the North East Combined Authority to manage Metro operations directly for two […]
The Flying Scotsman takes to the tracks
The Flying Scotsman is running again as shown in these incredibly stunning photos. The world famous locomotive the Flying Scotsman is travelling along the East Coast Main line from London’s King Cross to York today after a decade long renovation that coast £4.2m. The train departed King’s Cross Station at 7:40am […]
Virgin Trains scores highly in Which? annual train survey
Virgin Trains has been rated by customers as the top long distance franchised operator in the UK. A survey of nearly 7,000 rail passengers scored both Virgin Trains franchises either four or five stars for availability of seating, cleanliness of carriages, overall condition of the train, train reliability, train frequency […]