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lolabennett.bsky.social
Rip-off Britain.
ScotRail,Greater Anglia,My Train Ticket warned for misleading ads
No evidence that people could get lowest available price by booking train tickets through them
Execs crafted scams to boost bonuses. None fined.Why will they stop?
#UKRail

www.theguardian.com/money/2025/d...
Train firms warned over ‘best price’ claims after watchdog bans ads
Advertising regulator said operators and a ticket seller could not prove bookings were cheapest
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December 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
railwaymayhem.bsky.social
We went to London Victoria to inspect the Railway 200 "Inspiration" train.

With Class 66's in some bold liveries hauling a generator van from a failed 1990s sleeper project.

Watch our new video here: youtu.be/Fr5RTJXNqz4

#Railway200 #Class66 #Nightstar #UKRail #TrainSpotting #RailwayMayhem
History Of The Railway 200 Exhibition Train
YouTube video by RailwayMayhem
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December 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
keefeglise.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy
Was looking forward to a nice relaxed direct journey to York in first class. Now expecting to be standing in the vestibule and doing the usual sprint at New Street. #UKRail
December 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
keefeglise.mastodonapp.uk.ap.brid.gy
My train had been cancelled because of a lack of drivers. The sort of fragility in a system that will only be sorted by, er, a freeze in fares. #UKRail
December 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
railspain.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte... #UKRail 🇬🇧 Ten years ago, I walked the route of HS2, the 140-mile railway proposed to run from London to Birmingham, to discover what lay in its path. Nothing had actually been constructed of this, supposedly the first phase of a high-speed line going north...
‘We hate it. It’s desecration’: the real cost of HS2
The long read: Ten years after I first followed the proposed route, I retraced my steps to see what life was like along the world’s most expensive, heavily delayed railway line
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
adepttraveler.bsky.social
Liverpool Street has no mainline trains Dec 27, 2025, to Jan 1, 2026. Stratford for Greater Anglia and Stansted Express, c2c to Fenchurch St. #London #UKRail
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London Liverpool Street Closed Dec 27 To Jan 1 - The Adept Traveler
London Liverpool Street closure reroutes trains December 27, 2025, to January 1, 2026, changing Greater Anglia, Stansted Express, c2c, and Overground plans
adept.travel
December 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
railspain.bsky.social
www.railwaypro.com/wp/the-new-g... #UKRail 🇬🇧 The launch coincides with the debate in Parliament on the Railways Bill, the legislative framework that will allow most trains to be returned to public ownership. “The future of British railways begins today,” said Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
The new Great British Railways brand officially launched
On December 9, the London government unveiled the visual identity of Great British Railways (GBR), that will bring together under one umbrella a network fragmented among numerous private operators and...
www.railwaypro.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
adepttraveler.bsky.social
Avanti West Coast will cut weekday direct trains between London and Blackpool to one each way, so most trips will need a change at Preston. #UKrail #Blackpool
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London Blackpool Direct Train Cut To One Weekday Service - The Adept Traveler
Avanti will cut London Blackpool train services from the December 2025 timetable change, leaving one weekday link and more trips changing at Preston.
adept.travel
December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
adepttraveler.bsky.social
CrossCountry's December strikes are off, but Saturdays stay busy and engineering near Chesterfield can add 60 minutes on Derby to Scotland trains. #UKRail
adept.travel/news/2025-12...
UK December Rail Strikes Called Off On CrossCountry - The Adept Traveler
CrossCountry December rail strikes suspended means normal UK trains from December 6, 2025, but engineering work and holiday crowding still risk delays.
adept.travel
December 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
adepttraveler.bsky.social
CrossCountry December rail strikes will hit key UK routes on four Saturdays, with limited trains on many long distance lines. #UKRail #RailStrikes
adept.travel/news/2025-12...
UK December CrossCountry Rail Strikes Hit Key Routes - The Adept Traveler
CrossCountry December rail strikes will hit services across the UK on Saturdays from December 6 to 27 2025, affecting trips and airport transfers.
adept.travel
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
turntableuk.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DRr8kNhjdp...

And it's in, #Stowmarket ##GreaterAnglia #Ukrail #avabridge #Stowmarketfootbridge
AVA Bridge on Instagram: "And she’s in!!! 🙌🏼 Fantastic effort from the team this weekend. It’s hard to describe how good it feels to see her in place. In all her modular glory 🤩"
9 likes, 2 comments - theavabridge on November 30, 2025: "And she’s in!!! 🙌🏼 Fantastic effort from the team this weekend. It’s hard to describe how good it feels to see her in place. In all her modu...
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November 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
railspain.bsky.social
railway-news.com/british-tran... #UKRail 🇬🇧 The cameras capture live footage of pedestrians passing before comparing their faces against an intelligence-led database of wanted offenders. If there is a match, an alert is generated, prompting an officer to review it and carry out further checks...
British Transport Police to Trial Live Facial Recognition Technology in London
The British Transport Police (BTP) has announced trials of Live Facial Recognition (LFT) technology at railway stations across London.
railway-news.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
adepttraveler.bsky.social
Four Saturdays of CrossCountry strikes will cut routes through Birmingham New Street and affect airport links, so plan backup routes for rail trips. #UKRail
adept.travel/news/2025-11...
CrossCountry December Strikes Disrupt UK Rail Travel - The Adept Traveler
CrossCountry December rail strikes from December 6 to 27 will cut key UK routes, so holiday travelers should reroute journeys or adjust airport transfers.
adept.travel
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
railspain.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/euro... #UKRail 🇬🇧 Eurotunnel, the company which owns the under-sea link, says a business rates revaluation on its infrastructure will effectively treble its payments and see it paying 75 percent tax on new investments. The firm says costs will be passed onto operators.
Eurostar passengers could face higher fares thanks to UK tax raid on Channel Tunnel
Rail freight will also be hit as Eurotunnel warned plans to bring an east London goods yard back into operation would have to be cancelled.
www.politico.eu
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
mapshopuk.bsky.social
📣 Now available: Version 61 (Dec) of our UK Train Network Map – the definitive poster for professionals in transport planning, infrastructure, real-estate, education and beyond.

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Feel free to message us for custom size enquiries.

#RailNetwork #UKRail #TrainMap
November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
hncompanion.com
Overview: Was UK railway privatization a failure? 🚂 Hacker News debated safety records, service quality, costs, and government subsidies. The discussion explores if privatization led to improvements or degradation, using UK and international examples. #UKRail 1/5
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
railspain.bsky.social
www.railjournal.com/passenger/me... #UKRail 🇬🇧 TfL described the move as a precautionary measure, following an issue with braking performance on one train during wet weather. An investigation was initiated on the same day to fully understand the cause and return the trains to service.
CAF trains withdrawn from London’s DLR
Transport for London temporarily withdrew three new CAF B23 trains from passenger service on the Docklands Light Railway on November 12.
www.railjournal.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
railspain.bsky.social
www.railwaygazette.c... #UKRail ’🇬🇧 Our members remain concerned over the planned legal changes to create a new capacity allocation and timetabling process. It is essential that GBR offers capacity for freight through a fair, transparent and consistent process...
Rail freight sector raises concerns about Great British Railways plans
UK: The rail freight sector has expressed concern that the future Great British Railways might focus on its own nationalised passenger services at the expense of freight operations, which will remain in the private sector.
www.railwaygazette.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
simontrains.bsky.social
🚨 NEW VIDEO🚨
The Abbey Line in Hertfordshire was meant to close decades ago.

Instead, it’s still going — and somehow feels like it shouldn’t exist in 2025.

I travelled the line see how this line refused to die and why its special

🎥 youtu.be/Y8ri7Lv5bxA

#Trains #Railways #AbbeyLine #UKrail
November 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
barberstig.bsky.social
Back across the border working 1E09 this morning as far as NCL.

Then I shall be crossing this border another three times today.

#railways #officeview #ukrail #border
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
barrysviews.bsky.social
little rail surprise at Acton Main Line yesterday 👀🚆
A Class 60 appeared out of nowhere — always love catching something unexpected on the network!

#Trainspotting #Class60 #ActonMainLine #UKRail
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
cymrurails.bsky.social
The full video covering the Cardiff Model Railway Exhibition 2025 is NOW LIVE! Relive all the amazing layouts and atmosphere from Sophia Gardens if you missed the show this weekend 🚂💨 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

#CardiffModelRailway #ModelRailway #Exhibition #UKRail #CymruRails
Cardiff Model Railway Exhibition 2025
YouTube video by Cymru Rails
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November 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
bpinews.bsky.social
A train has derailed in Cumbria after striking a landslide.

A major incident has been declared, with all 87 people safely evacuated and four minor injuries reported.

Network Rail says the train remained upright and praised the response teams.

#Cumbria #UKRail
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November 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
cymrurails.bsky.social
What a superb weekend at the Cardiff Model Railway Exhibition! The 2025 show at Sophia Gardens was better than ever with a fantastic variety of layouts—tiny narrow gauge to mainline giants. Huge thanks to the amazing organisers for being so accommodating and kind! 🚂💨 #ModelTrains #UKRail
November 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM