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More trains, more seats and quicker journeys as rail industry launches December 2025 timetable
The rail industry has launched the biggest timetable change on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) in more than a decade today (Sunday 14 December), as part of a wider set of timetable changes across the network.
All aboard! Railway 200’s exhibition train arrives at London Paddington
- A special exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the railway arrived at London Paddington this morning (Monday 8 December) and will be open for visits until Saturday 13 December
- Get your free tickets through the Railway 200 website at railway200.co.uk/inspiration/.
National & regional news
Stratford station congestion relief scheme secures DfT development funding
Network Rail has secured a £2m boost from the Department of Transport (DfT) to help develop plans to help relieve congestion at London’s Stratford station.
Huge demand for Birmingham New Street forgotten tunnel tour
Thirty lucky members of the public are being given tours of a forgotten underground tunnel at Birmingham New Street station as part of Birmingham Heritage Week.
Engineers race to fix 25,000-volt overhead cables on Cross City line
Passengers are being warned of disruption between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley after overhead power cables were damaged on the northern section of the Cross City line.
Railway improvements mean better journeys for Chiltern passengers
Chiltern main line rail passengers travelling between London and Birmingham will soon benefit from smoother more reliable journeys.
Railway open for business after major August bank holiday upgrades
Network Rail has completed essential upgrades to the railway between Euston, the Midlands and North West over the August bank holiday.
Railway rescue for abandoned kitten left on long distance train
A tiny kitten has been taken for veterinary treatment after it was found abandoned on a train at Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham New Street takes centre stage at city arts weekend
Birmingham New Street station's concourse will play host to a variety of acts and activities during the city’s biggest culture and arts festival this August bank holiday weekend.
‘Look before you book’ August bank holiday travel advice
- Railway improvements between London, the West Midlands, and North West are taking place between 28-30 August
- Future passenger and freight journeys will benefit from a £17m investment
- Passengers are advised to ‘look before they book’, travel at quieter times and out of respect for others, wear a face covering in busy indoor settings
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