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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
On your bike! Secure 'cycle pod' opens at Birmingham New Street
A secure ‘cycle pod’ has been created at Birmingham New Street for city centre commuters to store their bikes and interchange from cycle to train.
Birmingham brick Victorian viaducts get railway revamp
Two Victorian-built railway viaducts in Birmingham are having essential repairs to make them more reliable for passenger and freight journeys.
Birmingham New Seats: station set for summer city picnickers
Passengers and the public now have a new outdoor seating area at Birmingham New Street station.
Boost to Oxford rail travel following £69m funding confirmation
Oxford station is set to be transformed thanks to a £69m funding boost to improve capacity and journey times and develop plans for a new platform and entrance which will mean more trains will be able to serve the station in the future.
Level crossing safety plea after train’s near miss with jogger
A safety video has been launched to remind level crossing users to always stop, look and listen after a jogger wearing headphones came within seconds of being hit by a train.
Bank holiday rail upgrades complete between London and Scotland
Network Rail has completed essential upgrades to the railway between Euston, the Midlands, North West and Scotland over the early May bank holiday.
‘Travel either side’ May bank holiday between London and Scotland
- West Coast main line passengers urged to travel either side of the May bank holiday (Friday 30 April and Tuesday 4 May)
- Major work to improve future journeys for passengers and freight is taking place this weekend (Saturday 1 May to Monday 3 May)
- On those days trains and stations will be busier with some rail replacement buses running
- People should follow Government guidance and minimise the number of journeys they make where possible
Birmingham New Street platform changes during signalling overhaul
Passengers at Birmingham New Street are being urged to check their platforms throughout 2021 while major signalling upgrades take place to improve future journeys.
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