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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
New Bromsgrove station opens to passengers
Bromsgrove's new multi-million pound station opened to passengers today (12 July).
Comedian Francesca Martinez challenges rail industry’s disability ‘bolt-on’ culture
- 'Wobbly' comedian, Francesca Martinez, launches Network Rail campaign to improve journeys for disabled passengers, Spaces and Places for Everyone
- A quarter of disabled passengers say they worry about their journeys when travelling by train (24%)
- Two-thirds of disabled people would feel confident using the rail network independently (63%)
- Network Rail chief promises to challenge rail industry’s accessibility 'bolt-on culture'
- Francesca Martinez interviews Network Rail chief executive
Customers and delivery at the centre of Network Rail's year
More rail journeys happened last year than at any time in railway history, Network Rail’s annual report reveals today, enabling economic growth, job creation and housebuilding. The report details how the company is responding in terms of a greater focus on customers, an uncompromising focus on safety, a focus on economies and the delivery on time and budget of significant enhancements across the railway network.
Longer trains, new track, upgraded stations - planning for future demand for rail travel in the West Midlands and Chilterns
Longer trains and platforms, more services and upgraded stations are among the steps proposed to meet a forecast 49% increase in demand for rail travel in the West Midlands and Chilterns regions over the next seven years.
£750m Birmingham New Street station redevelopment reaps rewards as passenger satisfaction continues to improve
Passengers using the redeveloped Birmingham New Street are even happier with their station experience according to the latest National Rail Passenger Survey.
Essential work starts on railway track near Dorridge
Network Rail is advising Dorridge residents of essential railway investment which will take place near their homes over the summer.
Lidlington people's views sought on railway crossing proposals
Residents and businesses at Lidlington in Bedfordshire are being invited to have their say on Network Rail’s railway upgrade plan.
Head of design at Birmingham New Street station takes home top gongs at European awards ceremony
A prominent figure in the redevelopment of Birmingham New Street has been recognised as one of the leading women in construction and engineering in Europe.
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