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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
10,000 rail staff trained to provide emotional first aid
More than ten thousand railway staff have now been trained to spot and help vulnerable people at risk of suicide on Britain’s rail network, thanks to Samaritans.
Birmingham New Street proves its worth as city welcomes the masses
Around 1.5 million people are estimated to have used the new Birmingham New Street station during its opening week.
Train passengers urged to plan ahead as Birmingham welcomes the world
Thousands of Uruguay, Australia, South Africa and Samoa fans are set to travel by train to Birmingham this weekend to shout on their sides in Rugby World Cup matches at Villa Park.
Train passengers advised to plan ahead this weekend
South Africa fans hoping their side can re-ignite its Rugby World Cup hopes following a shock defeat to Japan will be among hundreds of thousands of train passengers heading to Birmingham this weekend.
Passengers urged to be prepared for Birmingham’s big weekend
Train passengers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys ahead of one of Birmingham’s busiest-ever weekends.
Birmingham New Street station opens to passengers
The redeveloped Birmingham New Street station opened its doors to passengers this morning (20 September) after a five-year, £750m transformation.
Final countdown to Birmingham New Street station’s big unveil
Network Rail today (18 September) entered the final countdown to opening Birmingham New Street station after a five-year, £750m transformation.
Rail station celebrates the sight and sounds of classic rock music
Renowned English rock photographer, Denis O’Regan, launches his ‘Rock Through The Ages’ exhibition at Manchester Piccadilly station showcasing music legends of the 60s, 70s and 80s.
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