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Expanded ticketing trials are open to all passengers on Northern Railway's 2 northern routes and include the Leicester to Nottingham, via Derby route.
From 17 August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will not expire when the holder turns 18.
With services due to begin in 2028, passengers will be able to travel directly between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads in around 25 minutes.
Single bus fares in England to be capped at £2 for 2027.
New ticket gates at railway stations will help crack down on fare dodging, while reinvesting millions into better rail services across England.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The roll-out of the South Western Arterio fleet shows how nationalisation of the railway is transforming passenger journeys.
Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain.
New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026.
Government freezes rail fares, saving passengers £600 million and easing cost‑of‑living pressures as it rebuilds a better, more reliable railway.
Regular rail freight traffic through the Channel Tunnel will help reduce pollution, potholes and congestion while providing new jobs across the UK.
Lowering the train driver age from 20 to 18 will give younger people the chance to build rewarding careers in the UK railway industry.
From 1 February 2026, 8 of the 14 train operators that DfT is responsible for will be in public ownership.
Taking the HS2 railway into central London is crucial to unlocking its full potential to create more jobs, more homes and to boost the British economy.
Provides an update on which UK rail stations will progress with the Access for All programme.
Cutting-edge wifi added to South Western Railway journeys between London Waterloo, Portsmouth Harbour and Weymouth.
Buying tickets will be more convenient, more accessible and more flexible, ensuring passengers can get the best fares.
Passengers can sign up for the rail digital ticketing trials on Northern's website.
New station will unlock thousands of new houses and create over 2,000 jobs in the East of England.
Passengers can now sign up for Northern Train's digital ticketing trial.
New design makes the British Transport Police’s 61016 number clearer plus additional funding for CCTV at railway stations.
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