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Why is it so difficult to travel to – and through – Europe by train?

Train Talk: Simon Calder speaks to The Man in Seat 61 about continental rail travel

The Independent UK

Trainline says Middle East tensions hitting European rail bookings

Profits jump to £122m at ticketing retailer but it expects flat or declining revenues over the coming year

The Guardian - UK

Train passengers face new railcard checks in fare dodging crackdown

It is hoped that the new measures will save £20m a year in lost revenue

The Independent UK

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Rail passengers 'missing out on £80m a year' in compensation for delayed journeys

Petition calls for ‘one click’ refund system to be expanded to include Trainline

Evening Standard

Passengers lose millions in train compensation due to ‘unacceptable’ claims process

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The Independent UK

Why train passengers are missing out on £80 million a year in compensation

Trainline has launched a petition calling on the Government to enable “one click” claims to be made by all online ticket buyers

The Independent UK

New train route between London and Scotland offers King's Cross to Glasgow tickets for less than £30

Campaigners hope more people will choose the train over short-haul flights

Evening Standard

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Will Great British Railways actually make any difference to my journey?

Train Talk: As the government reveals the new train designs and branding, minister Lord Hendy offers his solutions to common passenger problems

The Independent UK

‘Splitting tickets’ can halve the cost of Christmas train trips

Exclusive: Independent rail retailers can exploit anomalies in the fares system, saving passengers money

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 closes higher as US markets rally after tech falls

The FTSE 100 index closed up 62.12 points, or 0.6%, at 9,777.08.

Evening Standard

Does Great British Railways really signal a new era for passengers?

Train Talk: ‘How can we feel confident that these plans will translate into more reliable train journeys and fares that are value for money?’

The Independent UK

Stocks up and dollar down as data seals US rate cut

The FTSE 100 posted strong gains on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Trainline shares accelerate on rosier earnings outlook

The firm notched up an 8% rise in UK net consumer ticket sales to £2.1 billion in the six months to the end of August.

Evening Standard

Rail ticket price claims in Trainline ads were ‘misleading’ – watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled TV and radio ads for the retailer breached broadcasting rules.

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The Independent UK

Trainline ad banned after ‘misleading’ claims about its train ticket prices

The company’s TV and radio adverts breached broadcasting rules

The Guardian - UK

Trainline shares tumble amid warnings over expansion of London contactless zone

Ticket website also faces uncertainty over hit to foreign travel and government plan for UK rail booking system

Evening Standard

Trainline profits surge amid record sales as firm braces for UK rail shake-up

The ticketing company benefited from fewer train strikes in 2024 and more sales of digital travel passes than the previous year.

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Taking the train can be almost twice as fast as flying for some journeys in France

In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail alternative of under two and a half hours.

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Evening Standard

Wall Street slump continues as Trump threatens more tariffs

In London, the FTSE 100 was treading water as gains for mining giants offset losses for most other stocks.

Evening Standard

Trainline reports record sales but shares plunge on Great British Rail worries

Investors sold shares amid concerns a national ticketing app could hurt the firm’s current dominant position in the market.

The Guardian - UK

Pregnant, forced to sit on a train floor – then unjustly fined for fare dodging

A British teacher ended up being found guilty in court – because she hadn’t printed out the ticket she bought online

The Independent UK

Trainline promo codes for September 2025 – how to save 61% on tickets

We’ve got the latest Trainline discount codes to save you money on rail travel

The Independent UK

Split ticket savings: How exploiting Britain’s barmy train fares could cut the cost of your travel

Exclusive: After the latest rail fare rise, potential savings from segmenting a journey are bigger than ever

The Independent UK

As train fares rise, my ruses to keep ticket prices down

The Man Who Pays His Way: I’ve spent my life travelling by train, and I try not to pay a penny more than I need

The Independent UK

Simon Calder reveals how to find the cheapest train tickets

After the latest above-inflation price rise: all you need to know about getting the best deal for rail travel in Britain

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