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Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier

The scheme is expected to begin when the new national rail operator Great British Railways has fully launched

Evening Standard

Millions to benefit from changes to train delay repay system

Rail passengers will soon be able to claim Delay Repay compensation directly from their ticket purchase point, including third-party retailers, simplifying the current complex system. The compensation claim system for delayed trains will be merged into a single, easy-to-use service under Great British Railways (GBR) to ensure fairer treatment for…

The Independent UK

Train delays: compensation claims to be easier under Great British Railways

Refund systems for individual train operators to be merged into single service under nationalised rail body

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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

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This UK rail company has revealed brand new trains with water refill stations and reclining seats

The decades-old carriages will be replaced as part of the Great British Railways nationalisation process

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Two more rail operators have been transferred to public ownership

Midlands trains are the next services to be nationalised

The Independent UK

London Overground: TfL wants to run trains to Stevenage by seizing control of Hertford branch line

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The most controversial rebrands and logo redesigns of 2025

From Cracker Barrel to Range Rover, these were the rebrands that most got people talking.

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Elizabeth line and London Overground face 'existential' threat from Great British Railways, warns TfL

The Elizabeth line and Overground share tracks on parts of their routes

Evening Standard

Train firms warned over ‘best price’ claims after watchdog bans ads

Advertising regulator said operators and a ticket seller could not prove bookings were cheapest

The Guardian - UK

New €10 train tickets launched from Amsterdam to Berlin

The first journey is scheduled to depart in March 2026, with every passenger guaranteed a reserved seat

The Independent UK

Why it’s ridiculous to call our new train system ‘Great’ British Rail

The name originated during the period of Boris Johnson boosterism. People no longer want Brexit triumphalism, but things that actually work, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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Rail passenger offered £10k compensation for 18-minute train delay

Exclusive: John Wareing, who travelled from Preston to London, inadvertently entered the incorrect fare

The Independent UK

All change on London Overground as new contractor promises more rush-hour trains under £3bn deal

Mildmay line and Windrush line will be first to benefit as TfL drops Arriva for First Group

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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

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New Great British Railways logo sparks unexpectedly heated backlash

Who knew liveries could be so controversial?

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New Great British Railways Branding Unveiled Amid Parliament Debate on Railways Bill

The Great British Railway will have fresh branding and announced the upcoming ticketing app for passengers as part of the reform in Britain's railway transportation.

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Great British Railways unveils new ‘striking’ branding under nationalisation plans

The train design will gradually be rolled out across a number of publicly owned train operators

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Great British Railways flies the flag as logo goes back to the future

Livery for renationalised railway features red, white and blue alongside familiar double arrow symbol

Evening Standard

Rail fares freeze to save London commuters up to £350 in Reeves Budget cost-of-living giveaway

The Chancellor promised train passengers would “not pay a penny more” next year on season tickets, peak returns for commuters and off-peak returns between major cities

The Guardian - UK

Relief for rail passengers as fare freeze in England announced for 2026

Chancellor will confirm the measure, intended to help commuters on expensive routes, in her budget speech

Evening Standard

Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years

Changes are part of Government plans to rebuild a publicly owned Great British Railways.

The Independent UK

Cheaper rail travel boost as fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years

Commuters on the more expensive routes will save more than £300 a year

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

Timely arrival: Great British Railways clock launches at London Bridge

Digital timepiece is UK rail’s first national clock in more than 50 years and will be seen at stations across the country

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