Railcard for veterans to be launched on Armistice Day
A new railcard for military veterans will be launched in November, the Department for Transport has announced.
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Aberdeen trains hit by signalling fault
A number of Aberdeen train services have been affected due to a signalling fault.
Passenger numbers hit buffers as north-east train use drops two million
The number of passengers using trains in the north-east has dropped by more than two million in the past five years, according to a new report.
Minister seeks answers from rail bosses over TransPennine Express performance
The Transport Secretary hauled rail bosses in for an urgent meeting to discuss the poor performance on TransPennine Express (TPE) routes.
Full steam ahead at Hornby as model maker posts higher Christmas sales
Hornby said it has posted higher sales and profit margins over the tricky Christmas period, keeping trading on track for the rest of the year.
‘Fury’ over increase in Aberdeen rail ticket prices
A hike in rail fares has been described as a “kick in the teeth” for north-east passengers.
Work impacts Aberdeen trains
Train services to and from Aberdeen are being affected by engineering works over the weekend.
London Victoria train station ‘at a standstill’ following signal failure
One of the country’s busiest train stations is “at a standstill”, leaving hundreds of passengers struggling to get home.
New train timetable will add 1,000 weekly services
Britain’s railways will undergo a major timetable change on Sunday including the first non-stop trains between London and Bristol in decades.
Hitachi wins £350m Avanti West Coast trains order
Hitachi has been awarded a £350 million contract to build 23 new trains for Avanti West Coast, the manufacturer has announced.
Shortage of train crew causes issues for Aberdeen rail passengers heading to central belt
Rail passengers heading to Edinburgh and Glasgow from Aberdeen have faced disruption this morning.
ScotRail boss vows to improve services and increase links to north-east towns
ScotRail has promised to improve services and add journeys to address the “pent up frustration” of north-east passengers.
First Pacer trains finally depart from rail firm Northern
Train operator Northern has finally said a permanent goodbye to some of its Pacer trains.
More Aberdeen trains cancelled due to shortage of staff
A number of Aberdeen rail services have been cancelled again today due to a lack of train crew.
Transport minister urged to step in over ScotRail train seat ‘free-for-all’ row
The Scottish Government’s transport minister has been urged to intervene in a row over seat reservations on north-east trains.
Four Aberdeen trains cancelled over staff shortages
Four Aberdeen trains will be cancelled this evening due to staff shortages.
Fear over plans to axe bookings between north-east and Central Belt
Rail passengers travelling between the north-east and Central Belt will face a “free-for-all” if plans to remove seat reservations go ahead.
North-east trains cancelled due to staff shortage
Several train services to and from Aberdeen have been cancelled today.
Series of rail strikes in December to go ahead after talks collapse
Strikes by workers on South Western Railway throughout December will go ahead after talks over the guards on trains dispute collapsed.
More trains to link north-east town to Aberdeen
The new timetable will be introduced from December 15 and means dozens of extra trains stopping at Inverurie.
Aberdeen trains cancelled due to lack of staff
A number of trains planned to run in the north-east today have been cancelled.
Power cut hits 200 Aberdeen homes and leaves trains delayed
More than 200 properties were without electricity following a power cut in Aberdeen.
North-east railway to get £4.5m cash boost
Network Rail is investing an additional £4.5 million to improve the performance of the network in the north-east.
Delays and cancellations to north-east trains due to ‘slippery rails’ and lack of drivers
Rail services in the north-east are disrupted this morning after a train was delayed by "slippery rails".
Aberdeen services affected after train hits cow
Aberdeen services have been affected this morning after a train struck a cow.
Aberdeen trains hit by signalling fault
A number of Aberdeen train services could be delayed or cancelled this morning due to a signalling fault.
Signalling fault causes disruption for Aberdeen train passengers
Passengers travelling to and from Aberdeen by train are experiencing delays and cancellations due to a fault.
‘Revolutionary’ LNER train will transform journeys for Aberdeen passengers
LNER has announced its new Azuma trains will be rolled out in the north-east.
Aberdeen trains cancelled as engineers investigate track fault
A number of rail services to and from Aberdeen have been cancelled today following reports of an issue on the line.
ScotRail launches new WhatsApp feedback service
ScotRail has announced a new WhatsApp service to allow customers to share their views on trains.