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Working together to deliver faster, more reliable rail journeys
Customers are expected to benefit from improved punctuality and even more reliable journeys – with new platforms, enhanced signalling, and technology designed to spot potential overhead line issues among more than 60 initiatives set out in a joint plan to boost performance.
LNER advises against travel on Wednesday and Thursday following red heat warning
UPDATE: 24 June 2026, 16.00
As extremely high temperatures continue to be forecast, LNER is extending the below advice. Customers are strongly recommended to not travel on Friday (26 June 2026), alongside existing advice for Wednesday and Thursday. Customers should visit www.lner.co.uk/travel-information/travel-updates/ for the latest information.
LNER Becomes first UK train operator to launch Ask for Angela scheme
LNER has become the first UK train operator to introduce the ‘Ask for Angela’ safeguarding scheme across its trains and managed stations. The launch comes in Rail Safety Week, an industry wide initiative which focuses on rail safety for all.
LNER To Support Local Charities With Special Harry Styles-Themed Train
LNER has revealed further details of its special service to mark the start of Harry Styles’ UK concerts. Named the ‘Together, Together’ Train, it aims to treat people with kindness by raising funds for numerous charities across the LNER route. The train will depart Edinburgh Waverley at 08:30, bound for London King’s Cross on Friday 12 June 2026.
LNER Azuma Carries Out Additional Midland Main Line Testing
Overnight Wednesday night into Thursday morning (4 June 2026), an LNER Azuma train was carrying out further, important viability tests on the Midland Main Line, away from its usual route.
LNER Hosts ‘The Midday Train’ Book Club with Matt Haig
LNER has hosted a unique on-train experience with multi-million bestselling author Matt Haig for a one-off book club event attended by a reading group. Timed to coincide with the publication of Haig’s new novel, THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN, this on-train book club also celebrates The National Year of Reading, a year-long initiative which invites the nation to (re)discover the joy of reading.
A World in Miniature: LNER Train Driver Swaps the East Coast Main Line for a Ride Around the Park
An LNER train driver with more than forty years of experience has swapped sitting at the controls of a 125mph passenger train for something a little more leisurely – a miniature version of the train he usually drives, limited to 6mph.
LNER Media Update: Retford Concern for Welfare Incident, Significant Disruption Expected
LNER strongly encourages all customers to check their journeys before they travel today (Friday 17 April 2026) following a significant period of disruption caused by a concern for welfare incident in Retford, Nottinghamshire on Thursday evening (16 April 2026).
Keeping customers moving: The technology helping LNER and Network Rail run an on-time railway
Getting customers safely and on time to their destinations are key priorities for both LNER and Network Rail. Now, that is an even greater reality, thanks to new technology.
More Than 3.5 Million LNER Advance Tickets Released Ahead Of Summer
LNER customers can now lock in their holiday plans as almost four million tickets go on sale today (Thursday 12 March 2026) for the key summer travel period.
Viral Harry Styles Tribute Act To Join Special LNER ‘Together, Together’ Train
LNER is delighted to announce that viral Harry Styles tribute act ‘The Harry Styles Show’ will be taking to the tracks for a unique experience later this summer. The news comes as the singer himself releases his highly anticipated new album ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ this week.
James Haskell joins Routes from LNER
James Haskell Opens Up on Travel, DJ Life and Reality TV on Routes from LNER