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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.

An LNER Azuma passes over poppy fields on the East Coast Main Line

LNER Prepares for Record-Breaking July and August

LNER is preparing for its first summer holiday season since introducing thousands of additional services and millions more seats each year through its transformational new timetable.

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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.

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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 Community Partnerships Manager next to LNER Azuma Train with giant ticket ahead of special Harry Styles-themed train

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. 

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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. 

Nigel Turner, LNER driver, and Caleb Lovegrove from Manor Park Miniature Railway

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.

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LNER and Network Rail Issue Essential Travel Advice to Football Fans Ahead of Wembley Trip

LNER and Network Rail are issuing essential travel advice to Middlesbrough FC fans travelling to Wembley this weekend as major engineering work will affect train services.

Treeva Turbines at Craigentinny as LNER Azuma passes

Power from passing trains: LNER and Treeva put turbines next to the track in a UK first

LNER and clean energy infrastructure experts Treeva are pioneering a UK rail first, capturing energy from turbulent airflow and turning it into clean, renewable energy.

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LNER Restores Flying Scotsman Service to Historic Mid-Morning Time Slot

LNER is set to celebrate the return of the Flying Scotsman service to its historic mid-morning timetable slot.  

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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).

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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.