Timetables cut back as staff go sick or self isolate Several train operators have published emergency timetables in a bid to allow for the number of staff who are absent because of Covid. Some are ill while others are self isolating. There are also warnings that in spite of the reduced

More operators reduce services in response to Covid More train operators have been trimming their timetables as passenger numbers retreat in response to new Covid restrictions, but at the same time some are warning that trains running on popular intercity routes during the Christmas period are likely to be very busy.

Midland Main Line electrification begins Work will start on extending electrification on the Midland Main Line this week, taking the wires northward from Kettering to Market Harborough. This additional section had already been authorised to connect with a main feeder point, but the start of work on 24 December will now

Rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris leaves DfT A new rail minister has been appointed to replace Chris Heaton-Harris, who has become minister for Europe. His replacement is Wendy Morton, 54, who is the MP for Aldridge-Brownhills. The Railway Industry Association's chief executive Darren Caplan has welcomed her. He continued: 'We look forward

Transport secretary refuses to rule out 3.8% fares increase Transport secretary Grant Shapps has refused to deny that rail fares are set to rise by 3.8 per cent in March 2022, which would be in accordance with inflation last July. Mr Shapps was challenged in the House of Commons by Labour's

DfT confirms 3.8% rail fares increase: 'far from fair', says CBT The DfT has confirmed that regulated rail fares will rise by 3.8 per cent in March, saying the the increase, based on last July's RPI, had been 'capped to prevent high increases for passengers', and that 1 per cent will

London Mayor warns council tax may rise to rescue TfL The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has warned that council tax in Greater London may have to rise by £20 a year for the next three years unless the government agrees a long-term funding settlement for Transport for London. The present

RMT appeals to government over new threat to Eurostar France is to close its borders to people travelling from Britain from 00.01 on Saturday morning unless their trips are necessary for 'compelling reasons', which do not include tourism or business journeys. The new clampdown has prompted the RMT to call on

Night Overground returns but Underground strikes go on Overnight trains will return to part of London Overground on Friday and Saturday, but Night Tube services on the Victoria and Central lines are set to be disrupted again as the RMT dispute over rosters continues. All-night trains will run every 15 minutes

Reopened Dartmoor Line carried 10,000 in first fortnight More than 10,000 people have travelled on the Dartmoor Line in the first two weeks since it was reopened on 20 November. GWR said demand for the trains between Okehampton and Exeter has 'continued to remain high'. The reopening of the Dartmoor Line