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From the archive: School or ‘Silver Jubilee’? A 1982 look back at a forerunner of the High Speed Train

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Mark Lancaster

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10th September 2026

In the September 1982 issue of The Railway Magazine, D. L. A. Smith recalled playing truant in September 1935 to see the LNER’s new “Silver Jubilee” train on its Press Run. His account records the appearance of Silver Link, the passing of the train at Oakleigh Park and the later history of the “Silver Jubilee”.…
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LNER thanks ‘incredibly brave’ worker who protected passengers during mass stabbing

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Alex Bestwick

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4th November 2025

An LNER employee who was seriously injured while protecting passengers during the mass stabbing on board a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday has been praised for his “incredibly brave” actions.
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Weekend strikes by train drivers called off after talks

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Alex Bestwick

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30th August 2024

A series of planned weekend strikes by train drivers on LNER have been called off following “constructive” talks.
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Tribute to WW2 railway hero

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Alex Bestwick

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29th April 2024

A memorial and dedication service honoured the life of LNER Railway Police Constable Robert Smith, who lost his life during an air raid in 1942.
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East Coast train fares simplified in bid to boost passenger numbers

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Alex Bestwick

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16th January 2024

Fares on the East Coast Main Line have been simplified and are being based on demand on a trial basis.
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LNER and Network Rail innovate to deter deer from railway tracks

by

Web Editor

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20th December 2023

A system harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to deter deer away from railway lines.
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Rail services disrupted by fourth electric wire failure in nine days

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Alex Bestwick

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11th December 2023

Train services have been disrupted following the fourth major issue with overhead electric wires on Britain’s railways in nine days.
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Two operators praised for taking steps to help families travel while others ‘lag behind’

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd August 2023

Two train operators have taken “significant steps” towards helping families with young children travel, but “others badly lag behind”, according to a new report.
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LNER offering free travel to holidaymakers returning to UK from Rhodes and Corfu

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Alex Bestwick

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25th July 2023

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will offer free travel to holidaymakers returning to the UK from the Greek islands impacted by wildfires.
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Train drivers to strike next month as industrial action causes travel chaos

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Alex Bestwick

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28th July 2022

Train drivers at nine rail companies to stage a one-day strike next month in the worsening dispute, causing travel chaos across the country.
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