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Could Your Local Station Win Britain’s Most Life-Changing Station?

  • The public are being asked to vote for their favourite railway station from across Britain, as 20 shortlisted stations go head-to-head for the title of ‘Most Life-Changing Station’. 
  • The voting phase of the World Cup of Stations competition, hosted by Rail Delivery Group, opens on 13 October and closes on 17 October 2025. 
  • As the Railway celebrates its bicentenary, this year’s competition is supporting Railway200 by shining a spotlight on the incredible stories behind Britain’s stations. 
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Rail industry offers free rail travel to help veterans and Armed Forces attend Remembrance Services

  • Free rail travel offered for serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance on 9 November.
  • Free rail travel offered for Royal British Legion London Poppy Day volunteers and collectors on 30 October, with an additional one day either side of the event.
  • Travel includes London Terminals and Services of Remembrance nationwide, with proof of ID required.