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Enjoy 50% off an Interrail Global Pass for a limited time only this May

To celebrate 50 years of being able to Interrail across Europe, National Rail is offering customers 50% off Interrail 1, 2 and 3 Month Global Passes from 6th – 10th May.  

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Train companies improve time for Disabled People to book assistance by two-thirds

Train companies are encouraging all customers to get back on track by reducing the time to book Passenger Assist from six hours ahead to a minimum standard of two hours. 

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Rail industry launches networkwide sale

  • Save upto 50% off over 1 million journeys, whilst stocks last
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Train companies announce renewal of lifesaving free travel to refuges for survivors of domestic abuse

The rail industry’s ‘Rail to Refuge’ scheme is being renewed by train companies to help survivors of domestic abuse nationwide escape danger and reach safety. Since the lifesaving scheme’s inception, during the 2020 lockdown, four people on average have made use of the free travel offer every day.

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Employees and employers disagree on the office return but getting back to commuting could boost businesses by billions

When it comes to splitting the new working week, 2/3 or not 2/3?, that is the question as new data shows a disparity between the number of days a week employees expect to spend in the office compared to their employers.

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Rail Delivery Group responds to Spring Statement

In today's Spring Statement, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that fuel duty will be cut by 5p a litre from 18:00 this evening until March 2023.

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Britain’s train operators offer free travel for Ukrainian arrivals

Operators will provide free onward train travel for Ukrainians on arrival in the UK. 

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National Rail premieres new 'TV channel' bringing Britain's most awe-inspiring and relaxing rail journeys to our screens

  • Stunning high-definition footage – the most comprehensive and high quality ever shot on Britain’s railway – gives a unique driver’s eye view of the nation’s most scenic rail routes 
  • New data shows 55% of people find the scenery out of the window the most enjoyable part of train travel and 24% say the movement makes them feel a sense of calm 
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‘Let’s get back on track’ – the rail industry welcomes commuters and business travellers back with its latest campaign

  • 15% of people bought a ticket after seeing the Let’s get back on track campaign last year  
  • Rail journeys are currently at 65% of pre-pandemic levels 
  • Car usage is 87% of pre-pandemic levels 
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Rail companies issue ‘do not travel’ warning as storm Eunice causes line closures

Rail companies are warning customers not to travel today as Storm Eunice causes major disruption and widespread line closures. The severe weather will affect all forms of transport across the country meaning rail companies will struggle to provide alternative means for people to get to their destination.

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Rail companies urge customers to re-plan journeys as storms threaten major disruption

Rail companies are urging customers planning to travel on Friday to reconsider their plans after red and amber weather warnings were issued for Storm Eunice, with strong winds expected to affect much of the UK.