Rail & Coach News
Heathrow Express launches first fleet refresh in two decades
Heathrow Express has launched a newly refurbished fleet of 12 Class 387 trains, the first refresh since the service launched over 20 years ago.
Shearings shifts to trust account model
Payments are stored in an independently operated secure trust account, until after their holiday has taken place and if the holiday does not go ahead for any reason customers can be refunded.
National Express to suspended services until March
National Express will fully suspend its network of coach services as new lockdown measures take effect across the UK. The coach operator will cease operation temporarily from Sunday.
FirstGroup sells Greyhound facilities in North America
FirstGroup has sold three major bus facilities in North America for a total of £102 million. The firm said the move was part of a continuing drive to rationalise its bus property portfolio.
Government to refund rail tickets following Christmas cancellation
The government has pledged to provide refunds for rail and coach tickets bought for the Christmas travel window between December 23rd-27th.
American Express Global Business Travel seeks to boost rail travel
American Express Global Business Travel has published a report that examines what is needed to make rail a better option for business travellers.
Eurostar left battling for survival following Covid-19 slump
Eurostar has criticised a new support scheme for airports, arguing rail operators have been unfairly excluded. The company said it had seen a 95 per cent fall in demand due to Covid-19.
Rocky Mountaineer to launch new United States trip
The Rockies to the Red Rocks route will be a two-day rail journey between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah, with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Rail travel poised for boom in post Covid-19 world
International rail travel offers an ‘environmentally friendly’ alternative to flying and as the second wave of Covid-19 approaches, it may experience a boom post-pandemic.
Darbandi to lead Caledonian Sleeper
Serco has appointed Kathryn Darbandi as the new managing director for the Caledonian Sleeper service. She will take up her new role in January.
Ember launches emissions free coach travel in Scotland
Ember is seeking to revolutionise coach services in the UK this week with the launch of the first ever service between two major cities using purely electric power.
Rail operators boosted by Covid-19 endorsement from VisitBritain
Putting the train back at the heart of business travel is the aim of three UK rail operators who are backing a new customer confidence scheme by VisitBritain.