https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/national express/ National Express News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:11:46+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-leisure-to-launch-this-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-leisure-to-launch-this-month/ The transport provider will bring together existing businesses, including Fareham-based Lucketts and Woods Coaches of Leicester, under the single banner of National Express Leisure. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:58:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-to-suspended-services-until-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:13:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-to-suspend-all-coach-operations-this-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-to-suspend-all-coach-operations-this-weekend/ The company said, with immediate effect, it was no longer selling coach tickets on its website or through any sales channels for journeys after Sunday. Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:09:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-gears-up-for-a-bumper-bank-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-gears-up-for-a-bumper-bank-holiday/ The UK’s largest coach operator is gearing up for a bumper Bank Holiday as it reveals when and where people are travelling this Easter. Fri, 18 Apr 2014 06:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-keeps-the-easter-getaway-rolling/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-keeps-the-easter-getaway-rolling/ National Express is gearing up to make sure holidaymakers can still travel this Easter despite the forecast rail disruption. The UK’s largest coach operator is today announcing it is running its full network of scheduled coach services, including on routes affected by the rail disruption during the Easter break. Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-launches-coach-tracker-app-for-iphone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-launches-coach-tracker-app-for-iphone/ National Express has launched a simpler way for passengers to track their coaches with the introduction of a free iPhone app - providing 24/7 tracking and live service updates. Tue, 01 Oct 2013 03:30:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-coaches-keep-britain-moving-during-cold-snap/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-coaches-keep-britain-moving-during-cold-snap/ National Express has helped to keep Britain safely moving during the recent cold snap - with virtually all coach services running as scheduled. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kids-go-free-to-lakeside-on-c2c-this-christmas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kids-go-free-to-lakeside-on-c2c-this-christmas/ Children will travel for free this Christmas when they head to Lakeside for Christmas shopping, National Express train operator c2c has announced. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-disabled-coach-card-reaches-key-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-disabled-coach-card-reaches-key-milestone/ National Express Disabled Coachcard reaches key milestone. National Express’ Disabled Coachcard has reached an important milestone, with over 10,000 sold in its 1st year. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/c2c-and-network-rail-celebrate-new-uk-record-for-train-punctuality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/c2c-and-network-rail-celebrate-new-uk-record-for-train-punctuality/ National Express train operator c2c and Network Rail are celebrating after their teamwork led to another UK record for train punctuality. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-100000-facelift-for-upminster-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-100000-facelift-for-upminster-station/ National Express train operator c2c has started a £100,000 project to update Upminster station. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-celebrates-40-years-of-service-to-the-british-public/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-celebrates-40-years-of-service-to-the-british-public/ National Express is celebrating its 40th birthday this autumn – marking four decades since Britain’s first ‘national’ coach timetable was published in 1972. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-c2c-winning-streak-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-c2c-winning-streak-continues/ National Express train operator c2c has once again topped the table for train punctuality - and matched its own UK record for the number of trains on time. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-c2c-provide-500000-extra-seats-during-paralympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-c2c-provide-500000-extra-seats-during-paralympic-games/ National Express train operator c2c will provide more than 500,000 extra seats for passengers during the Paralympics and has published today a day-by-day guide for passengers to the extra services that are being operated. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-c2c-record-breakers-strike-gold-again/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-c2c-record-breakers-strike-gold-again/ National Express train operator c2c has struck gold again by setting a new UK record for train punctuality, according to the latest statistics published. Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-games-travellers-lead-to-new-records-for-c2c/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-games-travellers-lead-to-new-records-for-c2c/ Passenger demand broke records for National Express train operator c2c during the Games, with almost two million passengers using its services over the Olympic period. Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-get-gold-in-race-to-cut-carbon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-get-gold-in-race-to-cut-carbon/ National Express has become the first transport company to be awarded the ‘Gold Standard’ by Carbon Saver - an independent advisory board which rates environmental performance across all major industries. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 03:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/c2cs-new-thorpe-bay-smart-station-opened/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/c2cs-new-thorpe-bay-smart-station-opened/ National Express train operator c2c completed the refurbishment of Thorpe Bay station today, with the new-look station officially reopened by local MP James Duddridge. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurolines-launch-new-amsterdam-express/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurolines-launch-new-amsterdam-express/ A new express coach service to Amsterdam launched. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/c2c-set-new-uk-record-for-train-punctuality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/c2c-set-new-uk-record-for-train-punctuality/ National Express train operator c2c has set a new UK record for train punctuality in the UK it was announced today – and staff celebrated with former Record Breakers host Cheryl Baker. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/c2c-to-provide-one-million-extra-seats-during-the-2012-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/c2c-to-provide-one-million-extra-seats-during-the-2012-games/ National Express train operator c2c has today confirmed it will be providing more than one million additional seats during the three weeks of the 2012 Games, as it publishes a day-by-day guide for passengers to the extra services that are being operated. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-launches-major-foundation-to-help-local-young-people/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-launches-major-foundation-to-help-local-young-people/ National Express has launched a half a million pound foundation which will provide bursaries to help local students attend further and higher education and support local community groups working with young people. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/young-people-and-women-to-fill-1700-national-express-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/young-people-and-women-to-fill-1700-national-express-jobs/ New groundbreaking employment partnership signed. Fri, 18 May 2012 18:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-reduce-advanced-fares-to-london-for-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-reduce-advanced-fares-to-london-for-2012/ National Express has reduced its advanced coach fares between London and ten major cities across Britain to encourage more people to visit London this summer. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-director-resigns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-director-resigns/ The directors of National Express Group announce that Miranda Curtis will be standing down from the Board at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 10 May 2012 and will not therefore be putting herself forward for re-election as a non-executive director of the Company. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mdonthemove-national-express-md-undertakes-unique-twitter-tour-of-britain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mdonthemove-national-express-md-undertakes-unique-twitter-tour-of-britain/ National Express’ Managing Director, Andrew Cleaves will embark on his second week long coach tour of Britain from Monday to experience the company’s customer service first hand.  He will meet customers and staff and will be on Twitter, tweeting his experiences as he goes. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britains-cross-country-coach-network-steps-up-a-gear/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britains-cross-country-coach-network-steps-up-a-gear/ National Express have announced the biggest shake up to Britain’s cross country coach network in 25 years – creating 230 new journeys, faster travel times and stronger transport links to key tourism regions such as Blackpool, West Wales and the South West. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-uk-punctuality-record-for-c2c/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-uk-punctuality-record-for-c2c/ National Express train operator c2c has once again set a new UK punctuality record for a franchised train operator according to official rail industry figures released. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/c2cs-peter-completes-half-a-century-on-the-rails/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/c2cs-peter-completes-half-a-century-on-the-rails/ c2c’s Peter Garnett – a familiar figure at Benfleet station - is retiring after 50 years of working in the rail industry. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/partnership-delivers-station-travel-plan-for-north-walsham/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/partnership-delivers-station-travel-plan-for-north-walsham/ A partnership between train operator Greater Anglia, Norfolk County Council, North Norfolk District Council and the Bittern Line Community Rail Partnership (CRP) to deliver a Station Travel Plan for North Walsham station was set to make further progress on Friday, 24 February with the unveiling by Councillor John Lee, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Environment at North Norfolk District Council of a new cycle shelter and improved information boards. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-sponsorship-of-londons-air-ambulance-takes-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-sponsorship-of-londons-air-ambulance-takes-off/ National Express Group, a leading bus, coach and rail transport provider, is delighted to have launched a £25,000 annual sponsorship of London’s Air Ambulance. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-2.2m-marks-tey-station-officially-opened/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-2.2m-marks-tey-station-officially-opened/ Councillor Penny Channer, Deputy Cabinet Member for Highways & Transportation, Essex County Council has officially opened the new and upgraded Marks Tey station. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-invests-in-more-ticket-machines-at-norwich/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-express-invests-in-more-ticket-machines-at-norwich/ National Express East Anglia (NXEA) has invested £45k in installing three more new ticket collection machines at Norwich station, increasing to four the number of available machines from which customers can collect pre-paid, advance booked tickets. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-express-tickets-direct-to-your-mobile-or-smartphone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-express-tickets-direct-to-your-mobile-or-smartphone/ Stansted Express, the fastest way between Central London and Stansted Airport has launched a new and convenient ticketing option via its website offering customers the opportunity to purchase tickets which can be sent direct to their mobile telephone or smartphone via a text message. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:18 +0000