School trips by train instead of coach could benefit budgets
To save money on school trips, train operator Northern has suggested that schools should “Give up the coach and try us instead”.
Tag: Newcastle
Newcastle University exhibition features Tyne and Wear Metro’s place in transforming Tyneside
A new exhibition at Newcastle University’s Farrell Centre features the place of the Tyne and Wear Metro in a radical urban transformation of Tynesid…
Great British Bake Off favourite to tempt travellers at Newcastle with tasty surprises
Food fans will flock to Newcastle Central station in October when culinary expert Prue Leith hosts a Taste Station for London North Eastern Railway.
Multi-million pound track improvement works start in Scotland
Network Rail has reminded East Coast Main Line passengers that the first of three weekends of essential upgrade works is beginning this Saturday, 14 S…
Additional trains to operate for Great North Run
Operator LNER has scheduled five extra trains for Sunday, 8 September, in order to help runners and supporters reach the Great North Run.
Train services will be disrupted on Rugby League’s Magic Weekend
On 17/18 August, Huddersfield station will be closed, which will affect fans travelling to Leeds for Rugby League’s Magic Weekend.
First train completes journey on new Northumberland railway line
Northern says it has completed the first test run along the full length of the new Northumberland Line, with preparations continuing ahead of the open…
Nine-day closure for part of Tyne & Wear Metro
There will be no services for nine days on the Tyne and Wear Metro in the Manors area of Newcastle whilst repairs are made to bridges and tunnels.
£5.2m upgrade of Tyneside’s double deck railway bridge is complete
Tyneside's High Level Bridge reopens fully after £5.2m repairs
Edinburgh Fringe Festival: Extra trains set to run to deal with passenger demand
Attendees at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in August can expect up to three extra daily services from TransPennine Express (TPE)
