The Latest Breaking News from LNER

Why you should ignore the train ticket price rise this weekend

The Man Who Pays His Way: Shhh – fares reform is taking place under the rail radar

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Queen Elizabeth's final stamps features Edinburgh's Mons Meg marking anniversary of Flying Scotsman

A brand new collector's edition of stamps, with the silhouette of the late Queen Elizabeth will be released by Royal Mail next month, in a tribute to the monarch.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 28, 2023

Newcastle United supporters brand dry train 'total joke' as LNER make Carabao Cup decision

The Football Supporters association has accused LNER of targeting Newcastle fans

Chronicle Live · Feb 22, 2023

Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah reacts after LNER confirms no additional trains available for NUFC fans travelling to Wembley

Newcastle MP, Chi Onwurah said "a public transport service could respond flexibly to peaks in demand"

Chronicle Live · Feb 16, 2023

More rail strikes on the way next month as row over pay and conditions goes on

Network Rail accuses RMT of 'choosing politics over people' as dates announced for action at 14 train companies

Insider UK · Feb 16, 2023

Could rail unions strike when Newcastle United play at Wembley in the Carabao Cup Final?

With thousands of Newcastle United fans set to travel down to Wembley next week for the Carabao Cup Final against Manchester United, an impending rail strike could cause huge disruption

Chronicle Live · Feb 13, 2023

LNER asked to 'take action' to ensure Newcastle United fans get to Wembley

Newcastle United fans reported that it was "impossible" to book tickets to travel to London for the Carabao Cup Final

Chronicle Live · Feb 11, 2023

Britain’s railways ‘not fit for purpose’ and ‘financially unsustainable’, transport secretary warns

Mark Harper outlines ‘fundamental reform’ for trains including setting up Great British Railways and simplifying fares

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Price of train tickets to fluctuate based on demand under new trial scheme

The new scheme will work under a demand and supply system, which will see train fares fluctuate depending on how many seats have been filled on London North Eastern Railway services

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Contactless payments for rail users in South East to be extended

Transport Secretary Mark Harper will also confirm plans to expand single leg pricing across the entire LNER network

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023