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Latest News

Christmas In July - More Than 1.3 Million LNER Tickets Go On Sale

Christmas In July - More Than 1.3 Million LNER Tickets Go On Sale

16/07/2026

LNER is welcoming the start of Christmas earlier than ever before as tickets go on sale for the festive season.

LNER Recognised with Prestigious Gold Award for Supporting Armed Forces Personnel

LNER Recognised with Prestigious Gold Award for Supporting Armed Forces Personnel

15/07/2026

LNER has been granted Gold Award status in the 2026 Defence Employee Recognition Scheme for its continued support of armed forces personnel and their families.

Young Bradford artist's winning design takes pride of place on LNER train

Young Bradford artist's winning design takes pride of place on LNER train

14/07/2026

A young artist from Bradford has seen their winning train seat design brought to life onboard an LNER train after winning a competition celebrating Bradford's year as the UK City of Culture.

Sara Pascoe Launches Free Reading Activities For Kids Across UK Train Network This Summer

Sara Pascoe Launches Free Reading Activities For Kids Across UK Train Network This Summer

09/07/2026

Sara Pascoe has helped LNER launch a new campaign encouraging families to turn their train journeys into reading time this summer.

Families can save money on trips to London, Edinburgh and dozens of destinations in the North of England with new ticket

Families can save money on trips to London, Edinburgh and dozens of destinations in the North of England with new ticket

07/07/2026

Families who travel by train for a fun day out this summer will be able to save money with a new ticket.

Chesney Hawkes retraces the journeys that shaped his life on Routes with Jenni Falconer

Chesney Hawkes retraces the journeys that shaped his life on Routes with Jenni Falconer

07/07/2026

Singer-songwriter Chesney Hawkes joins Jenni Falconer for the first episode of the new series of Routes, the podcast from LNER.

Working together to deliver faster, more reliable rail journeys

Working together to deliver faster, more reliable rail journeys

06/07/2026

Customers are expected to benefit from improved punctuality and even more reliable journeys. New platforms, enhanced signalling, and technology designed to spot potential overhead line issues are some of 60 plus initiatives set out to boost performance.

Familiar face at Newark Northgate station prepares for his next chapter

Familiar face at Newark Northgate station prepares for his next chapter

02/07/2026

For many LNER customers who travel through Newark Northgate station, 82-year-old Station Support Assistant Mike Boland will be a very familiar face.