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Latest News

LNER Helps Put The Train In ‘How To Train Your Dragon’

LNER Helps Put The Train In ‘How To Train Your Dragon’

04/09/2026

LNER welcomed acclaimed No.1 best-selling children’s author Cressida Cowell to Edinburgh Waverley to unveil its new ‘Raising Readers Book Nook’ in the Station’s Family Lounge.

Victoria Pendleton reflects on life beyond elite sport and the adventures she's finally free to take on Routes with Jenni Falconer

Victoria Pendleton reflects on life beyond elite sport and the adventures she's finally free to take on Routes with Jenni Falconer

01/09/2026

Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton joins Jenni Falconer for the latest episode of Routes, the podcast from LNER, where she reflects on the journeys that have shaped her life

Fur The Love Of It: LNER Launches Pet Champions As It Celebrates National Dog Day

Fur The Love Of It: LNER Launches Pet Champions As It Celebrates National Dog Day

26/08/2026

LNER is offering additional ‘suppawt’ for customers travelling with four-legged friends following the appointment of 'Pet Champions'. The station colleagues will be the go-to staff members for support.

LNER Goes The Extra Mile With More Trains For Great North Run

LNER Goes The Extra Mile With More Trains For Great North Run

26/08/2026

LNER is preparing to welcome thousands of customers onboard its services for next month's Great North Run with the announcement of extra train services.

LNER Engineer Hangs Up His Spanner After 47 Years of Keeping Customers Moving

LNER Engineer Hangs Up His Spanner After 47 Years of Keeping Customers Moving

21/08/2026

An LNER engineer who has dedicated 47 years to keeping rail customers moving has packed away his tools for the last time ahead of retirement.

Alfie Watts reveals why travel should feel possible for everyone on Routes with Jenni Falconer

Alfie Watts reveals why travel should feel possible for everyone on Routes with Jenni Falconer

18/08/2026

Travel creator and Race Across the World winner Alfie Watts joins Jenni Falconer for the latest episode of Routes, the podcast from LNER, where he reflects on the journeys that have transformed his life.

Update from LNER and Network Rail East Coast regarding disruption on Sunday 16 August 2026

Update from LNER and Network Rail East Coast regarding disruption on Sunday 16 August 2026

17/08/2026

LNER and Network Rail East Coast would like to apologise to customers for the significant disruption experienced yesterday. This was caused by a broken overhead line between Hitchin and Stevenage, near Biggleswade.

Direct LNER Bedford Services Help Keep Customers Moving During Digital Signalling Upgrade

Direct LNER Bedford Services Help Keep Customers Moving During Digital Signalling Upgrade

12/08/2026

LNER is sharing further details on how customers can keep connected with the English capital while engineering work to install next generation digital signalling equipment takes place on the East Coast Main Line on 30 August 2026.