More details about the LNER wagon found buried in Belgium

New information has come to light following the unexpected discovery of a former LNER storage wagon in Belgium, 500 miles from the train operator’s UK headquarters.

A 1930s LNER wagon has been dug up in Belgium

It’s more than 400 miles from LNER’s current home in York, but an LNER train has been unearthed by archaeologists in Antwerp in Belgium.

Recycling boost for LNER’s train cleaners

Train company, LNER has revealed that it’s now sorting up to 100 kilograms of waste a day – as it maintains its position of sending zero waste to landfill.

King’s Cross rail tunnels get improved phone coverage

The tunnels just outside King's Cross station are a noted blackspot for mobile phone coverage for people arriving or leaving the station - but that should change soon.

LNER train drivers call off threatened five-days of rail strikes

Train drivers at LNER who were due to walk out for a week of strikes in early February will no longer do so after the ASLEF union cancelled the strike action.

LNER train drivers to strike for five days in February

There will be a working week of strikes affecting LNER services next month, as the ASLEF union announced a strike by train drivers.

LNER offers new simpler tickets with semi-flexible train times

The train company, LNER is introducing a new semi-flexible train ticket that means you can catch a slightly later train if you miss the connection.

King’s Cross station closed over the next two weekends

Network Rail is warning that there won't be any trains in or out of London King's Cross station on 6th-7th and 13th-14th January 2024, because of signalling upgrade works.

Hardly any trains out of King’s Cross station on Sunday 3rd December

A warning to travellers that there will be very few trains at King's Cross station on Sunday 3rd December because the railway north of London will be closed.

LNER increases Sunday train services to cope with increased demand

LNER says that it is meeting an increase in demand from leisure travellers by adding more services and thousands more seats on trains between Yorkshire and London on Sundays

Get ready to ride the festive rails: LNER releases Christmas tickets for advance booking

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has released hundreds of thousands of tickets for the Christmas and New Year train travel from today.

LNER testing direct London to Cleethorpes train services

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has taken a step forward to see whether it could operate direct services between Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire and London King’s Cross in the future.

LNER introduces Azuma Train in a celebration of Pride

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has shown off a newly named and full-liveried Azuma train as Pride celebrations get underway across the UK this summer.

LNER names its first Azuma train celebrating its centenary

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has launched the first named and liveried train as part of the Azuma fleet on the East Coast route, connecting London with Yorkshire, the North East of England and Scotland.

LNER launches the Carolean Express train service

Next Saturday will see London North Eastern Railway (LNER) launching a newly named service to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

There’s a large model railway at King’s Cross station

A new family lounge has opened at King's Cross station, and it has a large model railway in the middle to delight visitors.

Cheap train tickets sale on LNER services

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) are offering 200,000 train tickets with prices from £5 each way for journeys taken between 6 September and 15 October 2021.

LNER scraps peak-hour ticket restrictions on Fridays

The train operator, LNER has scrapped the restrictions on some off-peak tickets allowing them to be used during the rush hours as well.

No trains at Kings Cross during the first weekend of Sept

A heads up to people planning a trip, as King's Cross station will be closed on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2020.

Cheap train tickets on LNER during August

The train company, LNER is offering discounted mid-week travel across its network, from London to Scotland.

Your chance to name a train, or a HS2 tunnel boring machine

You wait for ages to name something then two opportunities come along at once - a train and a TBM.

Intercity 125 train restored to original British Rail livery

One of the last InterCity 125 High Speed Trains to run on the East Coast is being restored to its original British Rail colours ahead of a special set of commemorative trips.