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RailFares
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- Tube & Rail · London
Train firm bosses earned £3.5m as dividends hit £400m
Chief executives of three major train supply firms received a combined £3.5 million in salaries last year, as their companies distributed nearly £400 million to shareholders in dividends. Rail unions have criticised these payments.
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Tube & Rail · LondonLondoners can find cheaper trips from Euston with LNR
Londoners seeking more affordable travel from Euston to destinations like Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Birmingham may be overlooking London Northwestern Railway (LNR). The operator provides an alternative to faster intercity services, with advance single fares starting at £5.50.
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World16-17 Saver railcard extended to 12 months from August 2026
From 17 August 2026, the 16-17 Saver railcard will be valid for 12 months from purchase, regardless of the holder’s birthday. The Department for Transport estimates the change will save affected young people an average of £175 each.
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