We’re operating two direct @lner.co.uk services between Newcastle and Bedford to make journeys to/from London easier during the upcoming engineering work closure on Sunday 30 August. They will connect at Bedford with Thameslink services.
Stuart Thomas
@stuartthomas.bsky.social
Communications Director, LNER Former BBC Head of Midlands, Editor of ITV London Tonight, Editor of LBC. (Posts prior to 13/11/2024 are an archive of X posts)
Fancy a cab ride in an @lner.co.uk classic Class 91 from London to Newcastle - all while raising money for the Rail Benefit Fund? Check out the auction now - it ends next Friday! go.eventgroovefundraising.com/auction2026/...
Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ triumph from @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social - honoured to attend the press night of ‘The Market Deeping Model Railway Club’. Based around the destruction of the club’s 2019 exhibition, this play is brilliant - yes there are trains, but it is really about the people. Runs until 25 July.
🎙️Routes from @lner.co.uk is back! Season 3 of the hit podcast kicks off with the one and only @chesneyhawkes.bsky.social in a new look studio that gives off some serious First Class Lounge vibes. Listen on LNER by scanning the QR code at your seat or find it here: www.lner.co.uk/destinations...
Happy retirement to Mike, who is retiring today from his role at Newark Northgate station, after joining our railway in 2005. Mike, aged 82, has helped many of our customers over the years, most recently as part of the team who provides our passenger assistance service. Thank you, Mike! @lner.co.uk
We have implemented a reduced @LNER.co.uk train service today and tomorrow - all Lincoln-London and 50% of Leeds-London services will not run. There are also some amendments to our Hull and Middlesbrough services. We advise do not travel today. Tickets dated today will be accepted until 30 June.
Proud to announce that we are introducing #AskForAngela across our trains and stations - making @LNER.co.uk the first UK train operator to do so. This is about something simple but vital: giving anyone who feels unsafe a discreet way to ask for help and know they’ll be supported.
Here’s something you don’t see every day - an @lner.co.uk Azuma in Bedford. It was on test last night - as we look for new ways to keep people moving when the East Coast route’s shut for engineering work. It could mean a lot more flexibility. Full details👉🏻 news.lner.co.uk/news/lner-az...
Great meeting teams from various local Community Rail Partnerships today. @communityrail.bsky.social do a fantastic job promoting rail & today they’re at York station - along with the @lner.co.uk community team - as part of Community Rail Week. Do have a chat with them if you’re passing through!
The iconic Flying Scotsman service is back in its original 1000 departure slot today from Edinburgh to London 🚄 The service is now back running both ways, with the Scotland-bound train leaving London at 1030. Classic timings. Legendary journeys. And @lner.co.uk’s famous customer service.
The ‘Flying Scotsman’ is back! This morning, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers will mark the return of the iconic ‘Flying Scotsman’ name on the express @lner.co.uk services 10.00 from Edinburgh Waverley and 10.30 from London King’s Cross - scheduled to take just 4h09min capital-to-capital.
High speed trains spin wind turbines to generate power in first UK trial @lner.co.uk www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
High speed trains spin wind turbines to generate power in first UK trial
Generating electricity from passing trains could help make rail travel 'even greener choice'
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The iconic Flying Scotsman train service is coming back to London @lner.co.uk www.timeout.com/london/news/...
The iconic Flying Scotsman train service is coming back to London
Expect haggis, neeps and tatties to celebrate.
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Sign up for the Railway Lottery - a great new way to support the important work of the Railway Benefit Fund! Plus you can win one of the weekly prizes! Sign up link below 👇
Inside the fancy first class lounge at one of the UK’s best train stations – with private booths and free food & drink www.thesun.co.uk/travel/38675... @lner.co.uk
Inside the fancy first class lounge at top UK train station with private booths
THE LNER first class lounge at London King’s Cross Station will reopen tomorrow after a plush makeover. It’s the perfect place to relax with plenty of seating, private booths and compli…
thesun.co.uk
Have you seen our “Hollywood walk of fame” stars celebrating notable railway women at London King’s Cross and York stations? You can read more about the women featured on our @lner.co.uk website (link below) #IWD26
Woman disguised herself as a man to get a job on the railway www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...
Woman disguised herself as a man to get a job on the railway
If parents asked their children to draw a train driver, three quarters of UK children would draw a man
mylondon.news
A special day out with @lner.co.uk and Network Rail East Coast for inspirational teenager Jack from Gateshead who’s raised over £220,000 for @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social Teen fundraising hero Jack treated to unforgettable surprise day on the railway - link to full story below
Great to don the PPE today and get a behind the scenes tour of the new Darlington station gateway entrance and new platforms 5 & 6. It’s going to be really impressive - and will improve punctuality by reducing the need for southbound services to cross over.
Good to see more people choosing the train in 2025! 👇 From the ORR’s latest statistics on passenger rail usage
What’s your favourite Scottish 🏰? Hear @samheughan63.bsky.social top 3 - and all about his travels and love of 🏴 scenery - on the new episode of Routes from @lner.co.uk Find it wherever you get your podcasts - or scan the QR code on an LNER train.
Thank you to everyone who has joined with us to mark #BrewMonday today, supporting the amazing work of the volunteers at @samaritans.bsky.social!
Monday 19 January - buy a hot drink on board an @lner.co.uk train and the proceeds go to the @samaritans.bsky.social It’s for #BrewMonday - a cuppa, a catch-up, a “how are you, really?”, it might feel small, but it can make a world of difference. Travelling with us? We’ll get the kettle on
🛋️ More seating 💼 Dedicated work zones 🌿 More greenery ☕️ New refreshment area Today @lner.co.uk unveils exciting plans for the First Class lounge at King’s Cross. 🛠️ Check the link for more pictures - plus details of when it’ll be closed while the work is carried out👇🏻 www.lner.co.uk/news/new-yea...
It's Poetry in Loco-Motion. As 2025 ends, @lner.co.uk celebrates the pivotal role we've played in @railway200.bsky.social with "We Will Carry You" - a powerful poem by Darlington’s Lizzie Lovejoy. Commissioned by @lner.co.uk with S&DR200 , it honours journeys past, present and future.
Incredibly proud of my colleague Carter Goodby who has been named in the New Year Honours list. Carter is an incredible champion for diversity and inclusion in rail. Full story: www.yorkmix.com/new-year-hon... @lner.co.uk
How top chef James Martin caused chaos in Holly Willoughby's household - with a very unexpected delivery🦞😱 James tells the full story on the special Christmas edition of Routes from @lner.co.uk 🎧 👉🏻 pod.link/1777089816
