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Leaf Fall Overgrown disused track near Princes Risborough in Autumn. Photo credit @yo_nelson instagram, Click here, to find out more about how leaf fall may affect your journey. , What’s wrong with leaves on the line?, Throughout Autumn wet leaves fall on the rails and are then crushed to a slippery pulp. This can cause our trains to slide when accelerating and braking, and potentially interfere with the safe working of track circuits.…
Couple who met onboard a Chiltern Railways service say ‘I do’ A couple who met on a Chiltern Railways service from Birmingham to London have enjoyed a weekend stay in Stratford-upon-Avon after their bridesmaid, Juliette Hibbert, contacted the company to tell the story of how they met. Chris Payne and Steph Appleton met in 2015 when they caught the same train from Moor Street to Marylebone. After exchanging several glances, the pair eventually…
Chiltern Railways issues travel advice for customers travelling on Sunday 23 May Chiltern Railways are advising customers travelling on Sunday 23 May that the lines between London Marylebone and Amersham and London Marylebone and West Ruislip are closed all day due to engineering work. As a result, no Chiltern Railways trains will operate in or out of Marylebone and all journeys will be affected. A heavily amended timetable will be in operation…
Two Chiltern Railways trains stationed in rail sidings with sun rising behind. Chiltern Railways, part of the Arriva Group, has been awarded a new contract that includes commitments to continue working towards decarbonising and modernising its fleet and customer experience. The new contract starts on Friday 31 December and runs until the end of 2027, with a guaranteed core term of 3.25 years (the remainder is subject to the discretion of the…
Chiltern Railways reveals the region's busiest train services as new tech launches to alert rail passengers before they leave home New data published today by Chiltern Railways reveals the busiest train services since the lockdown was eased. The data comes as train operators launch new technology that will mean rail passengers along the Chiltern route can be alerted to busy trains and stations before they leave home, helping them stagger their…
Marylebone station is closed Sunday June 10 for the entire day and no Chiltern Railways trains will depart from/arrive into London Marylebone. This is due to necessary planned engineering work. Some Chiltern Railways trains will divert via London Paddington station. However, customers may need to change enroute to reach their destination. An amended timetable will operate, please download the correct timetable here. Please check your journey…,…
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Travel Advisory for Chiltern customers travelling on Sunday 12 September Chiltern Railways are advising customers travelling on Sunday 12 September that due to planned engineering works, a heavily-amended timetable will be in operation. Customers are advised to check their journey before travelling and allow extra time. Marylebone station is closed until 10:30 and services prior to this time will terminate and originate at West Ruislip and…
Advice for Chiltern customers travelling during May Bank Holiday weekend Chiltern Railways customers are being asked to plan ahead and warned that services will be much busier than normal across the Early May Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 1 May – Monday 3 May). Major improvement work will be carried out on the West Coast Main Line route between Birmingham New Street and London Euston, with Chiltern Railways being the only direct route for…
Travel Advisory for Chiltern Railways customers travelling on Sunday 10th January Chiltern Railways are advising customers travelling on Sunday 10th January that due to engineering work there will be no trains in or out of London Marylebone station. Passengers who need to travel to or from London Marylebone should change at West Ruislip or Amersham and continue their journey on London Underground. Journey times will take longer than usual and…
Travel Advisory for Chiltern Railways customers travelling on 15th and 16th August Chiltern Railways are advising customers travelling on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August that due to engineering work, the line will be closed between High Wycombe and Aylesbury, Bicester Village and Bicester North. As a result, there will be no through trains between Marylebone and Bicester Village/Oxford, nor between Marylebone and Birmingham - journey times…
Get there with Chiltern, Oxford Oxford train station is just half a mile from Oxford city centre. Getting to and from the station is easy, with short-stay car parking as well as bicycle parking. Plenty of taxis and buses go to and from this station too. Whether you’re visiting the world-famous university or taking a trip to the Cotswolds, Oxford and the surrounding area is full of rich culture and history. Ticket office is open 05:45-20:00 on…
Get there with Chiltern, Banbury Banbury station is just 5 minutes from the River Cherwell. The station is east to the city centre and has great connections to London and the Midlands. There is a lift for step-free access and plenty of amenities in and around the station. There are 795 parking spaces, and if you prefer to cycle, there are storage spaces for 63 bikes too. Ticket office is open 05:45-20:15 on weekdays, 06:35-19:15 on Saturday and…
Rail passengers travelling between the Midlands and London are being advised that train services are expected to be extremely busy over the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend due to essential engineering works. Chiltern Railways and Network Rail are advising people to travel either side of the bank holiday weekend (Thursday 14 April and Tuesday 19 April) before and after the essential upgrades. Customers are warned that all services are…
A Standard Class, return ticket for two people travelling together,, with, discount applied to second ticket when purchased with a full priced fare., , Both customers must travel together at all times., This ticket must be purchased no later than 23:59 the day before travel. , Valid for a single or day return journey to London., Chiltern Duo Return tickets are valid for outward travel on the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the…
Travel Advice for Chiltern customers travelling over the August Bank Holiday Weekend Chiltern Railways are advising customers travelling over the Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 28th - Monday 30th August) that due to engineering works in the Bicester Village area, no through trains will operate between London Marylebone, Bicester Village and stations to Oxford. Customers are advised that two trains per hour will run between Marylebone and…
London is renowned for its performing arts venues which span across the capital, primarily focused in the West End where several big names tread the boards night after night to crowds of avid theatregoers. However, you don’t necessarily have to travel into London to enjoy some fantastic productions. There are, numerous theatres along the Chiltern route:, Buckinghamshire , Aylesbury Waterside Theatre , Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is a 1,200…
Chiltern Railways announces new timetable from Monday 18 May Chiltern Railways will be making amendments to their timetable from Monday 18th May to prepare for an eventual increase in passengers travelling by train. The train operator is currently running a reduced timetable reflecting Government advice that people should stay at home unless their journey is essential. The new timetable will see an increase in services from London Marylebone…
Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry are helping the region’s economy recover from Covid-19 by pledging £300,000 to the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Fund set up by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to boost jobs and skills at smaller businesses. The train companies are part of the Arriva group, one of the leading providers of passenger transport in Europe, are the first train operators to join the scheme. The WMCA set up the…
Serving six stations, the new route will transform economic and social connections in the area by linking Oxford and Milton Keynes with reliable and efficient rail services for the first time in nearly 60 years. The services will also support vibrant new and expanded communities, including new commercial and residential developments along the full East West Rail route. Trains will stop at Oxford, Oxford Parkway, Bicester Village, Winslow,…,…