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Railway engineering works between Princes Risborough and Aylesbury in 2023, Update - Monday 30th October 2023, The line between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough has reopened. Thank you for your patience while the below referenced work was carried out. Please click here to watch a video * showing some of the work in progress and to read more about the work carried out during the closure. * External link. Network Rail and HS2 are carrying out…
Exciting changes are coming to Bicester North station this year with a £3.8 million investment. We’re revitalising key facilities at the station with upgrades to the car parks, toilets and ticket office., What changes are happening?, We are investing £3.8 million this year to improve Bicester North station. Structural improvements are needed to the main station car park, so we will be removing the upper deck and then remodelling the lower deck.…
Line closures with rail replacement buses on Sunday 16 February, What work is happening and why?, The engineering work on 16 February will involve track replacement and drainage upgrades to help keep the railway and journeys safe and reliable for passengers and freight services. Additionally, the timing of this work is scheduled outside of busy travel periods to minimise disruption and avoid dates where sporting events are planned. Due to the…
What is Community Rail?, Community rail is a movement that brings together local people, organisations and train operating companies like us to enhance the railway for the benefit of local communities. Along the Chiltern Railways network, our Community Rail Partnerships, station adoption groups and more work to make stations more welcoming and accessible, promote sustainable travel, and preserve the unique heritage of our route while looking to…
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.…
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.…
Tickets are valid ONLY on the date and train service(s) shown on the ticket(s). Tickets are sold as single tickets. Tickets must be purchased by 18:00 the day before the date of travel. Tickets can be purchased online or at a station ticket office. Standard Railcard discounts apply for those who can produce a Railcard upon request. Where applicable, you must travel in the Class and reserved seat(s) shown on the ticket(s). If the…
18 Jul 2017 14:22, On Friday June 23, the Bicester to Oxford Collaboration was named winner of the prestigious Cross Industry Partnership Award for the delivery of the Chiltern Railways’ Oxford to London service and the first phase of the East West Rail programme at the Rail Industry Innovation Awards 2017. Rob Mole, East West Rail project manager at Network Rail, speaking on behalf of the collaboration, said: “The Oxford to London project and…
Recent heavy rainfall has led to a landslip affecting the Chiltern main line near Bicester North station. Network Rail are undertaking urgent repairs on Sunday 14 and Monday 15 January. A reduced service is able to run between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone stations, however t rains will start/terminate at either Bicester North or Haddenham & Thame Parkway depending on direction of travel, with a limited replacement bus…
HybridFLEX train Chiltern Railways and partners invest in green HybridFLEX train, delivering emission-free battery operation, reducing CO2 (¯25%), nitrous oxide (¯70%) and particulates (¯90%) Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris MP is supporting the launch event at Marylebone station, before key stakeholders travel on board HybridFLEX, Britain’s first hybrid battery-diesel train Chiltern – the operator of train services between Birmingham,…,…
Product Info, What is the Great British Rail Sale?, The train companies, working together in partnership, are offering up to 50% off selected Advance tickets on over 1 million journeys from participating retailers., Which train companies will be taking part in the Great British Rail Sale?, The following train companies will be taking part in the Great British Rail Sale: Chiltern Railways, Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West…
2025 Upcoming Engineering Works & other events, For a summary of changes, please see our Changes to Train Times page ., Customer advice and other things to note, Bikes, with the exception of fully folded folding bikes, are not permitted on any rail replacement bus services.
No. Your Smartcard is reusable. When your season ticket expires, you can log in to your online account to purchase a new one. Your expired ticket will be removed from your card next time you touch the gate reader.
The 16-17 Saver will be valid on services provided by all English and Welsh train operating companies, including cross-border journeys into Scotland. The card will not be valid on ScotRail or Caledonian Sleeper services at the time of launch.
Please check our Passenger’s Charter . If you cannot find your complaint answered, write to us stating the details of your case. We will review claims on a case by case basis. If you have paid for an additional service that you did not receive, then you will normally be entitled to a full refund of the additional charge and you should contact the Customer Services team. Where you did not pay anything for the service, you will not normally be…
Smartcards are more secure, durable and flexible than their paper equivalents. , Secure., If your Smartcard is lost or stolen, you can block it so that no one else can use it. You can do this yourself through your online account or by calling us on 03456 005 165. , Durable., You will no longer have to queue up to change their tickets when they fade or when the magnetic stripe wears out. , Flexible., You can purchase tickets online or…
The railway between Aylesbury and Amersham has reopened after Network Rail has completed urgent repairs to the tracks, following a landslip in the Stoke Mandeville area. We thank all affected customers for their patience and understanding while the repair works were carried out and apologise for the inconvenience caused to your journeys since the route was closed. Please ensure your journey check before you travel. For more information on the…,…
Important additional information for Solihull Moors fans regarding the Non-League Finals day (Trophy Final)- Saturday 11 May 2024., Industrial action by ASLEF (the train drivers' union) is affecting all train operators on this date. A significantly reduced timetable will operate for Chiltern Railways services between Birmingham Moor Street, Solihull and London Marylebone., Due to the Industrial action, Chiltern Railways will not be stopping at…
As with other years, Chiltern Railways will be running a festive timetable between 23 December and the 02 January., Please note, during the festive period there will be no rail ticket restrictions. This means that Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak will be valid all day. However, if you have an Advance ticket, these restrictions will remain in place for the ticket you have purchased. We have also removed parking restrictions, with cheaper off-peak…
Experience The Swan and Royal Shakespeare Theatre, The RSC is based, in Shakespeare's home town of Stratford-upon-Avon where they perform year round in the Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres. Travel there with, Chiltern Railways, on one of our great value, Advance Fares, from just, £6.40 one-way., Book an Advance Fare, , Why book with Chiltern Railways?, Right on time No booking fee On board wifi We are consistently voted one of the most…