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In 2020 we launched our utilities group which meets each month to collate and analyse our utilities data and explore ways to reduce our usage. The group has increased the visibility of utilities data across the business, encouraging local teams to measure their usage rates against each other and has also implemented larger projects such as the roll out of energy efficient hand dryers across all stations and offices. In 2019 we installed LED…
Visit Ashmolean Museum and discover a Chiltern gem, The Ashmolean Museum, has an, eclectic mix of treasures from around the world, , housed in an, amazing architect re-designed interior, This museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683 was the world's first university museum. Travel there with, Chiltern, on one of our great value, Advance Fares, from just, £5.40 one-way., , Warwick Castle, qualifies for, 2FOR1 entry, . Travel by rail…
Discover a breathtaking view of the Chiltern's from the top of Coombe Hill, Stretch those legs, and take the scenic walk from, Wendover station, to the top of, Coombe hill where you can see panoramic views of the Chilterns , Look out for for the, Prime Minster's country residence Chequers, ,, Halton House, and Aylesbury Go for a drink in the, Russell Arms in Butlers Cross., Travel there with Chiltern Railways with journey's from, just 42…
Birmingham Library, is, great place visit, just for the, amazing building alone, The library has an, enormous collection of resources and books, on every topic The library also, hosts events and exhibitions, , With amazing views , of the city,, a cafe, and, a roof garden, and fantastic facilities, the new Birmingham Library is a must see on a visit to the city.. Travel there with Chiltern on one of our great value, Advance Fares, from…
Mind logo It’s Mental Health Awareness Week from 14-20 May and we’ve partnered with Mind to give you 5 ways to health and wellbeing while you travel. , 1. CONNECT, Take the time to call or text someone whom you have recently lost touch with. , 2. LOOK UP, There’s a big, wide world out there. Try putting down your phone and enjoying the scenery instead. Have you seen the lambs along our route? What about the spring flowers? Alternatively, do…
Marylebone Station Chiltern Railways customers are encouraged to check train times ahead of the launch of the new timetable which comes into effect this Sunday 20 May 2018. The updated timetable covers services on its route between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street, Oxford and Aylesbury stations and is designed to optimise capacity across the network. The timetable is available on the Chiltern Railways website and in industry systems…,…
Visit The Radcliffe Camera and discover a Chiltern gem, The Radcliffe Camera, - The Radcliffe Camera a large circular building with a lofty dome, was built between 1737 – 1749 with money bequeathed by John Radcliffe (1650-1714), the famous physician. Originally designed to house a library endowed by Radcliffe, today the building forms part of the Bodleian Libraries. Tours of the library are available on Sundays – please visit the Bodleian Library…
There is a sporting event at Wembley Stadium - Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion (20.00 KO). An amended timetable will operate during the late afternoon and evening. In particular, the following changes will be made to late afternoon/evening peak services to allow us to provide extra capacity to Wembley as efficiently as possible, whilst ensuring minimal disruption to our regular passengers:, Marylebone - High Wycombe - Oxford -…
There is a sporting event at Wembley Stadium - Tottenham Hotspur vs Watford (20.00 KO). An amended timetable will operate during the afternoon and evening. Additionally, please note the following planned changes to evening peak services: 16.42 Marylebone - Aylesbury Vale Parkway will be formed of 2 carriages instead of 3. 17.11 Marylebone - Aylesbury will be formed of 4 carriages instead of 5. 17.30 Marylebone - Aylesbury Vale Parkway will be…
Chiltern Railways makes amendments to timetable following key worker feedback Chiltern Railways will be making some minor amendments to their timetable from Monday 13th April following feedback from key workers. The train operator is currently running a reduced timetable reflecting Government advice that people should stay at home unless their journey is essential. These changes include two additional trains in Oxfordshire, the 0600 Banbury –…
Visit the world's biggest collection of British cars., The British Motor Museum in Warwickshire, England, holds the World's largest collection of historic British cars. There are over 300 classic cars on display from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and the Jaguar Heritage Trust. Learn about the people behind the cars, the places they were built and hear the stories from our guides. Travel there with Chiltern Railways from just,…
Chick weather sunglasses telling you to stay cool We care about getting you to your destination safely and on time. Now that warmer weather has arrived, here are a few tips for staying comfortable onboard., Advice for customers:, Please carry water with you - stay hydrated at all times. Help make space for everyone onboard, use the overhead racks to stow bags. Don’t board a train if you feel unwell. If you become ill onboard, it is more…
Chiltern Railways welcomes all passengers on board and expects everyone to have a valid ticket for their journey., We would like to thank you for your continued assistance across the Chiltern route to ensure that you are travelling with a valid ticket for your entire journey. Your ticket may be checked before, during, and at the end of your journey, we thank you for your cooperation whilst these ticket checks are carried out. As a result of…
Chiltern Railways has been operating a much-reduced service, commensurate with the Government strategy to control the spread of Covid-19. However, in line with the National plan for transport Chiltern Railways will be increasing our operations again from 18th May 2020. With a reduction in our activity there will have been a reduction in the amount of rail noise generated. Depending on your circumstance, particularly if you are spending more time…
Chiltern Railways invites customers to join, new Accessibility Group., The group gives local people who have lived experience of disability the chance to create a more accessible rail network and have a say in how policy is shaped. The new Accessibility Group will meet four times a year and will be made up of people with both visible and non-visible disabilities. The scope of the panel is to consult on matters including: Operational and policy…
Waste Management is an important part of our sustainability journey., To ensure we are doing as much as we can to reduce our overall waste production and meet our target, we bring together people from across the business each quarter for our waste management meetings to analyse our waste reports, identify areas of concern, share best practice and drive forward waste management initiatives. Since 2019 we have introduced recycling facilities on…
We're supporting Mind Chiltern Railways is proud to announce that mental health charity, Mind has been chosen as 2018’s charity of the year. Each year, the train operator and its staff work with a different charity to raise funds and awareness, partnering to support them with events and social media campaigns. In 2017, Chiltern worked with both Bowel Cancer UK and Brake, the road safety charity, where they helped raise over £24,000. Dave Penney…
Chiltern Railways roll out LED lighting across their route Chiltern Railways are celebrating the roll out of LED lights across their stations. The rail operator’s bright idea should reduce their overall electricity consumption by 1,278,094 KWH's per annum. The new energy efficient LEDs reduce Chiltern Railways’ CO2e output by over 600,000kg – the equivalent of travelling between Birmingham Moor Street and London 14,224 times. As well as reducing…
Chiltern Railways named best operator for journeys from Birmingham and Oxford to London Passengers have once again rated Chiltern Railways the top operator for journeys to the West Midlands and Oxford from London in the National Rail Passenger Survey (NRPS) customer polls. In NRPS’ survey of Chiltern’s passengers, 90% of people said overall the Chiltern Railways service was good or satisfactory across the whole route, higher than the national…
new timetables, We recently supported Young Art Oxford’s annual art competition to showcase the artistic gifts of Oxfordshire’s most talented young artists on our latest timetables. The timetables, which came into effect on 20 May, feature the artwork of Young Art Oxford competition winners and will be seen by thousands of customers travelling on the entire Chiltern route between London Marylebone, Birmingham, Oxford and Aylesbury. The…