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Network Rail are temporarily changing how far in advance train timetables can be confirmed. Train times and tickets are usually available for customers to plan and book their journeys up to 12 weeks before departure. However, possibly until the end of 2022, some may not be available until closer to the date of departure., What this means for buying tickets, With only a small number of trains affected by this, we want customers to continue…
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…
Chiltern Railway services from Monday 23rd March will be moving to a reduced timetable to ensure that vital train services for key workers can keep running throughout the Coronavirus outbreak. This timetable will remain in place until further notice, though service levels will be kept under regular review. People needing to travel on Monday should check their train time from midday on Sunday. There will be one train per hour in each direction …
20 Jun 2017 16:03, Monday 12 June marked six months since Chiltern Railways began running services between Oxford and London Marylebone and the completion of the first new rail link between a major British city and London in over 100 years. This landmark achievement, undertaken in partnership with Network Rail, has significantly increased the transport options for Oxfordshire residents and provides easy commuting into London and to Oxford from…
Chiltern Railways wins Sustainable Development Award at National Rail Awards Chiltern Railways has won the Sustainable Development Award at the National Rail Awards. The award recognises the work the train operator has undertaken to the long-term sustainability of the railway industry. During the last 12 months, Chiltern Railways has taken its commitment to both local communities and wider environmental issues to a new level with several large-…
All train companies have rail industry refund processes that work in parallel with the CRA, details of which are set out in the National Rail Conditions of Travel . What you can claim for, and how much you can claim, is in the National Rail Conditions of Travel – you should also look at our Passenger’s Charter . If your train is delayed or cancelled, and you do not travel, you can claim for a full refund. If your train is delayed and you do…
We are doubling the bike provision here at Bicester North and Warwick Parkway - adding new cycle facilities such as a brand new bike pump station. This means from week commencing 20th August, we’re going to be taking out of action some of the bike spaces and we would ask you to not use these areas to park your bike from this date. Please follow signage as to where to temporarily park your bicycle. Your new facilities will be with you by the…
Advice for Chiltern Railway customers travelling on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March Chiltern Railways are advising customers travelling on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March that the railway will be closed between Wembley Stadium and High Wycombe and also between Warwick Parkway and Solihull. As a result there will be no through trains between Marylebone and Birmingham, Marylebone and Oxford/Bicester Village, nor between Marylebone and Gerrards…
We will be replacing the existing lighting at the following stations with new energy efficient LED lights. From 3rd December work will be taking place at the following stations: Solihull Dorridge Lapworth Hatton Warwick Parkway Warwick, How will this impact me?, There will be a small number of car parking spaces that will not be in use. You may see additional workers around the station during quieter periods. , What are the benefits of LED…
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 fast-track coffee cup recycling at stations Chiltern Railways has become the UK’s first train operator to implement coffee cup recycling at its stations. With the official launch at Marylebone station, London, on February 12th, the rail company is working in partnership with its facilities partner Aktrion Facilities and Simply Cups, the UK’s first and leading nationwide cup collection and recycling service. The scheme will see…
New bike racks unveiled at Aylesbury Station Chiltern Railways last week unveiled new, upgraded, bicycle parking at Aylesbury station. The total number of spaces has risen to 176, a 20% boost to capacity. The new racks feature a gas-assisted upper level making them easy to use. A pump and repair stand, new lighting and CCTV has also been installed as part of the project. The project was funded by the Department for Transport’s Cycle Rail Fund…
High Wycombe station gets LEDs Chiltern Railways, an Arriva UK Trains Company, is leading the way with new, innovative and sustainable lighting at High Wycombe station. The company is taking its commitment to helping the environment seriously and has replaced nearly 500 internal and external lights to LEDs, which are more sustainable as they have a much longer life-span and are more energy efficient. The new lighting should use around 60%…
Coffee Cups In a bid to reduce plastic waste, Chiltern Railways has announced that it will be the first train operator to recycle coffee cups at stations. Currently, across the UK, just one in 400 of the 2.5bn disposable cups used each year is recycled. With this in mind, Chiltern, an Arriva UK Trains company, decided to tackle the issue as part of its commitment to addressing environmental challenges and hopes to set the standard for British…
Are you going to see Oxford United vs Crystal Palace on Saturday 21 July? Crystal Palace play Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday 21 July. As there is rail improvement work taking place until 23rd July, this means that the best way to get to Kassam Stadium by rail will be from London Marylebone to Oxford Parkway., Getting to the stadium from Oxford Parkway:, From Oxford Parkway you can get a replacement bus service to Oxford city…
25 Jul 2017 15:55, Buckinghamshire residents who commute to and from railway stations between High Wycombe and Marylebone are advised to check the timetable for amended times during the Network Rail improvement works in the Oxfordshire area which start this Saturday 22 July and run through until Sunday 30 July 2017. The railway upgrade, which will mean a nine-day closure of the line between Oxford, Didcot and Banbury, will affect train services…
Passengers doing yoga on the train - “Choo-Choo”, “Aisle Twist” and “Train Tracks” were just some of the new train yoga moves trialled by Chiltern passengers in a bid to promote mindfulness Partnering with the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Chiltern Railways have launched the UK’s first ever train yoga promoting mindfulness to counteract an increasing reliance on digital devices, and a transformation into phone zombies. Trialling…
Passengers do a yoga class on a train - “Choo-Choo”, “Aisle Twist” and “Train Tracks” were just some of the new train yoga moves trialled by Chiltern passengers in a bid to promote mindfulness Partnering with the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Chiltern Railways have launched the UK’s first ever train yoga promoting mindfulness to counteract an increasing reliance on digital devices, and a transformation into phone zombies. Trialling…
Accepting the award Chiltern Railways was named Train Operator of the Year at the 20th Rail Business Awards in London last night. In making the award, the Rail Business Awards judges said this was Chiltern’s year. They noted that in addition to completing and launching the new route to Oxford, Chiltern has achieved some impressive scores in the National Passenger Survey for punctuality, reliability and overall customer service. They also said…