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As a train operator with a diesel only fleet, the management of our fuel use and air quality is particularly important to us. The railway lines Chiltern Railways operate over are not electrified and we are working closely with the Department for Transport on developing a fleet strategy which supports our commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation. We introduced the Driver Advisory System – DAS – to our fleet of trains to help reduce the…,…
Line closures with rail replacement buses on Sunday 2 March, On Sunday 2 March there will be track works at High Wycombe and Saunderton, along with routine early morning maintenance at Oxford. The railway will be closed between Gerrards Cross and Aylesbury/Bicester Village/Bicester North all day, and also between Oxford Parkway and Oxford until 08.35. Rail replacement buses will operate as follows, connecting with trains at Gerrards Cross,…
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…
Line closures with rail replacement buses on Saturday 29 & 30 March 2025, On Saturday 29 & 30 March there will be track works at multiple locations on the network., Summary of the service on Saturday 29 March - Track works at Sudbury and Princes Risborough:, The railway is closed between Wembley Stadium and Denham, and also between Saunderton and Haddenham & Thame Parkway/Aylesbury all day. Rail replacement buses will operate as…
Santa talking to children on the Santa Train If you happened to be at Birmingham Moor Street station on Saturday 16 December, you would have seen a very unusual sight – Santa Claus and his elves welcoming excited children from Birmingham Children’s Hospital as they embarked on a magical journey to London on board the Chiltern Santa Train. The festive train, which was unveiled by Chiltern Railways as the UK’s fastest sleigh earlier this month,…
Line closures with rail replacement buses on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 February, What work is happening and why?, The engineering work on 8 & 9 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…
Chiltern announces appointment of new Operations Director Chiltern Railways, the Arriva UK Trains company, has announced the appointment of Mark Goodall as its new Operations Director. Chiltern, which holds its rail franchise until 2021, runs services between London Marylebone and the Midlands, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Mark will be focused on delivering high levels of train performance as well as ensuring the continued…
Visit the German Christmas Markets in Birmingham and discover a Chiltern gem, What is the Frankfurt Birmingham Christmas Market? The Frankfurt Birmingham Christmas Market is the world’s largest German Christmas Market outside of Germany or Austria, and is one of the biggest event in Birmingham’s cultural calendar attracting visitors from all over the UK and Europe. In 2025, it will be its 25th year in the city. Getting to the Birmingham Christmas…
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 passengers Chiltern Railways are relaxing ticket rules to help Thomas Cook customers affected by the company’s collapse. Customers who were booked on a specific service as part of a Thomas Cook package, or separately to get them to their holiday, will be able to catch the first available Chiltern service. Customers will need to demonstrate that they had a holiday booked with Thomas Cook, for example by showing a booking confirmation,…
Kickstart your career with our exciting 4 year apprenticeship at Chiltern Railways! You'll gain hands-on experience at our depots and earn while you learn as you study at college to achieve a Higher National Certificate. You'll work alongside skilled technicians, learning the ins and outs of maintaining our fleet of trains safely and to high environmental standards. By the end, you'll be all geared up to join us full-time, bringing your skills…,…
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 named one of the most trusted rail operators A new report from independent watchdog Transport Focus has highlighted Chiltern Railways as one of the most trusted rail operators in the country. Chiltern Railways were the highest scoring franchised operator as well as the best performer among regional or commuter networks, scoring higher than several of the long-distance operators. The scores are based on analysis undertaken with…
Adrian Shooter CBE with statue Today (Tuesday 30 th August), a nine-foot bronze statue and plinth of railway pioneer Adrian Shooter CBE has been unveiled at London Marylebone station. Adrian Shooter, who started his career with British Rail in 1970, is considered one of the leading architects of the modern railway, and the tribute recognises his huge contributions and accomplishments to passenger and freight services. Shooter is a fellow of the…
Chiltern Railways is required by the terms of its contract with the Department for Transport (DFT) to ensure that it protects revenue from ticket sales. The requirement is designed to ensure that fare paying passengers and taxpayers in general do not have to subsidise the cost of travel for those who do not pay their fare. Failure to produce a valid ticket upon request may result in you being liable to pay a penalty fare of £100 plus the price…,…