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2026 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.
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…
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,…,…
My service has been re-timed or cancelled., Guidance on alternative journey options and refund guidance (if you decide not to travel because of the change to your journey). Anytime Single or Return - Your ticket is valid for travel on the rescheduled service(s) or on any service between your origin and destination station, on the same day. Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak (Single or Return) - Your ticket is valid for travel on the rescheduled…
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. We minimise risk with the following set of precautions:, Network Rail treatment trains:, NR treatment trains clean the rails with High Pressure water jets at 1500bar, or lay traction gel to…
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…
Chiltern Railways will run a festival timetable to help customers make their preparations for the Christmas getaway and the festive period. The company will be one of the only operators open between Oxford and London Marylebone on a selection of dates, as engineering work takes place between Reading and London Paddington on 23rd, 24th and 30th December. As a result, Chiltern Railways will be adding over 16,000 seats on these dates and they…
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…
25 Jul 2017 15:44, Chiltern Railways has announced it will provide over 70,000 additional seats on services between Oxford and London during the Network Rail improvement works which start this Saturday 23 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 operated by CrossCountry and Great Western Railway. The Chiltern…
• Chiltern Railways top London and South East Operator and second in the UK for reputation (1st - Grand Central). Chiltern also number 1 for positive social media sentiment. The Rail Reputation Index has revealed that Chiltern Railways is the UK rail brand with the strongest reputation in London and the South East of England. The Index is produced by BDRC , a research and consultancy agency, and is based on 4001 online interviews with…
16 Aug 2017 17:21, Preparation for the brand new high-speed railway will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August 2017. As a result, London Euston station will be closed and trains and stations on the Chiltern line are expected to be extremely busy. An amended timetable will run on these dates, and customers from the Banbury area are strongly advised to avoid travel to and from stations north of Banbury,…
Samaritans in Solihull are building up to the charity’s The Big Listen event at Solihull station today by asking commuters and visitors to improve their listening skills using its SHUSH listening tips. It’s all part of a nationwide push to raise awareness and funds for Samaritans, and at the same time show how really listening to another person can be the first step to saving a life. Activity up and down the country will culminate in a marathon…
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…
Chiltern Railways has advised customers travelling on the weekend of the 1 st and 2 nd of June and Sunday 9 th June that there will be track improvement work taking place at Wembley Stadium station. As a result, the line between London Marylebone and Gerrards Cross will be closed and all journeys on Chiltern Railways services will be affected. The closure will allow Network Rail to carry out improvement work to improve the reliability of the…
Want a greener, cheaper way to commute to your commute? Or thinking about leaving the car at home for your day out?, As part of our commitment to sustainable travel, we’re committed to making it easier for you to ditch the car when getting to and from our stations. This page brings together a (non-exhaustive) collection of times, routes, offers and other information to make it easier for you to bus, cycle or walk to where you want to go.,…
We know rail fare information can be overwhelming, with lots of train ticket types to choose from. Our handy guide explains the differences between them, and helps you find the right ticket type for you., All our tickets are available to buy online , from our app or from your nearest ticket office. You can also make further savings on your ticket when you use a railcard. Visit our Railcards and Travelcards page for further information., Summary…
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…
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…,…
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…
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…