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All the top news and stories from National Rail.
On the train you can… make your journey Time Well Spent
Take our quiz to see what kind of train traveller you are, and unlock expert tips for using your time on the tracks to your advantage
Back to Uni: Top Money-saving Tips for Students
Ahead of the new university year, check out our top tips for students to save you money on your travels
From Rails to Trails
Get off the beaten track and into nature with 11 of the best scenic walking and cycling paths that run along old railway lines
More Information
Learn more about National Rail’s goals and services.
We’re celebrating 200 years of the railway
Railway 200 is a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. You can now book a visit to the exhibition train, Inspiration, which is travelling across Great Britain
Accessibility
We want everyone to be able to access our services – here’s what we do to support customers
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
From children to seniors, there are lots of different Railcards – see which one is right for you
Watch our planned disruption videos
Sometimes planned engineering works can impact your journey, and you may need to travel by a different route or use rail replacement services. Where this happens, we provide short, accessible videos to help you plan your journey
Advance booking dates
See how far in the future you can book your Advance tickets and seat reservations
Use our Carbon Calculator to check your carbon footprint
Compare your carbon emissions for a National Rail train journey with car or plane travel on more than 40,000 rail journeys across Britain with the Green Travel Data Carbon Calculator
