The latest news and updates from the trainslive.uk team, including website announcements and the occasional blog post.
⚠️ Global IT outage - Check before you travel ⚠️
The ongoing global IT outage may affect your train journey today. Some systems used by trai...
Introducing the Knowledge Hub
The News/Blog and our X page have both been quiet recently... but we've been working hard on a brand...
Latest Strike Action 2024
As of 20 May 2024, there is no planned strike action affecting the UK rail network. This pa...
Welcome to the News & Blog Area!
🎉 Welcome to the News & Blog area! 🎉 Hello there! I'm thrilled to introduce you t...
Avanti's brand new Class 805s are here: any good or another hopeless Hitachi?
On Sunday, 2 June, Avanti began introducing their latest trains into service: the Class 80...
Exclusive behind the scenes with an inspirational LNER train driver
In the realm of social media, it's common to see influencers sharing their lives - beauty,...
End of the road for London's Boris Buses as mayor reveals zero-emission plan
London's iconic but controversial New Routemasters are set to retire from the capital's st...
Is hydrogen the future of UK transportation?
In the quest for cleaner, more sustainable transportation solutions, hydrogen has emerged as a promi...
London Overground: A colourful history lesson
By the end of 2024, Transport for London hopes to have introduced the Overground's new look across t...
A derailed dream: what happened to HS2?
High-speed rail has been gaining traction since the 1980s, with countries such as Germany, Spain and...
How hot weather affects the railway
For many of us, the sun is a welcome sight. However when temperatures start to climb, so does the nu...
More articles coming soon!
The best heritage and preserved railways in the UK
The UK is home to a rich tapestry of heritage and preserved railways, offering a nostalgic glimpse i...
The best tips and tricks to save money on train tickets in 2024
Train tickets in the UK can be expensive - not to mention complex. In fact, rail fares rose by 4.9% ...
The Ultimate Train Ticket Guide for 2024
It's 2024 yet us passengers are still faced with expensive and complex ticketing. While we can't mak...
Top ten places to visit by train this May Bank Holiday
Spring has sprung, and with it comes the much-anticipated May Bank Holiday and Half Term! If you're ...
V3.6: Tube Upgrades and more!
Version 3.6 is here. Let's not waste any time and dive right in! Enhanced Tube Status area ...
V3.5: maps, maps and more maps!
Version 3.5 has arrived and introduces interactive maps across the site! Interactive Maps ...
Version 3.4 Changelog
Version 3.4 is here and brings a new feature: the News & Blog area! This system will be...
Version 3.3 Changelog
Version 3.3 brings a couple of new features and several bug fixes, including a long awaited journey ...
Version 3.2 Changelog
Version 3.2 is here! It's a short and sweet one this time, bringing a new tool for those in London. ...
Version 3.1 Changelog
Version 3.1.0 is here! This version contains several bug fixes and a new Tube Fare calculator. &nbs...
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