• It’s time for bold reform of Britain’s railways

    It’s time for bold reform of Britain’s railways

    Our response to the government's announcement of the Williams Review

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  • Rail tourists do like to be beside the seaside

    Rail tourists do like to be beside the seaside

    South West’s iconic seaside towns are leading a £2 billion boost to the UK economy through rail tourism

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  • Cutting confusing rail jargon

    Cutting confusing rail jargon

    The rail industry is making tickets clearer as part of its plan to change and improve the fares system

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  • It’s time for bold reform of Britain’s railways It’s time for bold reform of Britain’s railways
  • Rail tourists do like to be beside the seaside Rail tourists do like to be beside the seaside
  • Cutting confusing rail jargon Cutting confusing rail jargon

Travelling by rail?

Tickets and timetables

Find out how to buy a ticket, where your fare goes, and what we are doing to improve ticketing

Railcards and passes

Discover the range of Railcards that can get you discounts on train travel, if you meet the conditions

Stations and onward travel

How we are improving stations and their facilities, and linking up the train with bus and bike services

Rail events

More events

Latest news

 
 

Facts & statistics

  • How we compare to Europe

    • Passengers rate Britain’s railway as the best major network in Europe, according to a survey of 26,000 people published by the European Commission.
    • Between 1998 and 2011, journeys per head of population increased by 53% in the UK compared to 22% growth in France and 16% growth in Germany and dipped in the Netherlands. 
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