Rail boss warns of end of paper train tickets 'within five years'
Figures released by rail operator Northern revealed the number of people using magstripe tickets on their trains had dropped in recent years.
Source: express.co.uk
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Train operators called out for unfairly priced train tickets
Train ticket retailers have called on the next government to ensure rail operators must offer the best prices to customers across all platforms.
Source: derbyshiretimes.co.uk
Train ticket retailers call for fair & competitive rail retail market | UK | News
A survey of more than 2,000 rail users found nearly nine in 10 believe train fares should be the same price - wherever you buy your ticket
Source: express.co.uk
Why Labour's plan to revive British Rail won't bring down ticket prices
Sir Keir and his party appear to be looking backwards in their search for solutions
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Industry view on UK Opposition plan for rail
The UK's Labour Party has revealed a pre-election plan for the country's railways. Here's what the industry thinks.
Source: railway-technology.com
Virgin Trains Ticketing rewards descendants of British pioneer with free train travel
To celebrate the anniversary of the world’s first ever railway journey, Virgin Trains Ticketing is rewarding relatives of a British rail pioneer with three months of free train travel across Great Britain.
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Source: virgin.com
Nearly half of Brits admit they lack knowledge about Britain's train and railway history
In fact, only a fifth have heard of Richard Trevithick - and just 14% are aware that he played a key role in designing the world's first steam-powered locomotive
Source: mirror.co.uk
Train ticketing app wants to offer free rail travel to descendants of British rail pioneer | History | News
Richard Trevithicks impact on rail travel is largely overlooked in history - but now, those who share his surname are being rewarded.
Source: express.co.uk
How people with surname Trevithick can get free train travel
Virgin Trains Ticketing is offering descendants of Cornish inventor Richard Trevithick free travel to mark the 220th anniversary of the first…
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Source: falmouthpacket.co.uk
You could travel on trains for FREE - but there's a catch
YOU can now travel on trains for free but there is one important catch.A train ticketing app is on the hunt for relatives of an unsung British rail pi
Source: thesun.co.uk