Trains

Rail fares in England will go up next year but by less than the rate of inflation, the Government has said. The exact rise is yet to be announced but the increase will come in March 2023 instead of the usual rise in January.

Virgin has launched a free app that allows rail passengers to book trains directly, without a booking fee. Users can also earn points on spending to redeem on Virgin experiences, Greggs sausage rolls and more. 

Some train passengers have struggled for weeks to buy or renew railcards directly on the Railcard website. Railcard said it is working to resolve the technical issue, but here's what to try in the meantime.

The Government has today (Tuesday 19 April) launched a 'rail sale' alongside 20 train operators, which will offer travellers around 50% off more than one million train tickets on journeys across England, Wales and parts of Scotland. Here's what you need to know. 

Train passengers in England, Scotland and Wales will be hit with the largest fare rise in nearly a decade, with ticket prices increasing by up to 3.8%. It is the biggest jump since 2013. 

Flexible train season tickets will be available to buy across England from next month, as part of a wide-reaching Government shake-up of rail fares. A new refund system for delayed and cancelled trains has also been announced.

Some rail passengers have waited six weeks or more for refunds on their season tickets, according to a new survey from the transport watchdog. 

South Western Railway will pay some passengers extra compensation worth up to the cost of five days' travel, following disruption due to strikes in December.

Storm Ciara swept across the UK this weekend, with strong winds and heavy rain causing widespread disruption to rail services and some flights – here's the latest info and your rights if you're affected.

Eurostar will launch a direct train from Amsterdam to London in April, with tickets from as little as £35.