ARE you a big train fan? Well, there is one UK spot where you can even get your meal delivered by a miniature train.
Found in Newenden in Kent is the Nibbles Railway Cafe – known for its miniature model trains that deliver meals and drinks to guests at their tables.
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Nibbles Railway Cafe is known for its miniature model trains that deliver meals and drinks to guests at their tablesCredit: Nibbles Railway
The family-ran spot serves up homemade dishes, which are then carefully placed on a model train which chugs around the cafe to deliver the meal to the customer.
And if you don’t want to leave your furry friend out, then you don’t have to as there are four bookable ski gondolas outside, which are dog friendly.
From 8am to 11:30am each day, the cafe serves breakfast which includes The Nibbles Breakfast with one fried egg, two rashers of bacon, a Cumberland sausage, baked beans and a tomato for £11.90.
Lunch is then served from 12pm to 1:30pm each day and options include jacket potatoes from £6 and paninis from £7.
You could also grab a flame grilled burger from £5.95.
Lattes cost from £2.95, but you could also opt for a smoothie or milkshake.
One recent visitor said: “It was certainly a novel experience to have our drinks delivered by a model train.
“We came for breakfast and an excellent breakfast it was.
“Amply sized, served by very friendly welcoming staff and very good value for money.
“Even though the food was great, it was the trains that stole the show.
“Can certainly recommend and we will be back.”
Another added: “Our grandchildren had a lovely time and ate all their dinner which is always result!
“Definitely worth a visit if you want something a little different.”
Lots of visitors have documented their visits on social media, with some TikTok videos nearing 200,000 views.
The cafe is open Thursday to Monday, 8am to 3pm and booking is essential.
In the area you can also head off on a walk along the River Rother to Bodium Castle, which is around three and half miles away.
The path follows the river, allowing walkers to see the countryside and you will also pass the Castle Toll earthworks.
Bodium Castle dates back to the 14th-century and is surrounded by a moat.
The cafe serves breakfast and lunch, five days a weekCredit: Nibbles Railway
It costs £12 to enter and visitors can explore its towers and exhibitions.
Also nearby in Northiam is Great Dixter House & Gardens – a 15th-century manor house surrounded by pretty gardens.
It costs £17 per adult and £5.50 per child to visit.
If you fancy staying in the area, head to The White Hart, which costs from £85 per night.
One recent guest said: “My wife and I recently stayed for three nights at this pub.
“We had a wonderful and very relaxing time. The room was very nice, with a very comfortable bed.
“We will definitely be back again, and will 100% recommend it to friends and family.”
If you are looking for more quirky spots to grab a bite to eat, here’s the UK’s weirdest pub that’s ‘built in a shoe’ with Egyptian coffin, secret bar… and a Minotaur.
Plus, inside incredible time-warp café transporting customers back to 1940s Britain – and it even has an outdoor toilet.
In the local area, you can also go for a walk along the riverCredit: Nibbles Railway
IF you’re a train fanatic, or know someone who is, then this could be the perfect gift – or make it a great day out for yourself.
One steam railway is starting a brand new experience where enthusiasts drive their very own locomotive.
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A new driver experience is launching on the Ravenglass & Eskdale RailwayCredit: Adell Baker / @adell.exploresThe 40 minute experience will go through the Cumbrian countrysideCredit: Mark Fielding
Participants will get to be up front with one of the railway’s experienced drivers and spend 40 minutes taking the vehicle from Ravenglass to Irton Road.
The journey that newby drivers will go on includes an uncoupling in the passing loop.
On the return run, the driver on the experience will go through authentic railway practice and get a genuine taste of what the job entails.
The driver gets to take control on the footplate, and any additional guests can enjoy the journey from the comfort of First Class Carriage 140.
At the end of the session the learner drivers will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.
Afterwards, there will be a chance to relax with afternoon tea and enjoy sandwiches, pastries, cakes and a scone with jam and cream.
The new experience will launch in spring 2026Credit: Alamy
Coinciding with 150 years since the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway first carried passengers in 1876, the experience will launch from 14 to 22 March 2026.
Nicky Williams, General Manager at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway said: “How many people dreamed of driving a real train when we they were young?
There’s a special kind of magic in taking the controls of a steam locomotive, and nextspring we’ll be handing that magic directly to a select few.
“As we celebrate 150 years of carrying passengers through the Eskdale Valley, these new experiences put the public in the driving seat on one of Britain’s most cherished heritage railways, guided by the experts who continue to keep the line alive every day.”
Now for the technicalities, sadly this isn’t one for kids as drivers-for-a-day must be over the age of 21.
Anyone booking onto the experience can invite up to eight spectator guests to be part of the experience for an additional fee which does include afternoon tea.
Price for the driving experience start from £210pp and £99 for spectator guests.
A brand new crime-themed train experience is coming to UK city…
A train journey across the UK can be a magical experience depending on the views – but a new train is launching that doesn’t actually go anywhere.
The Unseen Experience is set to open in London in December and unlike a normal train journey where you purchase a ticket, get on board and travel from A to B, this service stays in the same spot.
Visitors will ‘board’ in complete darkness, being blindfolded throughout their ‘journey’.
Then, each ‘passenger’ will be “transported through time aboard a mysterious train as 3D audio surrounds you from every direction”, according to the event’s creators, Fever.
The experience involves two stories on one train and is said to be “perfect for fans of mystery, crime and psychological thrillers” – so perhaps not one for people who are expecting the Orient Express.
According to Secret London, in the first world, you are a deserter on the run in 1980, during the Cold War.
Then, in the second world, you are a survivor on the same train, but this time it is around 100 years later in a post-apocalyptic world.
Your fate is decided by the fellow passengers. The journey lasts for 35 minutes in total and each passenger must be over the age of 14 years old.
A MAJOR UK city, home to the third oldest subway system in the world, is set to get driverless trains next year.
Glasgow will be getting driverless subway trains in the second half of 2026, according to The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT).
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Glasgow will be getting driverless trains from next yearCredit: Alamy
The new driverless trains will be introduced in Glasgow slowly, with officials noting in a report that “whilst our new system will be capable of Unattended Train Operation, there may be a requirement for some staff presence within the system beyond this point”.
The move to driverless trains in Glasgow will be the first of its kind in the UK.
The only other similar train system is the DLR in London – while not having train drivers, they do still have ‘Train Captain’s onboard.
In addition to the driverless trains, Glasgow’s public transport more widely has undergone a number of other projects.
These include implementing more glass screens at a number of stations for safety.
And most stations on the circular line have had refurbishments.
There are also a few projects that still need to be carried out including introducing new signalling.
A report from June revealed that the subway modernisation in Glasgow is the “most significant investment and improvement programme to be undertaken in the Subway within the last 45 years”.
The report also listed a number of other areas that will undergo improvements, including the introduction of a new ticketing system.
Glasgow is planning on becoming the first city in Scotland to trial a free public transport scheme as well.
The scheme will start in early 2026 and involve around 1,000 people, who will get free public transport for six weeks.
This means travellers will get unlimited travel on trains, buses and the subway network.
The aim of the scheme is to see whether more people take up public transport, rather than opting to drive.
Currently, fares to travel on Glasgow’s transport network range from around £3.60 to £5.90.
This week, rail operator Lumo also announced that it is extending its London Euston to Edinburgh route to Glasgow.
It comes as Glasgow’s subway network has undergone a number of projectsCredit: Alamy
Passengers will be able to use two northbound services each weekday and one southbound service.
There will then be one service in each direction at the weekend.
And tickets for the route with the low-cost operator will cost from £33.10 between London and Glasgow.
A BUDGET train operator is launching more cheap tickets between some major UK cities.
The Lumo train service between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh is being extended to Glasgow Queen Street.
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Lumo is extending its route from London Euston to Edinburgh, to GlasgowCredit: Alamy
The train will still run via Edinburgh, as well as Falkirk High, on the East Coast Main Line.
Passengers will be able to use two northbound services each weekday and one southbound service.
There will then be one service in each direction at the weekend.
As a result of the announcement, it is thought more people will head to the Commonwealth Games too, which will take place in Glasgow in July next year.
Tickets for the route with the low-cost operator will cost from £33.10 between London and Glasgow.
If travelling between Newcastle and Glasgow, tickets will be as little as £10.90.
Stuart Jones, managing director of First Rail Open Access, said: “This is a landmark moment which will boost connectivity between Scotland and England, offering a sustainable travel option whilst also boosting economic growth.
Paul Tetlaw, Director of Policy at Transform Scotland, said: “We welcome the new Lumo services from Glasgow and Falkirk via the East Coast Main Line.
“There is a significant market of people who currently drive or fly to the North East of England and London who now have the opportunity to switch to the train.
“The new services soon to be launched from Stirling will help to build on that modal shift to rail.”
Lumo is also launching a new route which will connect Stirling with London Euston, in May 2026.
It comes as FirstGroup, which owns Lumo, revealed in November that it has submitted applications to launch new direct routes between Cardiff and York, as well as Rochdale and London Euston.
The Cardiff to York route would also include stops in Birmingham, Derby and Sheffield.
This service would run six times a day throughout the week.
And the stops on the Rochdale to London Euston route would include Manchester Victoria, Eccles, Newton-le-Willows and Warrington Bank Quay.
A single fare for the route will cost from £33.10Credit: Getty
This route would feature three return services on weekdays and Sundays, and four services each Saturday.
The company is aiming for the route to operate by December 2028.
Lumo trains are electric and on board feature no first-class seating option, fitting in with their budget offering.
Seats do have tray tables though and USB sockets, as well as free Wi-Fi.
TRAVELLING across the country for Christmas? Then there are some delays you need to look out for.
Each year hundreds of thousands of Brits will travel across the UK from A to B, to be somewhere for Christmas, battling busy roads, trains and airports.
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Travel across the Christmas period is expected to be busy, with the Civil Aviation Authority predicting that December 19 will be the busiest for air travelCredit: Getty
Here’s everything you should know about travel over the Christmas period.
Air
According to the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), data shows that Friday December 19, will be the busiest travel day, with around 460,000 people expected to head off on a flight.
The CAA also revealed that travel on Christmas Day itself is becoming popular, with 160,000 passengers due to fly – 13 per cent more than last year.
The regulator recommended that travellers check their route to the airport and their flight status before leaving home, as winterweather can cause delays.
In addition, the CAA commented that it is important for passengers to understand their rights, including for when a flight is delayed or cancelled.
Alvaro Iturmendi, travel expert at Confused.com, said: “With record numbers of people expected to fly this Christmas, passengers should be prepared for a higher chance of disruption.”
“Busy airports combined with winter weather risks mean delays and cancellations are more likely.”
Heathrow, in particular, is expecting the busiest Christmas on record.
Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said: “We are fully prepared to deliver an exceptional Christmas experience, ensuring passengers enjoy the festive atmosphere across our terminals.
“Millions of passengers have enjoyed exceptional levels of service across the airport this year and those travelling through Heathrow this December can look forward to the best possible start to their journeys this holiday season.”
Flight compensation rules
A look at your rights if a flight is delayed or cancelled, when your entitled to compensation and if your travel insurance can cover the costs.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Under UK law, airlines have to provide compensation if your flight arrives at its destination more than three hours late.
If you’re flying to or from the UK, your airline must let you choose a refund or an alternative flight.
You will be able to get your money back for the part of your ticket that you haven’t used yet.
So if you booked a return flight and the outbound leg is cancelled, you can get the full cost of the return ticket refunded.
But if travelling is essential, then your airline has to find you an alternative flight. This could even be with another airline.
When am I not entitled to compensation?
The airline doesn’t have to give you a refund if the flight was cancelled due to reasons beyond their control, such as extreme weather.
Disruptions caused by things like extreme weather, airport or air traffic control employee strikes or other ‘extraordinary circumstances’ are not eligible for compensation.
Some airlines may stretch the definition of “extraordinary circumstances” but you can challenge them through the aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Will my insurance cover me if my flight is cancelled?
If you can’t claim compensation directly through the airline, your travel insurance may refund you.
Policies vary so you should check the small print, but a delay of eight to 12 hours will normally mean you qualify for some money from your insurer.
Remember to get written confirmation of your delay from the airport as your insurer will need proof.
If your flight is cancelled entirely, you’re unlikely to be covered by your insurance.
Road
The AA is predicting that this year will be the busiest Christmas on record for Britain’s roads.
According to the AA forecast, Friday December 19, is set to be the busiest with around 24.4 million cars hitting the roads.
Shaun Jones, AA expert patrol, said: “Our advice is simple: plan ahead, check your route and allow extra time.
“The AA Routeplanner will help you avoid the queues.
“Pack essentials, keep your tank or EV charge topped up, and don’t let congestion steal your Christmas sparkle.
“If you’re leaving your car parked over the festive period, start it for a few minutes every couple of days to ensure it’s ready for January.
“The M27 closure adds an extra twist to the seasonal story, so if you’re travelling in Hampshire, think about alternative routes. Our patrols will be out in force to keep Britain moving, but the best way to avoid a Christmas cracker of a breakdown is to prepare before you set off.”
The AA is predicting that this year will be the busiest Christmas on record on the roadsCredit: AFP
Colin Stevenson, road safety information lead at National Highways, said: “Christmas is all about spending time with family and friends, and the last thing anyone wants is a breakdown getting in the way of festive plans. Spending a few minutes checking tyres, lights, screenwash, fuel and keeping an eye on the weather, can make a real difference.
“With so many people travelling, our teams are working around the clock to keep the country moving.
“We’ve got 530 gritters on standby and over 250,000 tonnes of salt in reserve and ready to use. We also plan to remove as many roadworks as possible, but some work will still need to continue.
“Drivers should check their route before they travel.”
How many cars will be on the roads over Christmas?
HERE are how many cars will be on the roads each day over the Christmas period, according to the AA.
Friday, December 19:
24,408,000
Saturday, December 20:
23,730,000
Sunday, December 21:
22,374,000
Monday, December 22:
24,069,000
Tuesday, December 23:
24,069,000
Wednesday, December 24:
22,713,000
Thursday, December 25:
18,306,000
Regarding car hire, Stewart Cahill, assistant vice president, rental, UK and Ireland at Enterprise Mobility, said: “Driving home for Christmas is a key part of the festive season for many – and we’re definitely seeing demand rise across our rental branches.
“Our research shows that the average round trip this Christmas will be more than 500 miles – the equivalent of driving from London to Middlesbrough and back – with nearly half of all holiday journeys happening by road.
“Car hire is especially popular with younger travellers this year, with almost a third of Gen Z and Millennials planning to rent for their Christmas trip.
“If you’re looking to hire a car, we’d recommend booking early to avoid limited availability closer to the holidays, especially for larger vehicles or one-way rentals. Planning ahead can also help lock in the best price and beat the last-minute rush.”
Coach
A spokesperson for National Express told Sun Travel: “The Christmas period is one of our busiest and our customers know they can count on us to get them to where they need to be, with the highest passenger numbers expected on 20th, 23rd, 26th and 27th December.
“Routes from London, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester, as well as major airports such as Stansted and Heathrow, are particularly busy as people travel to see family and friends.
“On Christmas Day itself we are operating the nation’s largest festive coach network, with 355 services from 96 locations.
“Given the planned rail disruption over the festive period we’re expecting our coaches to be busy and have increased capacity to meet demand.
“Customers are strongly advised to book early to guarantee a seat and allow extra time for their journeys, especially when travelling to airports.”
Rail
According to The Independent, December 20 and December 22 will be the busiest days for rail.
Network Rail has listed a number of services that will be disrupted online.
These include no trains running on Christmas Day across the UK and on Boxing Day, there will be a reduced service.
There will be a number of engineering works taking place over the festive period as well.
There will also be no trains to or from London Waterloo Station or Vauxhall on December 27 and 28, with services starting and terminating at Clapham Junction.
There will be no trains running on Christmas Day across the UKCredit: Getty
A limited service will also run to and from London Waterloo from December 29 to January 2.
Buses will replace trains between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby/Northampton from December 27 to January 4 and journeys on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and the Midlands/North West England/Scotland will be disrupted.
Buses will replace trains between Carlisle and Lockerbie from January 1 to 7, as well as between Dalmuir and Balloch/Helensburgh from December 27 to 31.
And no trains will run between Cambridge and Cambridge North, Bury St Edmunds and Stansted Airport from December 27 to January 4.
Ferry
For those travelling via ferry from the Port of Dover, there are also some dates where lots of people are expected to be travelling.
Doug Bannister, chief executive of the Port of Dover, said: “The weekend before Christmas is expected to be particularly busy, with peak traffic anticipated between 6am and 1pm from Friday, December 19, to Sunday, December 21.
“To help ensure a smooth departure, we kindly ask all customers travelling with our ferry partners not to arrive any earlier than two hours before their scheduled sailing, just as you would if departing from a UK airport, and greatly appreciate everyone’s patience should there be any additional waiting time due to the high volumes of traffic.”
Irish Ferries, in particular, is expecting lots of traffic from this weekend.
From December 19 onwards, sailings are expected to be busy on both Dover-Calais to the Continent and on Irish Sea routes from Holyhead and Pembroke, Irish Ferries told Sun Travel.
The operator added that there are still some sailings that are dealing with the aftermath of Storm Bram and advised passengers to have confirmed booking, as well as checking the status of their sailing via the Sailing Updates pages online.
In addition, Irish Ferries also suggest that travellers need to make preparations if they intend to travel with their pet, by booking a space in the Pets Den.
AN ‘international’ railway station has revealed its £1million refurbishment.
Harwich International train station in north-east Essex is technically international despite having no trains actually go to Europe from the station.
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Harwich International train station in north-east Essex is located next to Harwich International PortCredit: Alamy
That’s because it is located near Harwich International Port, a major cruise and ferry terminal with a number of daily sailings to the Netherlands.
Through September, Greater Anglia carried out work on the roof of the station, as well as improving lighting, the staircases and station entrance areas.
The entire train station was also repainted.
Andrew Goodrum, from Greater Anglia, said: “These improvements make a significant difference to the overall passenger experience.
“The station is now brighter, more modern and more welcoming, while our new energy-efficient lighting reduces our carbon footprint.”
Each year, over 100,000 journeys start or end at the station.
The station serves some local destinations such as Harwich Town and also travels to LondonLiverpool Street, where passengers can change and travel on to a number of other destinations including Norwich, Ipswich, Heathrow Airport and Stansted Airport.
A number of other ‘international’ stations in the UK are set to undergo upgrades.
Virgin Trains is looking to launch high-speed services through the Channel Tunnel in around 2030, competing with Eurostar.
As part of the operators’ plans, it is exploring the potential to use Stratford International to carry out these services.
Virgin Trains was given permission by the UK’s rail regulator (ORR) to use the Temple Mills depot in London – a crucial part of operating international services through the Channel Tunnel.
And they plan to connect London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International used to have international services until Eurostar suspended them in 2020.
Virgin Trains is also looking at how these stations could be used for international rail services.
A POPULAR seaside town will be losing half of its direct trains to and from London next week.
Currently, there are four direct trains a day between London and Blackpool, operated by Avanti West Coast.
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Avanti West Coast has confirmed that changes to the timetable mean that Avanti’s four daily services from Blackpool will be reduced to two – one in each directionCredit: EPA
The service currently operates Monday to Friday.
However, they have confirmed that changes to the timetable means that the four daily services from Blackpool will be reduced to two – one in each direction.
The two routes being scrapped are the 9:39am London to Blackpool North service, and the 12:52pm Blackpool North to London service.
The routes that will continue to run include the 5:35am Blackpool North to London Euston route and the 5:40pm London Euston to Blackpool North route.
Instead, they will be increasing routes between Blackpool and Liverpool as well as restarting a morning route from Manchester.
Avanti West Coast slammed the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) who are the economic and safety regulator, regarding the new restrictions being introduced.
An Avanti West Coast spokesperson said: “We are disappointed with the Office of Rail and Road’s decision not to grant access rights from December for three weekday services that we currently operate, including the 09:39 London to Blackpool North service, and the 12:52 Blackpool North to London service.
“This will clearly impact those customers who already use these services.
“However, we will still be delivering even more services across our network from the start of the December timetable, including further additional trains on our Liverpool route.”
An ORR spokesperson said they “recognised passengers would be disappointed”.
However, they explained: “In every timetable change train operators bid to add or amend services, and we are informed in our decision making by what Network Rail tells us is possible.
“In this case, Network Rail provided evidence and recommended that ORR decline the applications to secure better reliability on the network as a whole.
“We would welcome the opportunity to work with Network Rail and train operators should they consider that there is room for these services in future timetables.”
Several commuters who use the route have taken to social media to express their thoughts on the news.
One said: “Another kick in the teeth for Blackpool.”
Another added: “The reason why no one is using Avanti, is because the prices of their train tickets is crazy.
“Avanti trains are always cancelled or delayed. Get rid of them!”
The services currently run Monday to Friday and only two services will remain, one in each directionCredit: Getty
This includes the Winter Gardens, which first opened back in 1878.
A £300million project is also in the works to improve Blackpool’s Golden Mile, with a new indoor entertainment complex with rides, restaurants and bars.
Last month, passengers were left furious as Avanti revealed it would run an empty ghost train to London.
The rail regulator ruled that the weekday morning service from Manchester to London would run without passengers for five months.
A spokesperson for the ORR told the BBC that the decision was based on “robust evidence” from Network Rail, arguing that running the service with no passengers would allow more flexibility to better assist with “service recovery”.
A HISTORIC English train station is set to close this Sunday – and it won’t reopen for another two years.
A new, modernised station will re-open 200 metres west from its current location.
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Ravensthorpe station will be shutting down from Sunday, December 14 until the summer of 2028Credit: NETWORK RAIL
Ravensthorpe station, near Dewsbury, will be shutting down from Sunday, December 14 until the summer of 2028.
Passengers traveling between Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury will be offered a rail replacement bus service during the closure, but should plan their journeys.
The new Ravensthorpe station will have a footbridge with lifts for step-free access, along with a new forecourt and drop-off facilities.
The revamped forecourt will make it easier for cars to drop off passengers, while a longer island platform means larger trains and more seats for commuters.
The project is part of the massive Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) which is tasked with rebuilding huge chunks of the northern rail network.
Engineers are putting in a new four-track railway through the old and new station sites, plus a brand-new Baker Viaduct.
Once finished, it’ll let faster trains overtake slower ones, cutting journey times between Manchester, Leeds and York.
Overhead line equipment will also be installed throughout the area which will power greener, electric trains in the future.
Ravensthorpe is a village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire in England.
The village has a single shop, a pub (the Chequers), a playing field, a small park and a woodland maintained by the Woodland Trust.
Andrew Campbell, TRU Sponsor, said: “The upcoming closure of Ravensthorpe station marks the beginning of an important phase for the programme, as work intensifies until summer 2028.
“The station area, known as Ravensthorpe triangle, has already seen a great deal of progress, and is currently one of the biggest civil-engineering sites in the North.
“Work already underway includes the installation of concrete beams to form the new Calder Road bridge and the installation of piers for the new Baker Viaduct.
“Both of which are helping enable major track realignment work for more reliable, smoother journeys across the Pennines.
“We’d like to thank the local community for their understanding as we deliver a modernised Ravensthorpe station which will support better rail travel across the region.”
PASSENGERS got their first look at the new Great British Railways trains today, ahead of a full rollout from next spring.
Before the switch up the transportation company’s trains were a standard white with red and yellow accents, and GBR scrawled on the side.
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Great British Railways have just debuted their new transportation designCredit: PAHeidi, a transportation secretary for GBR, is incredibly proud of the new look and what it stands forCredit: PA
But now the trains have had an impactful makeover starring bold colours and shapes.
The new design features a red, white and blue colour scheme and sharp angles intended to mirror the Union Flag – as well as a striking yellow stripe on the nose.
The GBR logo has also been added to the side of each train, its iconic double arrow motif signifying the company’s proud heritage in getting people to and from where they need to travel.
The release comes as the landmark Railways Bill is being debated in the House of Commons today, and just after the Government made the decision to freeze rail fares for the first time in 30 years.
The Bill will bring together 17 different transport organisations, in an aim to cut through the bureaucracy that continues to plague the railways, and instead run Britain’s railways as a single organisation for the first time in decades.
The new colour scheme is set to be fully rolled out in spring, cloaking every train.
It will also expand out to the company’s online platforms including their website and ticketing app.
Speaking on the fresh look Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “The future of Britain’s railways begins today.
“I’m immensely proud to unveil the new look for Great British Railways as we deliver landmark legislation to nationalise our trains and reform the railway so it better serves passengers.
“This isn’t just a paint job – it represents a new railway, casting off the frustrations of the past and focused entirely on delivering a proper public service for passengers.”
