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Chesney Hawkes retraces the journeys that shaped his life on Routes with Jenni Falconer

Chesney Hawkes retraces the journeys that shaped his life on Routes with Jenni Falconer

07/07/2026

Singer-songwriter Chesney Hawkes joins Jenni Falconer for the first episode of the new series of Routes, the podcast from LNER.

Working together to deliver faster, more reliable rail journeys

Working together to deliver faster, more reliable rail journeys

06/07/2026

Customers are expected to benefit from improved punctuality and even more reliable journeys. New platforms, enhanced signalling, and technology designed to spot potential overhead line issues are some of 60 plus initiatives set out to boost performance.

Familiar face at Newark Northgate station prepares for his next chapter

Familiar face at Newark Northgate station prepares for his next chapter

02/07/2026

For many LNER customers who travel through Newark Northgate station, 82-year-old Station Support Assistant Mike Boland will be a very familiar face.

Chesney Hawkes, Dr Amir Khan, Victoria Pendleton and Jay Rayner Join Award-Winning LNER Podcast Routes as It Returns for Series 3

Chesney Hawkes, Dr Amir Khan, Victoria Pendleton and Jay Rayner Join Award-Winning LNER Podcast Routes as It Returns for Series 3

01/07/2026

The award-winning LNER travel podcast Routes returns for a third series on 7 July 2026, with broadcaster Jenni Falconer back as host and a standout line-up of guests sharing the journeys that have shaped their lives.

LNER Prepares for Record-Breaking July and August

LNER Prepares for Record-Breaking July and August

30/06/2026

LNER is preparing for its first summer holiday season since introducing thousands of additional services and millions more seats each year through its transformational new timetable.

The double life of LNER driver Jamie Bond

The double life of LNER driver Jamie Bond

26/06/2026

Meet LNER train driver Bond, Jamie Bond.

LNER advises against travel on Wednesday and Thursday following red heat warning

LNER advises against travel on Wednesday and Thursday following red heat warning

22/06/2026

Following the issue of a rare red weather warning, LNER is advising customers travelling throughout this week to check before they travel and strongly recommends customers booked to travel on certain dates do not travel.

A Moving Legacy: LNER Unveils ‘Gresley 150’ Azuma Livery to Celebrate Life of Railway Pioneer

A Moving Legacy: LNER Unveils ‘Gresley 150’ Azuma Livery to Celebrate Life of Railway Pioneer

19/06/2026

To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Nigel Gresley, former Chief Mechanical Engineer of the original LNER, a special Azuma train livery has been unveiled at Doncaster railway station.