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Chiltern Railways running new reduced timetable from Monday 16th November Chiltern Railway services from Monday 16th November will be moving to a slightly reduced timetable to ensure that vital train services for those needing to travel can keep running. Overall, the new timetable represents a reduction of 31 trains across the whole week and customers should check their train times on the Chiltern website before travelling. The move ensures the…
Chiltern Railways warns of engineering works taking place on 11th and 12th January Chiltern Railways has advised customers travelling on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January 2020 that the line between London Marylebone and Wembley Stadium/Harrow-on-the-Hill is closed all day due to engineering works. As a result, no Chiltern Railways trains will operate in or out of Marylebone and all journeys will be affected. This work forms part of Britain’s…
It's everyone's journey. Public transport is at the heart of how we all live our lives. At Chiltern Railways we want public transport to be truly inclusive so disabled people can travel as easily and confidently as everyone else. The new guidance for using public transport is there to help keep us all safe, yet we know that travelling in a Covid-19 environment has presented a number of challenges for many disabled people. The ‘it’s everyone’s…,…
Advice to Bucks customers travelling on 26 June and 11 July Chiltern Railways are advising Bucks customers travelling on Saturday 26 June and Sunday 11 July that there will be changes to train timetables due to key fixtures taking place at Wembley Stadium. On these dates Chiltern will be providing longer trains to/from Wembley. In order to facilitate this, rail replacement buses will operate all day between Beaconsfield and Aylesbury Vale…
Looking to travel outside of the peak? Super Off-Peak tickets are our cheapest tickets if you don't to be tied to a specific train - but you'll still get a great price as you'll be avoiding the busiest periods., You can travel back at anytime outside the restricted periods within a month of the outward journey., Why purchase a Super Off-Peak Ticket?, Cheaper than Off-Peak and Anytime tickets. You can buy the ticket anytime before you wish to…
Santa talking to children on the Santa Train If you happened to be at Birmingham Moor Street station on Saturday 16 December, you would have seen a very unusual sight – Santa Claus and his elves welcoming excited children from Birmingham Children’s Hospital as they embarked on a magical journey to London on board the Chiltern Santa Train. The festive train, which was unveiled by Chiltern Railways as the UK’s fastest sleigh earlier this month,…
Chiltern Railways’ festive timetable will run between 24 December and 2 January, with a special service once again running on Boxing Day between London Marylebone and Oxford Parkway via Bicester Village. Chiltern will also operate additional after-midnight services from London on New Year's Eve. On Boxing Day two trains per hour will operate from approximately 08.00 – 20.00 and will call at London Marylebone, Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, High…,…
There will be some improvement work between 7 to the 22 July in the Oxford area Chiltern Railways is warning that services from Oxford Parkway will be busier than normal between 07th July and 22nd July 2018 because of track improvement work around Oxford. The Network Rail improvement work will modernise the existing 1960s signalling and track layout to make train services in the Oxford area more reliable. Oxford Parkway will be a popular…
AVP is 10 • The station made history on the 14th December 2008 with its first service departing for Marylebone at 0727, two years ahead of schedule! • Aylesbury Vale Parkway, today, has 169,000 customer journeys a year. Aylesbury Vale Parkway celebrated 10 years since it opened by giving customers a “thank you” cupcake, after a successful decade in operation. The £12 million station was jointly funded by Chiltern…
The 'City of Dreaming Spires' boasts 1,500 listed buildings, from every major period of British architectural history from the 11th century onwards. The centre looks like an enchanted fairy-tale city- no wonder Oxford is a firm favourite of film makers all over the world, and has inspired countless famous writers over the centuries. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a history and heritage holiday, cultured city break, a family…
Chiltern Railways puts Britain's first hybrid-powered train to the test Britain’s first hybrid-powered train was put through its paces during a test run with senior members of Chiltern Railways in Derbyshire earlier this week. The Class 168 Chiltern train has been fitted with a Rolls Royce MTU hybrid drive which will cut noise emissions in stations and deliver zero emissions when operating under battery power. Chiltern Railways’ Managing…
Snow heroes at Leamington Spa While snow, wind and freezing temperatures caused havoc across the UK over the past week, staff at Chiltern Railways were warmed by a huge amount of praise from the online community. The train operator demonstrated some of the values that earned them the Train Operator of the Year award at the 2018 Rail Business Awards, with staff at both Chiltern Railways and Network Rail going above and beyond to keep the…
During the pandemic train companies worked with the government to introduce temporary changes to refund policies, so that passengers weren't left out of pocket by the unprecedented challenges presented by lockdown. As services continue to be uplifted and restrictions ease, those temporary changes are no longer needed and have now reverted back to their original terms and conditions (this change happened on the 7th September 2020). If you're…,…
Flock to a hidden gem on the Chiltern line, Cooped up with a restless brood? Or looking for somewhere different to explore with friends?, Travel Free Range and hop on a train, because there’s plenty to do and see in the idyllic hills of the Chilterns. Experience the Hellfire caves, one of the most haunted places in the UK. Lose yourself in a tropical butterfly paradise at Stratford's Butterfly Farm. Or witness over 100 years of British automobile…
Trains to Bicester Village, Bicester Village is a luxury shopping destination, nestled in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. Home to more than 150 boutiques from the world’s most celebrated brands, discover the best in beauty, fashion, homeware and everything in between – all just under an hour from London. Expect the extraordinary from the moment you arrive. Opt for a tailored approach to styling with their five-star guest services,…
Chiltern Railways is offering free Standard off-peak travel for Flybe customers on all its services, following news that the airline has gone into administration. The train company, which runs services from London Marylebone to Birmingham, Aylesbury, Kidderminster and Oxford, has also extended this to Flybe employees. Flybe customers simply have to show their booking confirmation or e-ticket on any Chiltern Railways service. Meanwhile Flybe…
Chiltern Railways named top operator for journeys between London and the West Midlands and Oxford Passengers have once again ranked Chiltern Railways as the best operator for journeys between London and the West Midlands and Oxford in the National Rail Passenger Survey (NRPS). The survey revealed that 89% of customers on the companies West Midlands route and 88% on the Oxford route said that overall the Chiltern Railways service was good or…
Warwick Castle and Chiltern Railways Competition Terms and Conditions:, Prize: x 4 McFly Tickets and Free Chiltern Railways Train Tickets to the event, By entering this prize draw, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions The prize draw is open to members of the public aged, 18 years, and over and residents of the UK only, except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or any third party directly associated with…
Yes - if you have purchased a ticket and your train is cancelled or delayed, and you choose not to travel, you may return the unused ticket to the original retailer from which the ticket was purchased and you will be given a full refund with no administration fee being charged. This applies to all tickets including those that are usually non-refundable. You must write to the original retailer or Train Company (from whom the ticket was purchased…
Escape the bustle of the city with a relaxed shopping experience., This arty enclave offers design-led shopping, from jewellery and fashion, to fair-trade furnishings and affordable artwork. Relax in one of the cafes and restaurants which enjoy spectacular views of the river Thames. Arriving via train gives you so much more flexibility to enjoy your shopping experience. Leave the hassles of parking behind with our cheap train tickets to Gabriel's…