Pointless booking a 'quiet coach' these days, it seems people just can not STFU. Glad I've remembered headphones as trying to read otherwise would be impossible. Unbelievable non stop bullshit,, can't people just sit and be quiet for like an hour any more? I'm such a nanna 😂😡 #trains #lner
October 3, 2026 at 11:24 AM
At the cinema and in five minutes have seen long ads for LNER, Avanti, and GWR (and TfL). Possibly a case for GBR….?
October 2, 2026 at 6:27 PM
At the cinema and in five minutes have seen long ads for LNER, Avanti, and GWR (and TfL). Possibly a case for GBR….?
I'm travelling in First Class on the Highland Chieftain. I enjoyed a very nice frittata for lunch.
Currently running 32 minutes late, so I get food and drink and some lovely delay repay!
Currently running 32 minutes late, so I get food and drink and some lovely delay repay!
October 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I'm travelling in First Class on the Highland Chieftain. I enjoyed a very nice frittata for lunch.
Currently running 32 minutes late, so I get food and drink and some lovely delay repay!
Currently running 32 minutes late, so I get food and drink and some lovely delay repay!
3 October, based on past Saturdays:
Most reliable: LNER 06:30 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 100% completed.
Historically most likely to be delayed: Avanti 16:40 Glasgow to Euston, 33% were 30+ min late.
Past records, not a forecast.
More routes and evidence: https://latemate.co.uk/outlook/2026-10-03
Most reliable: LNER 06:30 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 100% completed.
Historically most likely to be delayed: Avanti 16:40 Glasgow to Euston, 33% were 30+ min late.
Past records, not a forecast.
More routes and evidence: https://latemate.co.uk/outlook/2026-10-03
October 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
3 October, based on past Saturdays:
Most reliable: LNER 06:30 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 100% completed.
Historically most likely to be delayed: Avanti 16:40 Glasgow to Euston, 33% were 30+ min late.
Past records, not a forecast.
More routes and evidence: https://latemate.co.uk/outlook/2026-10-03
Most reliable: LNER 06:30 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 100% completed.
Historically most likely to be delayed: Avanti 16:40 Glasgow to Euston, 33% were 30+ min late.
Past records, not a forecast.
More routes and evidence: https://latemate.co.uk/outlook/2026-10-03
Selected routes, 1 October:
Best arrival: LNER 19:25 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 14 min early.
Biggest delay: Avanti 19:53 Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, 89 min late.
314 completed trains. 2 cancelled.
A 89 min delay may allow Delay Repay compensation.
https://latemate.co.uk/daily/2026-10-01
Best arrival: LNER 19:25 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 14 min early.
Biggest delay: Avanti 19:53 Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, 89 min late.
314 completed trains. 2 cancelled.
A 89 min delay may allow Delay Repay compensation.
https://latemate.co.uk/daily/2026-10-01
October 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Selected routes, 1 October:
Best arrival: LNER 19:25 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 14 min early.
Biggest delay: Avanti 19:53 Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, 89 min late.
314 completed trains. 2 cancelled.
A 89 min delay may allow Delay Repay compensation.
https://latemate.co.uk/daily/2026-10-01
Best arrival: LNER 19:25 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 14 min early.
Biggest delay: Avanti 19:53 Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, 89 min late.
314 completed trains. 2 cancelled.
A 89 min delay may allow Delay Repay compensation.
https://latemate.co.uk/daily/2026-10-01
Honoured to join Paddle Steamer Waverley on the Thames today, 80 years to the day since her launch by the original LNER!
I was delighted to sound the whistle under Tower Bridge!
Well done to the volunteers, supporters and crew who are dedicated to keeping this LNER icon in operational service!
I was delighted to sound the whistle under Tower Bridge!
Well done to the volunteers, supporters and crew who are dedicated to keeping this LNER icon in operational service!
October 2, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Honoured to join Paddle Steamer Waverley on the Thames today, 80 years to the day since her launch by the original LNER!
I was delighted to sound the whistle under Tower Bridge!
Well done to the volunteers, supporters and crew who are dedicated to keeping this LNER icon in operational service!
I was delighted to sound the whistle under Tower Bridge!
Well done to the volunteers, supporters and crew who are dedicated to keeping this LNER icon in operational service!
Goodbye Scotland, see you in 2 weeks.
For now I’m on the first train of many , to explore another slice of Europe. Bonus beer, it is Friday after all.
For now I’m on the first train of many , to explore another slice of Europe. Bonus beer, it is Friday after all.
October 2, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Goodbye Scotland, see you in 2 weeks.
For now I’m on the first train of many , to explore another slice of Europe. Bonus beer, it is Friday after all.
For now I’m on the first train of many , to explore another slice of Europe. Bonus beer, it is Friday after all.
No, but we've got first class tickets and a hotel room to break the journey in halfway.
Also, the *slowest* train we're taking (apart from the Paris Metro, for one stop) is an LNER Azuma (max speed 200km/h). Then it's EuroStar, TGV, and AVE, all with top speeds of 300km/h.
Also, the *slowest* train we're taking (apart from the Paris Metro, for one stop) is an LNER Azuma (max speed 200km/h). Then it's EuroStar, TGV, and AVE, all with top speeds of 300km/h.
October 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
No, but we've got first class tickets and a hotel room to break the journey in halfway.
Also, the *slowest* train we're taking (apart from the Paris Metro, for one stop) is an LNER Azuma (max speed 200km/h). Then it's EuroStar, TGV, and AVE, all with top speeds of 300km/h.
Also, the *slowest* train we're taking (apart from the Paris Metro, for one stop) is an LNER Azuma (max speed 200km/h). Then it's EuroStar, TGV, and AVE, all with top speeds of 300km/h.
Do LNER and Trainline deliberately collude to delay customer compensation? LNER requires a barcode, Trainline doesn't show it day after, give UTN on chat instead saying it's enough and LNER say on chat it isn't.
October 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Do LNER and Trainline deliberately collude to delay customer compensation? LNER requires a barcode, Trainline doesn't show it day after, give UTN on chat instead saying it's enough and LNER say on chat it isn't.
I'm now an hour into a 7½ journey onboard the Highland Cheiftain that goes from London to Inverness.
I've done the full route from Inverness to London before, and I'm pleased to report that hot food is being served this time!
I've done the full route from Inverness to London before, and I'm pleased to report that hot food is being served this time!
October 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
I'm now an hour into a 7½ journey onboard the Highland Cheiftain that goes from London to Inverness.
I've done the full route from Inverness to London before, and I'm pleased to report that hot food is being served this time!
I've done the full route from Inverness to London before, and I'm pleased to report that hot food is being served this time!
The iconic paddle steamer was launched into the river Kelvin on October 2, 1946
Waverley marks 80th anniversary
The Waverley paddle steamer is today celebrating the 80th anniversary of first being launched into the River Kelvin in Glasgow. The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer made a spectacular passage through London’s Tower Bridge shortly after 9.30am today, as part of a special anniversary sailing on the River Thames. Waverley was launched at Pointhouse Yard of A&J Inglis in Glasgow on October 2 1946 by Lady Matthews, wife of the chairman of the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER).
thelochsidepress.com
October 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The iconic paddle steamer was launched into the river Kelvin on October 2, 1946
Gresley W1 LNER No. 10000 on the London King’s Cross turntable in 1931.
W1 No. 10000 (known as the ‘Hush-Hush’ due to its secrecy) was a one-off experimental steam locomotive fitted with a high pressure water-tube boiler.
W1 No. 10000 (known as the ‘Hush-Hush’ due to its secrecy) was a one-off experimental steam locomotive fitted with a high pressure water-tube boiler.
October 2, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Gresley W1 LNER No. 10000 on the London King’s Cross turntable in 1931.
W1 No. 10000 (known as the ‘Hush-Hush’ due to its secrecy) was a one-off experimental steam locomotive fitted with a high pressure water-tube boiler.
W1 No. 10000 (known as the ‘Hush-Hush’ due to its secrecy) was a one-off experimental steam locomotive fitted with a high pressure water-tube boiler.
A real “there but for the grace of LNER go I” moment.
October 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
A real “there but for the grace of LNER go I” moment.
The seats on the Pendolinos are better than on the LNER Azumas and GWR IEP trains.
October 1, 2026 at 9:23 PM
The seats on the Pendolinos are better than on the LNER Azumas and GWR IEP trains.
I mean, technically, the first series was on the LNER, not the Caledonian sleeper
October 1, 2026 at 6:57 PM
I mean, technically, the first series was on the LNER, not the Caledonian sleeper
2 October, based on past Fridays:
Most reliable: LNER 07:30 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 100% completed.
Historically most likely to be delayed: Avanti 16:53 Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, 39% were 30+ min late.
Past records, not a forecast.
More: https://latemate.co.uk/outlook/2026-10-02
Most reliable: LNER 07:30 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 100% completed.
Historically most likely to be delayed: Avanti 16:53 Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, 39% were 30+ min late.
Past records, not a forecast.
More: https://latemate.co.uk/outlook/2026-10-02
October 1, 2026 at 4:27 PM
2 October, based on past Fridays:
Most reliable: LNER 07:30 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 100% completed.
Historically most likely to be delayed: Avanti 16:53 Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, 39% were 30+ min late.
Past records, not a forecast.
More: https://latemate.co.uk/outlook/2026-10-02
Most reliable: LNER 07:30 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 100% completed.
Historically most likely to be delayed: Avanti 16:53 Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, 39% were 30+ min late.
Past records, not a forecast.
More: https://latemate.co.uk/outlook/2026-10-02
Selected routes, 30 September:
Best arrival: LNER 19:25 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 17 min early.
Biggest delay: Avanti 09:40 Glasgow to Euston, 57 min late.
312 completed trains. 3 cancelled.
A 57 min delay may allow Delay Repay compensation.
https://latemate.co.uk/daily/2026-09-30
Best arrival: LNER 19:25 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 17 min early.
Biggest delay: Avanti 09:40 Glasgow to Euston, 57 min late.
312 completed trains. 3 cancelled.
A 57 min delay may allow Delay Repay compensation.
https://latemate.co.uk/daily/2026-09-30
October 1, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Selected routes, 30 September:
Best arrival: LNER 19:25 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 17 min early.
Biggest delay: Avanti 09:40 Glasgow to Euston, 57 min late.
312 completed trains. 3 cancelled.
A 57 min delay may allow Delay Repay compensation.
https://latemate.co.uk/daily/2026-09-30
Best arrival: LNER 19:25 Edinburgh to King's Cross, 17 min early.
Biggest delay: Avanti 09:40 Glasgow to Euston, 57 min late.
312 completed trains. 3 cancelled.
A 57 min delay may allow Delay Repay compensation.
https://latemate.co.uk/daily/2026-09-30
I made a lil' video thing about a steam train!
Yesterday, the gorgeous LNER B1 61306 Mayflower visited Kent on the Golden Arrow circular railtour. So I figured it'd be rude not to say hi!
Features some serious chuffage. 🚂
youtube.com/shorts/30cjK...
Yesterday, the gorgeous LNER B1 61306 Mayflower visited Kent on the Golden Arrow circular railtour. So I figured it'd be rude not to say hi!
Features some serious chuffage. 🚂
youtube.com/shorts/30cjK...
A Mayflower In Kent! #train #steamtrain #trainspotting #railway
YouTube video by AJ Omega
youtube.com
October 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
I made a lil' video thing about a steam train!
Yesterday, the gorgeous LNER B1 61306 Mayflower visited Kent on the Golden Arrow circular railtour. So I figured it'd be rude not to say hi!
Features some serious chuffage. 🚂
youtube.com/shorts/30cjK...
Yesterday, the gorgeous LNER B1 61306 Mayflower visited Kent on the Golden Arrow circular railtour. So I figured it'd be rude not to say hi!
Features some serious chuffage. 🚂
youtube.com/shorts/30cjK...
Proud that @LNER.co.uk won the Rail Operator award at last night’s Business Travel Awards Europe.
The judges praised LNER for demonstrating how commercial innovation, close partnership and traveller engagement can drive meaningful behavioural change from air to rail.
The judges praised LNER for demonstrating how commercial innovation, close partnership and traveller engagement can drive meaningful behavioural change from air to rail.
October 1, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Proud that @LNER.co.uk won the Rail Operator award at last night’s Business Travel Awards Europe.
The judges praised LNER for demonstrating how commercial innovation, close partnership and traveller engagement can drive meaningful behavioural change from air to rail.
The judges praised LNER for demonstrating how commercial innovation, close partnership and traveller engagement can drive meaningful behavioural change from air to rail.
Renationalise these specific trains (to LNER, it’s crazy they get to waste these crowded paths)
NEW: Lumo is running services between London and Scotland lasting more than five-and-a-half hours despite having no available toilets 🚨
Trains between London and Scotland running despite toilets being out of use
www.thenational.scot
October 1, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Renationalise these specific trains (to LNER, it’s crazy they get to waste these crowded paths)
via LNER. I think if it was a more fair and standardised system, then it would look like that GBR is for the people. Then there is the rental of rolling stock. That also needs to be, somehow, brought back into the public ownership. Maintenance, example the new Transpennine trains in 2034 are
September 30, 2026 at 9:47 PM
via LNER. I think if it was a more fair and standardised system, then it would look like that GBR is for the people. Then there is the rental of rolling stock. That also needs to be, somehow, brought back into the public ownership. Maintenance, example the new Transpennine trains in 2034 are
@heidialexander.bsky.social can we please look at, now that Avanti are coming back into public ownership in March, that their fare system is looked at please. Leeds to London - LNER is a longer distance and costs less than Manchester to Euston on avanti regardless of seat class and costs less
September 30, 2026 at 9:47 PM
@heidialexander.bsky.social can we please look at, now that Avanti are coming back into public ownership in March, that their fare system is looked at please. Leeds to London - LNER is a longer distance and costs less than Manchester to Euston on avanti regardless of seat class and costs less
Had a fun few days bringing dead and sick locomotives back to life. We have a LMS Patriot (ill for 20+ years) a King Arthur class (eBay) a Midland Compound (eBay) and a LNER J50 (eBay). Lot of fun working on these.
#modelrailway #OO #Modeltrains #modeltrain #railway.
#modelrailway #OO #Modeltrains #modeltrain #railway.
September 30, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Had a fun few days bringing dead and sick locomotives back to life. We have a LMS Patriot (ill for 20+ years) a King Arthur class (eBay) a Midland Compound (eBay) and a LNER J50 (eBay). Lot of fun working on these.
#modelrailway #OO #Modeltrains #modeltrain #railway.
#modelrailway #OO #Modeltrains #modeltrain #railway.
LNER Thompson Class B1 No. 61096 was a 4-6-0 steam locomotive built in November 1946 by the North British Locomotive Company as LNER No. 1096.
LNER Thompson Class B1 No. 61096 was a 4-6-0 steam locomotive built in November 1946 by the North British Locomotive Company as LNER No. 1096.
arkies8.wordpress.com
September 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
LNER Thompson Class B1 No. 61096 was a 4-6-0 steam locomotive built in November 1946 by the North British Locomotive Company as LNER No. 1096.