Extra Express trains won't help overcrowding says RailFuture insidecroydon.com/2026/09/25/e... #Croydon #Gatwick @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social
September 25, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Extra Express trains won't help overcrowding says RailFuture insidecroydon.com/2026/09/25/e... #Croydon #Gatwick @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social
Railfuture policy director Ian Brown explains the transport implications of key bills in the king's speech | Ian Brown
Back on track? The transport plans of the new government
Railfuture policy director Ian Brown explains the transport implications of key bills in the king's speech Railfuture Policy Director Ian Brown explains the transport implications of the bills identif...
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September 10, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Railfuture policy director Ian Brown explains the transport implications of key bills in the king's speech | Ian Brown
Railfuture is now on Bluesky. For now we will also continue to post on X.
November 28, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Railfuture is now on Bluesky. For now we will also continue to post on X.
No viable alternative route exists currently - only way to do so would be to reinstate the line from Okehampton to Plymouth via Tavistock, but that's not without substantial difficulties... including the need to rebuild Meldon Viaduct.
www.railfuture.org.uk/Exeter-to-Pl...
www.railfuture.org.uk/Exeter-to-Pl...
Railfuture | Exeter to Plymouth
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January 24, 2026 at 2:35 PM
No viable alternative route exists currently - only way to do so would be to reinstate the line from Okehampton to Plymouth via Tavistock, but that's not without substantial difficulties... including the need to rebuild Meldon Viaduct.
www.railfuture.org.uk/Exeter-to-Pl...
www.railfuture.org.uk/Exeter-to-Pl...
Railfuture welcomes today's government announcement of plans to develop Northern Powerhouse Rail in three phases, building on the TransPennine Route Upgrade between Leeds and Manchester which is in progress. www.railfuture.org.uk/Northern-pow...
Railfuture | Northern powerhouse
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January 14, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Railfuture welcomes today's government announcement of plans to develop Northern Powerhouse Rail in three phases, building on the TransPennine Route Upgrade between Leeds and Manchester which is in progress. www.railfuture.org.uk/Northern-pow...
A spokesperson for 'Railfuture':
“What would be the justification for jacking up fares above inflation? There isn’t any. It’s ripping off the customer, driving people off the trains and on to our congested road network, which is in no one’s interest.”
...whilst still subsidising aviation...
“What would be the justification for jacking up fares above inflation? There isn’t any. It’s ripping off the customer, driving people off the trains and on to our congested road network, which is in no one’s interest.”
...whilst still subsidising aviation...
Rail fares in England could rise by ‘outrageous’ 5.5% next year
Rail fares in England could rise by ‘outrageous’ 5.5% next year
Campaigners say passengers may be priced off trains as July inflation figure is likely to push up ticket prices
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Train fares in England could rise by as much as 5.6% next year, as campaigners said passengers could be priced off the railway.
Increases in train ticket prices are calculated using the inflation reading for July, which will be announced on Wednesday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A spokesperson for 'Railfuture':
“What would be the justification for jacking up fares above inflation? There isn’t any. It’s ripping off the customer, driving people off the trains and on to our congested road network, which is in no one’s interest.”
...whilst still subsidising aviation...
“What would be the justification for jacking up fares above inflation? There isn’t any. It’s ripping off the customer, driving people off the trains and on to our congested road network, which is in no one’s interest.”
...whilst still subsidising aviation...
Railfuture welcomes the plan in today's budget to introduce Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars. We are less content with the decision to extend the fuel duty cut. www.railfuture.org.uk/Modal-shift#...
Railfuture | Modal shift
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www.railfuture.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Railfuture welcomes the plan in today's budget to introduce Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars. We are less content with the decision to extend the fuel duty cut. www.railfuture.org.uk/Modal-shift#...
See also www.wisbechrail.org.uk
Wisbech Rail Reopening Campaign | Railfuture leading the Wisbech Railway Reopening Campaign
www.wisbechrail.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
See also www.wisbechrail.org.uk
A railway lobbying group is calling for the Gatwick Express to be shut down as a dedicated rail link and for its trains to be reused to increase capacity on the busy Brighton Mainline.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/rai...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/rai...
Railfuture urges end of dedicated Gatwick Express to boost Brighton Mainline capacity
A railway lobbying group is calling for the Gatwick Express to be shut down as a dedicated rail link and for its trains to be reused to increase capacity on the busy Brighton Mainline.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A railway lobbying group is calling for the Gatwick Express to be shut down as a dedicated rail link and for its trains to be reused to increase capacity on the busy Brighton Mainline.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/rai...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/rai...
Info here: www.railfuture.org.uk/CIV-tickets
Railfuture | CIV tickets
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June 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Info here: www.railfuture.org.uk/CIV-tickets
Rail campaigners have questioned how improvements to Wales’ rail network will be funded as they set out priorities ahead of the Senedd election l
Rail campaigners question funding behind TfW plans ahead of Senedd election
Rail campaigners have questioned how improvements to Wales’ rail network will be funded as they set out priorities ahead of the Senedd election. Railfuture Cymru, an independent organisation represent...
nation.cymru
May 5, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Rail campaigners have questioned how improvements to Wales’ rail network will be funded as they set out priorities ahead of the Senedd election l
Of course the line needs reopening through Tavistock to Plymouth, to give proper connectivity for Cornwall & as diversionary route for Dawlish. Plymouth (pop260k) is largest city in UK with 1 rail connection. Railfuture info on Okehampton line is here: railfuture.org.uk/The-Okehampt...
Railfuture | The Okehampton Line
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October 20, 2023 at 9:04 AM
Of course the line needs reopening through Tavistock to Plymouth, to give proper connectivity for Cornwall & as diversionary route for Dawlish. Plymouth (pop260k) is largest city in UK with 1 rail connection. Railfuture info on Okehampton line is here: railfuture.org.uk/The-Okehampt...
Time to scrap overpriced Gatwick Express ruse, says rail report insidecroydon.com/2025/11/18/t... #Croydon #Gatwick #Southern @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social @christianwolmar.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social
Time to scrap overpriced Gatwick Express ruse, says rail report
Campaign group says ‘premium’ service’s ticket prices ‘bamboozle’ foreign visitors, and can be up to three times more expensive than standard fares. Railfuture is hold…
insidecroydon.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Time to scrap overpriced Gatwick Express ruse, says rail report insidecroydon.com/2025/11/18/t... #Croydon #Gatwick #Southern @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social @christianwolmar.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social
The Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill is due to receive Royal Assent today.
Chris Page, Railfuture Chair said: “The easy part is taking a Train Operator into public ownership. Then the heavy work starts....
Read on at:
www.linkedin.com/posts/railfu...
Chris Page, Railfuture Chair said: “The easy part is taking a Train Operator into public ownership. Then the heavy work starts....
Read on at:
www.linkedin.com/posts/railfu...
November 28, 2024 at 1:37 PM
The Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill is due to receive Royal Assent today.
Chris Page, Railfuture Chair said: “The easy part is taking a Train Operator into public ownership. Then the heavy work starts....
Read on at:
www.linkedin.com/posts/railfu...
Chris Page, Railfuture Chair said: “The easy part is taking a Train Operator into public ownership. Then the heavy work starts....
Read on at:
www.linkedin.com/posts/railfu...
It'll be in one of the @railfuture.bsky.social campaigns www.railfuture.org.uk/East+Anglia+...
Railfuture | East Anglia Campaigns
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www.railfuture.org.uk
December 18, 2024 at 10:48 AM
It'll be in one of the @railfuture.bsky.social campaigns www.railfuture.org.uk/East+Anglia+...
RailFuture Devon & Cornwall map 2025
#transit #rail #DevonUK #CornwallUK #Kernow
@railfuture.bsky.social
#transit #rail #DevonUK #CornwallUK #Kernow
@railfuture.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
RailFuture Devon & Cornwall map 2025
#transit #rail #DevonUK #CornwallUK #Kernow
@railfuture.bsky.social
#transit #rail #DevonUK #CornwallUK #Kernow
@railfuture.bsky.social
Hence Rail Future East need much more support - they’ve done the ground work www.railfuture.org.uk/East-Anglia
Railfuture | East Anglia
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April 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Hence Rail Future East need much more support - they’ve done the ground work www.railfuture.org.uk/East-Anglia
Umm. Remind me, can anyone remember the name of the Honorary President of Railfuture who was less than keen on high speed networks?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The most dynamic countries are surging ahead with high-speed rail. Others, like Britain, are stuck in the station | Christian Wolmar
Around the world, these trains have boosted economies, development and prestige. The costs of missing out are high, says transport writer and author Christian Wolmar
www.theguardian.com
August 4, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Umm. Remind me, can anyone remember the name of the Honorary President of Railfuture who was less than keen on high speed networks?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Arriving from tomorrow: 130% fare increases on LNER www.railfuture.org.uk/Press-releas...
Railfuture | Press release 4th February 2024
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www.railfuture.org.uk
February 4, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Arriving from tomorrow: 130% fare increases on LNER www.railfuture.org.uk/Press-releas...
Also, local branches can get in touch with their regional Rail Future group to see which line re-opening campaigns are already going. www.railfuture.org.uk/Welcome-to-R... (Put those in local election manifestos & create the political debate & local media coverage)
Railfuture | Welcome to Railfuture
Railfuture
www.railfuture.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Also, local branches can get in touch with their regional Rail Future group to see which line re-opening campaigns are already going. www.railfuture.org.uk/Welcome-to-R... (Put those in local election manifestos & create the political debate & local media coverage)
Why is @railfuture.bsky.social proposing a Thameslink 2 tunnel that skips Central London in favor of a Lewisham-Canary Wharf-Stratford route? www.railfuture.org.uk/Thameslink-2
Railfuture | Thameslink 2
Railfuture
www.railfuture.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Why is @railfuture.bsky.social proposing a Thameslink 2 tunnel that skips Central London in favor of a Lewisham-Canary Wharf-Stratford route? www.railfuture.org.uk/Thameslink-2