Alex Hynes

Good morning from Harrogate as we get into Friday. The 0813 to York is on time and we’re on our way with new conductor Colin. Nice guy! 👏 Hope you all have a pleasant day - check in with the team @northernassist if you need any help on your travels today and over the weekend.

Good morning from Derby. A refurbished @CrossCountryUK train is my chariot to York! Very swish inside. Well done to everyone involved. @NetworkRailEM 👏

💥 New! We’ve just added 200 more routes to our Family Ticket range. 2 adults & up to 4 kids can travel for a lot less, just in time for the Easter hols! 👀 Just like Liverpool>Blackpool: Walk-up price £72.90. Family Fare £10.00, saving £62.90 (86%!) 👉 northernrailway.co.uk/news/northern-…

At the champions league of volunteering! An amazing night with over 600 special people at the Community Rail Awards in Derby. So many people doing so many good things ❤️👇 #CRA26

Well done to the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership, and all the other nominees and winners at the community rail awards ❤️👇 #CRA26

One of my favourite events of the year. The work undertaken by warm-hearted volunteers across the nation is outstanding, supported by the amazing team at @CommunityRail. 🥰

We celebrated 20 years of service of our Class 185!🎊 On Saturday 14th March 2006, the Class 185 fleet entered service with TransPennine Express, strengthening regional connectivity across the North. 20 years on, the fleet remains a core part of TransPennine Express’ operations, delivering reliable inter-urban services and supporting millions of passenger journeys. 🚄 @Siemens

We’re expanding our Family Fares ahead of Easter! Our ‘Family Fare’ ticketing initiative offers cheap single tickets for up to two adults and four children under the age of 15 travelling together - saving on average 80% compared with buying separate tickets. The expansion adds new discounted tickets on over 200 more routes including: 🔷 Morpeth – Newcastle 🔷 Middlesbrough - Saltburn 🔷 Doncaster - Leeds 🔷 Liverpool Lime Street – Blackpool North 🔷 Blackpool North - Leeds 🔷 Preston - Leeds 🔷 Wilmslow – Manchester Piccadilly Find our more and get your Family tickets at: northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/family

Back by popular demand, the @railway200 train is returning to Blackpool North! 🥳 Tickets are FREE, but limited, so get them whilst you can. Oh and it’s visiting Stockport too! 👇

Latest passenger rail usage stats show there were 466 million journeys between October to December 2025 - up 4% compared to 446 million in the same quarter last year. More: dataportal.orr.gov.uk/statistics/usa…

We’re continuing to support Neurodiversity Celebration Week. 💚 Our accessibility team have introduced sensory packs to help our neurodivergent customers manage sensory sensitivities, and to create a more comfortable journey. Find out more > orlo.uk/jJtsw 📲

Two brand new railway stations in the Black Country opened their doors to customers for the first time today (Thursday 19 March). More here: railuk.com/railway-statio… #railstations #stations #railinfrastructure #railtransport #railindustry #ukrail #westmidlands #blackcountry #wmr

🚨 Big upgrade incoming for @greateranglia’s busiest depot! Crown Point in Norwich is getting a full roof overhaul—new cladding, skylights, safety systems & more. ➡️ Behind‑the‑scenes engineering you need to see 👀 Read more: railtechnologymagazine.com/articles/upgra… #RailIndustry #UKRail #Engineering #GreaterAnglia

🚆 All aboard! This morning, our services called for the 1st time at Darlaston & Willenhall 🗺️ The stations will connect passengers to the Shrewsbury, Birmingham & Wolverhampton. ♿ They feature sheltered platforms, accessible lifts, ticket machines, and secure cycle racks.

New stops have been announced today for Inspiration, the touring exhibition train journeying across Britain, commemorating 200 years since the birth of the modern railway. New locations include Stockport, Blackpool and East Lancashire. This is a great family day out for children of all ages with interactive exhibits and activities to keep everyone entertained. Secure your tickets early to avoid disappointment: railway200.co.uk/inspiration

🚆✨ The Settle–Carlisle line is set for a huge milestone this year, with over 1 million journeys expected as it marks 150 years of stunning rail travel. From the Yorkshire Dales to the Ribblehead Viaduct, be inspired for your next trip: scenicrailbritain.com/lines/settle-c… #SettleCarlisle150

♻️ Take a look around Whitemoor, where we collect waste from all over Britain so we can reuse it to maintain and develop our railway: 👉 bit.ly/4lyezZY #GlobalRecyclingDay

‼️ Willenhall and Darlaston stations open tomorrow, reconnecting these two Black Country communities to the rail network for the first time in more than 60 years. 📖 Read our blog to find out more! 🔗 westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/about-us/blog-…

More views of a better, brighter Sunderland Station 👇

🚨 Passengers for Willenhall and Darlaston – your wait is over! Tomorrow, we’re opening two new railway stations in the heart of the Black Country. 🚆 If you’re heading to Wolverhampton, your first departure will be 6:47am from Darlaston or 6:50am from Willenhall. 🚆 For Birmingham New Street, hop on board the 7:07am service from Willenhall or the 7:11am service from Darlaston. Plus, join us at the stations from 7:30am tomorrow to get your hands on some special goodies to mark the occasion! 👀 Who’s ready to be first through the doors?