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Communications Director, LNER Former BBC Head of Midlands, Editor of ITV London Tonight, Editor of LBC. (Posts prior to 13/11/2024 are an archive of X posts)

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The Hatfield rail crash memorial, with four lit candles, and numerous flowers.

The Hatfield rail crash memorial, with four lit candles, and numerous flowers.

It has been an honour to join families and survivors of the Hatfield Rail Crash in the chapel of Hatfield House for a memorial service this morning, on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.

17.10.2025 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A plaque which reads This memorial garden has been created in memory of those who died in the Hatfield rail tragedy on October 17th, 2000. Please treat it with respect.

A plaque which reads This memorial garden has been created in memory of those who died in the Hatfield rail tragedy on October 17th, 2000. Please treat it with respect.

Afterwards we laid flowers at the memorial and at 12.23pm, the time of the crash, held a minuteโ€™s silence. We remember the four men who died in the crash, the people who were injured and everyone who was touched by the tragedy.

17.10.2025 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A photo of Penny Lancaster with the Routes and LNER logos in the top right corner

A photo of Penny Lancaster with the Routes and LNER logos in the top right corner

Routes, our @LNER.co.uk podcast, is back!

Season 2 begins with host Jenni Falconer chatting with guest Penny Lancaster about the places she loves to travel to

Find Routes by scanning the QR code on the back of your LNER seat or wherever you get your podcasts - plus itโ€™s now in vision on YouTube!

14.10.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Penny Lancaster: Glamour, Grit and the Great Escape | Routes Podcast
YouTube video by Routes Podcast Penny Lancaster: Glamour, Grit and the Great Escape | Routes Podcast

Or you can now watch Routes on YouTube!

youtu.be/6IAT7TV9fNs?...

14.10.2025 07:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

pod.link/1777089816

14.10.2025 07:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธRoutes from @lner.co.uk is back!

Join new host Jenni Falconer with model, photographer and Special Constable Penny Lancaster as she tells all about life with Sir Rod Stewart.

Find Routes wherever you get your podcasts, or simply scan the QR code on the back of a seat on an LNER train.

14.10.2025 07:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From tracks to train-ing: The LNER host inspiring others to stay fighting fit | RailBusinessDaily From delivering first class service to fitness classes for firefighters, LNER Customer Experience Leader, Jackie Gordine, is fully onboard when it comes

From tracks to train-ing: The @lner.co.uk host inspiring others to stay fighting fit

news.railbusinessdaily.com/from-tracks-...

03.10.2025 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LNER Further Improves 4G Mobile and WiFi Coverage on East Coast Main Line - News By ISPreview.co.uk #4G #5G #MobileBroadband #O2 #Politics #ThreeUK #Trains #VirginMedia #Vodafone
www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/20...

23.09.2025 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LNER releases tickets for train trips over the Christmas holidays LNER has started selling tickets today for journeys over the Christmas period, so you can grab a reserved seat before theyโ€™re all snapped up.

LNER releases tickets for train trips over the Christmas holidays

www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lne...

25.09.2025 10:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšฒ Pleased to support the launch of LNER Beryl Bikes in Leeds. More e-bikes and bays make it simpler for people to cut congestion and pollution, and enjoy our brilliant city.

The bikes are parked outside Leeds Train Station and across the city.

25.09.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A line-up of LNER Beryl Bikes with (L-R) Warrick Dent, Alex Sobel, Tracy Brabin, Fabian Hamilton and David Horne in front of Leeds station Queens Hotel

A line-up of LNER Beryl Bikes with (L-R) Warrick Dent, Alex Sobel, Tracy Brabin, Fabian Hamilton and David Horne in front of Leeds station Queens Hotel

Great to be in Leeds today with Mayor Tracy Brabin, MPs Alex Sobel and Fabian Hamilton and Leeds City Council to launch our @lner.co.uk partnership with Beryl Bikes. Arrive by train and hire an e-bike to explore the city! Dock it when you've finished!

23.09.2025 15:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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National recognition at 'railway industry's Oscars' for York-based operator York-based train operator LNER has won the Customer Service Excellence Award at the National Rail Awards in London.

LNER wins Customer Service Award for period package scheme

www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2547853...

@lner.co.uk @railmagazine.bsky.social

19.09.2025 06:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
LNER staff and host Nina Hossain with the award

LNER staff and host Nina Hossain with the award

Customer service excellence is what everyone @lner.co.uk strives for day in, day out - so delighted for it to be recognised at the #nationalrailawards.

โ€œPackage For A Friendโ€ - making period products available discreetly on trains and stations - is now being rolled out by other train operators.

18.09.2025 06:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
https://railway200.co.uk/inspiration/

More details and how to book:

railway200.co.uk/inspiration/

12.09.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If youโ€™re looking for something to do this weekend, the excellent @railway200.bsky.social exhibition train is in Darlington.

So much to see and do onboard, itโ€™s worth a visit!

12.09.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Radio 3 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway with an all-day broadcast from the Highland Chieftain Train from Inverness to London Radio 3's Train Tracks includes a whole-day broadcast and five live programmes across the country

Delighted to be working with BBC Radio 3 to celebrate Railway 200 - theyโ€™ll be broadcasting from @lner.co.ukโ€™s Highland Chieftain from Inverness to London

www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...

08.09.2025 09:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The interior of one of the coaches on the Inspiration train, featuring a blue circular exhibit with the word Dorothy representing a tunnel boring machine, and a display cabinet of exhibits on the right hand side with the word Culture on the wall

The interior of one of the coaches on the Inspiration train, featuring a blue circular exhibit with the word Dorothy representing a tunnel boring machine, and a display cabinet of exhibits on the right hand side with the word Culture on the wall

The #Railway200 exhibition train "Inspiration" is at the
Railway Museum in York until August 31!

Enjoy this unique train with its hands-on exhibits, as it visits York on its tour around the country.

Book your place - see link below.
@railway200.bsky.social

๐Ÿ“ทJack Boskett

22.08.2025 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nap pods and on-board cinemas: The future of rail travel We unpack London North Easternโ€™s hyper-futuristic predictions for the train of 2075, and gaze into our own locomotive crystal ball

Nap pods and on-board cinemas: The future of rail travel

@lner.co.uk

www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/...

12.08.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿš…

โ€œSheโ€™s Electricโ€ taking @oasis fans to Edinburgh on the 1330 @LNER service from Kingโ€™s Cross. Enjoy the gig!

09.08.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
LNER Fun Kids graphic with the words Fun Kids at the bottom and a photo of an Azuma train

LNER Fun Kids graphic with the words Fun Kids at the bottom and a photo of an Azuma train

Travelling with children this summer? Weโ€™ve launched our brand-new podcast, โ€˜LNER Kids Clubโ€™, featuring fun and educational content designed to inspire and entertain children on your journey.

It is available through the @LNER digital portal (scan the QR code at your seat) and on podcast platforms.

06.08.2025 05:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On track for railway fun: LNER launches 'Kids Club' Podcast Designed to inspire and entertain children travelling on its services

On track for railway fun: LNER launches 'Kids Club' Podcast #pressrelease #podcasting

04.08.2025 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jenni Falconer to host second season of Routes with LNER podcast The Routes with LNER podcast returns this September with a brand-new season and a new host.

The Routes with LNER podcast returns this September with a brand-new season and a new host.
podcastingtoday.co.uk/jenni-falcon...

04.08.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LNER launches Kids Club podcast for young train travellers LNER has launched a new childrenโ€™s podcast offering fun and educational content designed to make train journeys more engaging for its youngest passengers.

LNER has launched a new childrenโ€™s podcast offering fun and educational content designed to make train journeys more engaging for its youngest passengers.
podcastingtoday.co.uk/lner-launche...

02.08.2025 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A child on an LNER train looking at the LNER kids club screen

A child on an LNER train looking at the LNER kids club screen

Travelling with children this summer?

Weโ€™ve launched a brand new podcast called LNER Kids Club - with lots of rail related fun & information to keep kids entertained.

You can listen on an @LNER.co.uk train via the seatback QR code - or on any other train on all the usual podcast platforms.

01.08.2025 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LNER forecasts the โ€˜Train of the Futureโ€™ โ€“ Business Traveller Wellness-focused carriages, facial recognition and cinema-style onboard entertainment are among various features predicted for train travel in the year 2075, according to rail operator LNER.

LNER forecasts the โ€˜Train of the Futureโ€™ | Business Traveller

@lner.co.uk

www.businesstraveller.com/business-tra...

31.07.2025 13:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is this the future of train travel?

@lner.co.uk questioned customers about what theyโ€™d like to see - and asked a futurologist what 2075 might look like.

Check out the results at Kingโ€™s Cross from today until Friday as part of @railway200.bsky.social

30.07.2025 12:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Quiz reveals which UK town you should visit based on your personality To celebrate Yorkshire Day, August 1, LNER has created a personality quiz spotlighting all the greatness God's Own Country represents. Find out which city you should visit by taking the test...

Quiz reveals which UK town you should visit next based on your personality type

To celebrate Yorkshire Day, August 1, LNER has created a personality quiz spotlighting all the greatness God's Own Country represents. Find out which city you should visit by taking the test...

29.07.2025 11:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LNER runs special train for Oasis fans Publicly-owned train operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) ran an Oasis-themed train service from Edinburgh to London ahead of last night's concert by the band. The post LNER runs special train for Oasis fans first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#Edinburgh #EdinburghWaverley #LNER #London

29.07.2025 07:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New 'trains of the future' revealed with cinema-style screens & onboard nap pods FANCY whizzing through the countryside with 360-degree views of the landscape through glass-to-ceiling windows? Or perhaps, getting your10,000 steps in as you travel from London to Penzance? Well, โ€ฆ

The futuristic train will be on show at London King's Cross Station for three days between July 30 and August 1
@lner.co.uk #Railway200

www.thesun.co.uk/travel/36009...

28.07.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Doncaster Oasis fans mad for it as LNER special heads for London gig Doncaster Oasis fans were โ€˜mad for itโ€™ โ€“ as a special LNER express took fans to the bandโ€™s Wembley Stadium gigs.

Doncaster Oasis fans mad for it as @lner.co.uk special heads for London gig

www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...

28.07.2025 11:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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