"What matters is how arrival feels. Durham is a good example. You leave the station and, within a short walk, the city reveals itself clearly and confidently. The route is legible..." Some fascinating insights on stations in our latest guest blog: bettertransport.org.uk/blog/what-i-le…

DON'T BUY TRAIN TICKETS IN ADVANCE! On 1 April, govt is quietly changing the National Rail Conditions of Travel. Off-Peak & Anytime tickets become non-refundable after 23:59 the day BEFORE you travel. If you wake up & find your event cancelled, NO REFUNDS, even on £100+ tickets.

🙌Rail fares frozen for 12-months from today! We're pleased our rail fare freeze campaign was a success, but a temporary freeze is only a temporary solution. Now we need long-term reforms to the fares and ticketing system to deliver more affordable fares permanently.

Great. Another aspect of life Labour just made worse for no good reason. The ultimate in "to serve you better" changes.

If I were Labour, I'd be using the cushion provided by having 400+ MPs to race to implement PR in time for the 2029 GE. It could literally be the party's last ever chance to participate meaningfully in UK politics if they don't shake the electoral system up.

Our latest report in partnership with createstreets, funded by the RAC Foundation and authored by Thomas Ableman, examines whether a French-style tram-enabled housing model could be replicated in Britain. Read the report👉ow.ly/KLTQ50YrWfG

All the Reform knuckledraggers mocking how Hannah Spencer dresses, whilst rimming a man who dresses like this.......

Confidence TfW rail vision will survive political cycles as "ambitious" station opening target set railmagazine.com/news/confidenc…

We've welcomed plans announced today to simplify compensation claims for rail passengers. Under Great British Railways, passengers will be able to claim Delay Repay directly from wherever they buy their ticket, including third-party retailers like trainline.

Left: Reform UK's James Orr, "Nigel Farage has never said that the NHS should be anything other than free at the point of delivery" #BBCQT Right: Nigel Farage calling for an insurance based NHS

If significant numbers of people install solar and batteries, then the overall demand for energy will go down and hyper-expensive gas plants will be called upon less frequently to fill gaps, reducing the cost for everyone.

We're pleased to see Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov recognise that building homes with high-quality public transport, walking & cycling facilities is key to giving people genuine choices about how they travel, reducing car dependency & creating vibrant, thriving neighbourhoods. ow.ly/X5jR50YxWNN

When are we gonna admit that billionaire‑ism is an illness? They’re hoarders No control, insatiable greed & their hoarding just drains every one of us They cut wages, buy politicians & bleed the planet just to watch a number tick up that they’ll never spend Sick in the head.

Did you know, if you fly to Paris, your carbon footprint is 14 times more than if you take the train? We are campaigning to improve and expand international rail, make it more affordable, and shift more journeys from plane to train.

Looking for inspiration for car-free daytrips over the Easter holidays? Check out the wonderful Good Journey website, which has hundreds of suggestions. Many offer a discount if you arrive by public transport! goodjourney.org.uk

Barmouth Viaduct The Cambrian Railways Company opened Barmouth Viaduct in 1867. The viaduct was constructed using 113 timber spans and 5 steel ones. The viaduct has been extensively rebuilt over the years, most recently in 2020 - 2023. #architecture #EngineeringExcellence

There is no way the UK should be allowing the USA to use British bases to,carry out these attacks. They would be War Crimes. Please RT if you agree.🇬🇧

Left: George Cottrell. Convicted felon involved with crypto and key Reform sponsor. Right: Ben Delo. Convicted felon involved with crypto and key Reform sponsor. Everyone normalising the Spectator are out of their minds.

📢In this guest blog from transport expert Thomas Abelman, he explains what happened when a group of transport and housing aficionados took British policymakers to France to see first hand the country's fast growing tram network. Read it here 👉 ow.ly/wKY450YESkr

Affordability - reliability - expanding the network - what do YOU think should be the priorities for rail reform? Please fill in our survey: bettertransport.org.uk/campaigns/rail…