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Latest News

Smart Sensors to Make Finding a Seat Easier on LNER Services
03/02/2026
Customers travelling with LNER will find it easier than ever to locate an available seat or wheelchair space, thanks to new smart sensors being introduced across the Azuma fleet.

The Next Generation: LNER Reveals Exciting New Details of Upcoming East Coast Main Line Trains
02/02/2026
A new generation of comfort and speed is coming for LNER customers on the East Coast Main Line with the introduction of 10 state-of-the-art intercity trains, delivering improved journey experiences.
Book-ed for the Journey: Turning Trains into Reading Rooms
30/01/2026
Forget doomscrolling – new research from LNER reveals Britain is rediscovering the love of a good book on the train.

LNER and EMR Share Tips to Help Keep Weekend Journeys On Track During Planned Engineering Work
29/01/2026
Train operators LNER and East Midlands Railway (EMR) have teamed up to help keep customers on the move during weekend engineering work on the East Coast Main Line.

Sam Heughan joins Routes from LNER
20/01/2026
Outlander’s Sam Heughan Takes Jenni Falconer on a Journey Through Scotland, Everest, and the World of Cocktails.
LNER supports Samaritans’ Brew Monday campaign with donation from hot drink sales
19/01/2026
In support of Samaritans, and to raise awareness of its Brew Monday campaign, LNER is donating all proceeds from the sale of hot drinks today (Monday 19 January 2026) to the charity.

First Class Travel Meets First-Class Flavours: LNER Launches New Winter Menu
14/01/2026
LNER is celebrating the launch of its new First Class Winter menus featuring produce sourced from local suppliers along the East Coast route.
James Martin joins Routes from LNER
06/01/2026
James Martin, Celebrity Chef and TV personality, joins host Jenni Falconer on the latest episode of Routes, the hit travel-focused podcast from LNER, where he opens up about his journey from rural farm life to Saturday morning icon