Customer News

• To support households set themselves up for the year ahead and save money on their energy bills, E.ON Next is currently offering the cheapest tariff available from the major suppliers.
• E.ON Next has updated its Next Fixed 16-month tariff, offering customers the potential to save an average of £208 against the new Energy Price Cap.

Network Rail is carrying out essential improvements to the railway between Brighton, Gatwick Airport and East Croydon over three weekends in January, with passengers asked to plan their journeys in advance.

The amber weather alert remains in place until 7pm on Tuesday 6 January with a further yellow warning for Wednesday 7 January continuing the need for caution. Police Scotland and Traffic Scotland travel advice should be followed for safety. 

A summary of information about Moray Council's winter maintenance work.

Across the Christmas and New Year period, Team TRU worked around the clock to complete major improvements that will help deliver faster, greener and more frequent services with more seats across the Pennines.

Signalling and track improvement work will affect Great Western Railway services to and from Gatwick Airport on some January weekends.

Dudley Council is asking residents to gift items that are too good to throw away to its community sharing scheme, with an event taking place next week. 

Platform rebuilding, track replacement and power-supply upgrades have all been completed across Kent, Sussex and south London over the festive period.

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 and surprising rail connections!

• Over one million tickets on sale from today (6th January)
• Tickets are valid for travel between 13 January and 25 March
• Available to purchase via the Southeastern website and app

• Decarbonisation is increasingly viewed a business and economic imperative, not just a climate ambition
• Falling costs for solar, battery and other renewable technologies are reshaping investment decisions, with organisations that can demonstrate robust compliance and a strong business case best positioned to unlock access to private capital
• However, hurdles remain including an emerging water shortfall, delays in securing grid connections, and a growing green skills gap

The Brewery Shopping Centre in Romford, London, has once again demonstrated the highest standards across its parking operations.

Cabinet approval has been received to enter into contract with Persimmon Homes Ltd for 21 affordable homes on the Sandy Hill site in Saundersfoot.

Work is ongoing to reopen railway lines in the north of Scotland after heavy snow forced multiple closures yesterday (Monday 5 January).

• As the new year begins, smoking rates in Reading have fallen to a record low
• Council operates a range of stop smoking initiatives at https://www.smokefreelifeberkshire.com/

Major steps have been achieved in Network Rail’s multi-million-pound project to strengthen platforms at Chesterfield station.

LNER is offering more discounted tickets than ever before as part of the Great British Rail Sale. The week-long rail sale launches today (Tuesday 6 January 2026) and will run until Monday 12 January 2026. 

One in four admit to intentionally lying on personal finance applications - these are the top factors Brits lie about

• Karl Turner MP, representing Kingston Upon Hull East, recently toured Siemens Mobility's Goole Rail Village
• During his visit, he saw the production of new Piccadilly line trains and explored the potential of battery bi-mode technology for UK rail
• The visit also highlighted Siemens Mobility's investment of up to £240 million, which is set to bring up to 1,000 new jobs to the region

Half a million tickets for train journeys across the North of England are up for grabs with 50%-off the cost, TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced.