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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Great news for travellers between London and Leeds! We've launched new super-low fares from just £12, with Railcard holders able to travel for as little as £8. These fares are available Mon-Fri on the 0540 from London and 2110 from Leeds @LNER.co.uk services.

LNER colleagues in Leeds station holding large versions of the classic orange rail ticket, with Eleanor

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Good luck to everyone running in the Great North Run today! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃 Thank you to everyone who has sponsored the @lner.co.uk team who are running for CALM www.justgiving.com/team/lner-gr...

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It’s World Suicide Prevention Day. @LNER.co.uk partners with anti-suicide charity CALM - and this weekend a group of 22 colleagues are raising money for them at the Great North Run. Please help if you can: www.justgiving.com/team/lner-gr...

A group of five LNER colleagues in CALM running tops stage a running pose on the concourse at York station

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In The Cab - Digital Signalling Goes Live on the East Coast Main Line A really insightful report on the latest progress with the East Coast Digital Programme from Green Signals! Featuring @LNER.co.uk and other industry experts - well worth a watch! youtu.be/sYyrB1GXfk0?... n

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In The Cab - Digital Signalling Goes Live on the East Coast Main Line

YouTube video by Green Signals

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Today we’re operating 2 Newcastle-Bedford return @lner.co.uk services to provide customers with additional options as our main route is closed for engineering work - I’m pleased to share that the first service arrived into Bedford as planned, closely supervised by members of our planning team!

Three LNER colleagues standing in front of an LNER Azuma train at Bedford station, after arrival of the 0826 Newcastle-Bedford service

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Out and about this morning - quick round trip from Newark to Lincoln and back on one of our @lner.co.uk direct services. Always fascinating to see some of our last remaining semaphore signals at Swinderby. Love the statue to George Boole, founder of Boolean algebra, at the front of the station.

A montage of four photos, top left and bottom right shows the inscription and sculpture for George Boole, top right shows Azuma train in platform 5 at Lincoln, bottom left shows Azuma train going round West Holmes curve.

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We’re operating two direct @lner.co.uk services between Newcastle and Bedford to make journeys to/from London easier during the upcoming engineering work closure on Sunday 30 August. They will connect at Bedford with Thameslink services.

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Community Rail Network @communityrail.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

All aboard for summer 📢 We're so pleased to see publicly owned train operators across Britain offering significant discounts on train tickets this summer, helping more families to discover new places by rail for less 🚉 Learn more ➡️ communityrail.org.uk/all-aboard-f...

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Our tickets for travel this Christmas are now on sale! 🎅🏻🎄

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ triumph from @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social - honoured to attend the press night of ‘The Market Deeping Model Railway Club’. Based around the destruction of the club’s 2019 exhibition, this play is brilliant - yes there are trains, but it is really about the people. Runs until 25 July.

A montage of three images showing a promotional image featuring the cast, The Market Deeping Mode Railway Club projected on the theatre ‘curtain’ and the Woodcroft model railway.

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy retirement to Mike, who is retiring today from his role at Newark Northgate station, after joining our railway in 2005. Mike, aged 82, has helped many of our customers over the years, most recently as part of the team who provides our passenger assistance service. Thank you, Mike! @lner.co.uk

Mike standing on platform 2 at Newark Northgate station

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We have implemented a reduced @LNER.co.uk train service today and tomorrow - all Lincoln-London and 50% of Leeds-London services will not run. There are also some amendments to our Hull and Middlesbrough services. We advise do not travel today. Tickets dated today will be accepted until 30 June.

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today we have unveiled our “Gresley 150” train, celebrating the life of Sir Nigel Gresley who designed the railway icons “Flying Scotsman”, “Mallard” and many others. It was a pleasure to welcome Sir Nigel’s grandson and great grand-daughter to Doncaster for this special occasion. #Gresley150

Ben Godfrey and Nina Brittan in front of Azuma 801228 “Gresley 150”

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Good morning! A special occasion as we unveil new colours for one of our Azuma trains later today…

An LNER designer holding a Pantone colour sample card against a blue background

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Lovely to start this weekend’s celebrations of Sir Nigel Gresley’s birth with a service in Doncaster Minster, led by the railway chaplains, featuring music from Doncaster Salvation Army Band, the minster choir and the @LNER.co.uk male voice quartet. Thanks to all who attended! #Gresley150

A collage of four photos showing the interior of Doncaster Minster, a Gresley 150 Anniversary train headboard, the order of service, and the exterior of Doncaster Minster

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Proud to announce that we are introducing #AskForAngela across our trains and stations - making @LNER.co.uk the first UK train operator to do so. This is about something simple but vital: giving anyone who feels unsafe a discreet way to ask for help and know they’ll be supported.

An LNER customer Nicola holding an Ask for Angela sign with LNER Security and Safeguarding Manager Jim Rawcliffe in front of an LNER Azuma train

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Happy retirement to Clive, who is retiring after 47 years of railway service - Clive started at Leeds, worked on board services including the Yorkshire Pullman, and for the past two decades from GNER to LNER he’s been a vital part of the East Coast Main Line 24/7 control team. Thank you Clive!

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

To make journeys easier during engineering work planned for the East Coast main line later in the year, we’re hoping to divert some @lner.co.uk services onto the Midland Main Line. This week we ran one of our Azuma trains to Bedford overnight to test stepping distances and accessibility.

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

It was great to join our annual #CoffeeCupRun on the @LNER.co.uk route this week. Brilliant collaboration with Network Rail, Hitachi & other train operators - using data, sensors and AI to improve ride quality and punctuality for our customers

The Coffee Cup run team standing as a group at King’s Cross alongside an LNER Azuma

David Horne in conversation with two LNER engineers during the coffee cup run

A photo of a red coffee cup on a table with a document titled Coffee Cup Run 21/5/26 Infrastructure Priorities

A card with text which reads your ticket to delivering excellent performance one railway - one positive outcome, joint performance strategy 2026/27

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The new @lner.co.uk menu is here! The toasted avocado muffin with fresh pico de gallo certainly matches the ‘fresh and flavourful’ description! Prepared by Rob, one of our on-board chefs.

A picture of the Toasted avocado muffin on a table with the LNER signature menu

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The ‘Flying Scotsman’ is back! This morning, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers will mark the return of the iconic ‘Flying Scotsman’ name on the express @lner.co.uk services 10.00 from Edinburgh Waverley and 10.30 from London King’s Cross - scheduled to take just 4h09min capital-to-capital.

LNER’s new identity for the Flying Scotsman named services featuring the winged thistle on a green background

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Our 66th Azuma train is looking rather good at Grantham station this morning!

A flower bed at Grantham platform 1 made in the shape of an LNER Azuma train

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Sign up for the Railway Lottery - a great new way to support the important work of the Railway Benefit Fund! Plus you can win one of the weekly prizes! Sign up link below 👇

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Have you seen our “Hollywood walk of fame” stars celebrating notable railway women at London King’s Cross and York stations? You can read more about the women featured on our @lner.co.uk website (link below) #IWD26

Five women standing in front of York ‘s customer information screen, holding certificates, on the star installation

Gladys Garlick's daughter and granddaughter receiving her star at London King's Cross

Paula Bullock and Helen Donagher holding a certificate with a red star on which reads the words presented to Helen Donagher

Four people walking over the stars on London Kings Cross Station concourse

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

A special day out with @lner.co.uk and Network Rail East Coast for inspirational teenager Jack from Gateshead who’s raised over £220,000 for @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social Teen fundraising hero Jack treated to unforgettable surprise day on the railway - link to full story below

Jack Thompson at the controls of the LNER Azuma train driving simulator

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Today we remember the 10 people who died in the Selby rail crash at Great Heck, 25 years ago on 28 February 2001. Six passengers and four railwaymen lost their lives in this tragedy and 80 people were seriously injured. Today railway colleagues will be gathering in Newcastle and Selby to remember

The Great Heck memorial garden with a GNER train passing behind

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Millions of @lner.co.uk customers reap benefit of more choice, more comfort, and more great value fares More than 3.7 million journeys were made in the first two months following the introduction of our new timetable, providing 60,000 extra seats every week Featured prices on the LNER website now:

Three squares from the LNER website showing prices from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh from £41.40 Thursday 26 March 2026, London to Newcastle from £27.60 on same day and London to York First Class from £56.30 on Friday 3 April 2026. Each box includes a Buy Now button and the words 7x greener than a car

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Great to don the PPE today and get a behind the scenes tour of the new Darlington station gateway entrance and new platforms 5 & 6. It’s going to be really impressive - and will improve punctuality by reducing the need for southbound services to cross over.

A montage of three photos showing an LNER Azuma train passing the new southbound platform, the concourse of the new station gateway building and David Horne, Carl Howarth and Philip Cooke of LNER wearing orange PPE standing on the new footbridge

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Good to see more people choosing the train in 2025! 👇 From the ORR’s latest statistics on passenger rail usage

A graph of journeys growth by train operating company, the title reads LNER passenger journeys up 15% - the largest rise of any operator

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Peter @gatesheadgeek.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

This won’t do my weight any good. It was very tasty. Breakfast at 125mph heading to London on an LNER train.

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who has joined with us to mark #BrewMonday today, supporting the amazing work of the volunteers at @samaritans.bsky.social!

A montage of four photos the top two shows groups of people at stations, the bottom left shows LNER executives in the LNER board room holding mugs, the bottom right shows two colleagues in red jackets holding a Blueberry Muffin

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Monday 19 January - buy a hot drink on board an @lner.co.uk train and the proceeds go to the @samaritans.bsky.social It’s for #BrewMonday - a cuppa, a catch-up, a “how are you, really?”, it might feel small, but it can make a world of difference. Travelling with us? We’ll get the kettle on

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There’s always time for a cuppa and a catch-up #Brew Monday

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to everyone! Special thanks to those people who are working on our rail network today. 📷 Adam Smallwood @lner.co.uk

An LNER Azuma train in wintry conditions

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London North Eastern Railway @lner.co.uk · 06/12/2025

Have you ever wanted to watch the sunrise from the driver's cab of our Flying Scotsman service between Edinburgh Waverley and London King's Cross? You can see the full four hour journey on YouTube channel now! 🔗 youtu.be/aLcZp3FhxP4

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Sunrise from the Flying Scotsman | Edinburgh Waverley to London King's Cross

YouTube video by London North Eastern Railway

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

An honour to lay a wreath on behalf of @lner.co.uk at the #PoppiesToPaddington Remembrance Service, which was held in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Camilla.

Rachel Blake MP, David Horne and a representative of Hitachi lay wreaths at the GWR War Memorial at Paddington station

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

“To us – he’s always been a hero” Recognising the incredible bravery of Sam www.lner.co.uk/news/stateme...

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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.

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

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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 it’s now in vision on YouTube!

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

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

On Thursday evening, I had the honour of giving a reading at a Choral Evensong held at Durham Cathedral to mark #Railway200. There were even references to GNER, Thomas the Tank Engine and Flanders & Swann in the Dean’s address, which you can read here www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/explore/fait...

A montage of three photos: the top photo showing the Durham Cathedral locomotive nameplate, with the Dean of Durham and David either side; the bottom left photo shows David giving a bible reading at the Pelican Lectern, and the bottom right photo shows The Dean Of Durham Philip Plyming giving the address

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Happy Birthday to The Railway! As we celebrate the bi-centenary of the first journey on the Stockton & Darlington Railway, thank you to everyone who works on the railways today - taking us to places so we can discover, work, learn, meet friends and make memories! Stay safe and enjoy the day!

Locomotion No.1 next to an InterCity 125 power car 43102 at Locomotion in Shildon

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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!

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

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Good luck to everyone in Team LNER - fundraising for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) in today’s #GreatNorthRun. Check out their JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! www.justgiving.com/page/lner-gn...

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Team LNER at the 2025 Great North Run

Help Team LNER raise money to support CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Taking part in this year’s #GreatNorthRun? We’re providing 5 additional @lner.co.uk train services to Newcastle on Sunday morning to get you to the start line! They will serve Leeds, Doncaster, York, Darlington, Durham and Edinburgh. More details below.

An LNER Azuma train in Newcastle with the Tyne Bridge in the background

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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 📷Jack Boskett

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

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Operational challenges turned into lasting memories: amid major disruption last Sunday, our King’s Cross team pulled off a mission of pride - ensuring 10 Chelsea Pensioners had a comfortable journey to the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo. An honour to welcome these distinguished veterans on-board @LNER.co.uk

The group of Chelsea Pensioners in front of Azuma “Celebrating Scotland” at King’s Cross station

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Looking forward to seeing the @bradford2025.co.uk @worthvalley.bsky.social production of The Railway Children this evening!

Montage of two images, left hand image is the promotional image of The Railway Children with text reading 15 Jul - 7 Sep 2025 The classic production heads to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, the right hand photo shows LMS 8F locomotive 48305 at the head of the train

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Travelling with children this summer? We’ve launched our brand-new podcast, ‘LNER Kids Club’, 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.

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

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David Horne @davidhorne.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

So many trains - and much more to see! Great to spend today on a family day trip to The Greatest Gathering in Derby, celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. Well done to Alstom UK and the organising team for putting on this unique event to mark #Railway200!

LNER class 91 91105 next to a Class 55 Deltic

Locomotion No.1 on display inside the works

Two Southern Railway Merchant Navy locomotives including Clan Line with Golden Arrow insignia on the smoke box

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