2011

2011

Keep up to date with the latest from East Coast

• STORMS CONTINUE TO DISRUPT RAIL SERVICES

  • 03/01/2012
  • East Coast service update, 14.00 03 January 2012

• FESTIVE REVELLERS URGED TO STEER CLEAR OF EAST COAST MAIN LINE TRACKS

  • 20/12/2011
  • Safety warning follows near-miss at Durham railway station

• A CRACKER OF AN OFFER

  • 15/12/2011
  • East Coast unveil festive flat fare promotion to beat the New Year blues

• BALTIC AND EAST COAST TRAINS UNVEIL WINNING DESIGN OF TURNER PRIZE POSTER COMPETITION

  • 12/12/2011
  • Emmanuel College student Katie Ross shows off her winning design

• EAST COAST TRAIN SERVICE INFORMATION UPDATED 1700 THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER 2011

  • 08/12/2011
  • Customers advised not to travel north of Edinburgh for the rest of today – but a near normal service to resume tomorrow

• EAST COAST TRAIN SERVICE INFORMATION UPDATED 1300 THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER 2011

  • 08/12/2011
  • Customers advised not to travel north of Edinburgh for the rest of the day

• EAST COAST TRAIN SERVICE INFORMATION UPDATED 1015 THURSDAY 08 DECEMBER 2011

  • 08/12/2011
  • Good service currently operating as high winds expected

• EAST COAST TRAIN SERVICE INFORMATION – THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER 2011

  • 07/12/2011
  • Good service planned despite high winds warning

• EAST COAST CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

  • 06/12/2011
  • Still time to book train travel for the festive season

• REG'S RETURN HERALDS THE UNVEILING OF ICONIC TRAIN NAME

  • 01/12/2011
  • East Coast names train City of York as dedication to the city

• FUNDING APPROVED FOR NEW STATION BUILDING AT WAKEFIELD WESTGATE

  • 01/12/2011
  • Rail users to benefit from much improved facilities at key commuter station

• FIRST CLASS COMPLIMENTARY MENUS ARE A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS, SAYS ROSEMARY

  • 23/11/2011
  • Yorkshire’s favourite chef samples new seasonal menus as she launches her new book

• NEW WI-FI GATEWAY MAKES ALL THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS

  • 18/11/2011
  • East Coast launches new welcome page giving information in an instant

• YOUR CHANCE TO CHAT WITH EAST COAST’S TOP TEAM

  • 16/11/2011
  • Join online live forum with train operator’s key decision makers

• EAST COAST SCOOPS DOUBLE GONG AT BUSINESS AWARDS CEREMONY

  • 11/11/2011
  • Company’s customer services and learning and development initiatives recognised for excellence

• YORK STATION WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENTS

  • 04/11/2011
  • East Coast’s investment in better facilities scoops Station of the Year title

• EAST COAST STRIKES GOLD AT MARKETING INDUSTRY 'OSCARS'

  • 03/11/2011
  • Inventive campaign to switch business travellers from ‘plane to train beats big brands to coveted prize

• LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION - AESTHETICA!

  • 01/11/2011
  • East Coast sponsor York’s first short film festival

• EAST COAST EMPLOYEE SCOOPS TOP NATIONAL RAIL AWARD

  • 31/10/2011
  • York-based Richard recognised for valiant effort to save seriously ill man on city’s station

• DIRECTLY OPERATED RAILWAYS CHAIRMAN

  • 20/10/2011

• GET IN THE ZONE AND SAVE WITH EAST COAST

  • 13/10/2011
  • First Class fare promotion offers great value for money

• THE BOOK DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW

  • 10/10/2011
  • Durham Book Festival and East Coast prescribe reading for pleasure to travellers

• EAST COAST SAYS ‘BOOK NOW’ FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TRAIN TRAVEL

  • 06/10/2011
  • Reservations open this Friday for the festive season

• WORK BEGINS ON IMPROVEMENTS TO PETERBOROUGH STATION

  • 03/10/2011
  • Rail users to benefit from redevelopment of customer facilities

• EAST COAST CUSTOMERS CHOOSE YORK AS THEIR TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION

  • 20/09/2011
  • The City of York wins half of the six survey categories

• YORK NAMED AS BRITAIN’S STATION OF THE YEAR

  • 16/09/2011
  • York station receives top award at National Rail Awards Ceremony

• WEST RIDING REGION HONOURED AT TRAIN NAMING CEREMONY

  • 14/09/2011
  • East Coast dedicates 'West Riding Limited' to key service hub

• EAST COAST’S CUT-PRICE FIRST CLASS UPGRADES ARE A WEEKEND WINNER!

  • 02/09/2011
  • New lower prices open up complimentary service to more customers

• MAKING TRAIN TRAVEL MORE REWARDING

  • 11/08/2011
  • East Coast launches new loyalty scheme for its customers

• IMPROVED STATION ACCESS OPENS FOR CYCLISTS

  • 03/08/2011
  • New access routes make the going easier at York

• RELAUNCHED EAST COAST RAIL ROUTE IS A FIRST CLASS SUCCESS

  • 28/07/2011
  • First Class journeys leap by almost a third as more make the switch from ‘plane to East Coast’s new First Class service

• EAST COAST STATION MANAGER COMMENDED FOR LIFESAVING RESCUE

  • 21/07/2011
  • Brave Dennis praised for saving woman from high speed line

• EAST COAST’S WELCOME FARE DEAL PROVES A FIRST CLASS WINNER

  • 05/07/2011
  • Super low book-ahead fare is most successful offer in history of flagship route

• EAST COAST MAKES THE GOING EASIER FOR CAPITAL HOLIDAYMAKERS

  • 30/06/2011
  • Baggage check-in teams to provide assistance at two busiest stations

• A FIRST CLASS BARGAIN - WELCOME TO EAST COAST

  • 22/06/2011
  • Train operator offers super low book-ahead fare to encourage travellers to try its new First Class service

• NEW FLYING SCOTSMAN GETS OFF TO A FLIER!

  • 27/05/2011
  • Flagship service on time as operator prepares for Bank Holiday travel

• EAST COAST ADDS EXTRA SERVICES TO HELP CLEAR ANGLO-SCOTS TRAVEL BACKLOG

  • 26/05/2011
  • Thousands of additional seats in new timetable providing extra capacity on key rail route

• NEW "FLYING SCOTSMAN" EXPRESS SERVICE AND LOCOMOTIVE

  • 23/05/2011
  • Train operator East Coast makes railway history this morning (Monday 23 May) as it launches a new “Flying Scotsman” express train between Edinburgh, ...

• EAST COAST TEAM PREPARES FOR ROYAL WEDDING DAY PATROL

  • 27/04/2011
  • Four special constables to help keep train passengers safe on big day

• EAST COAST TRAVEL ADVICE FOR APRIL AND MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAYS

  • 21/04/2011
  • Train operator confirms special timetables on intercity services

• EAST COAST TRAINS REPORT EARLY PASSENGER SURGE FOR GREAT ROYAL WEDDING GETAWAY

  • 19/04/2011
  • Eve of the big event sees bookings into London up by more than half – but numbers heading out of the capital also up by over a third

• TRAVELLERS SWITCH FROM PLANE TO EAST COAST TRAIN

  • 05/04/2011
  • Surge in passenger numbers comes as East Coast prepares to launch new Flying Scotsman prestige express

• EAST COAST NAMES TRAIN SIR BOBBY ROBSON

  • 29/03/2011
  • Nameplates salute England and Newcastle United sporting legend

• EAST COAST LAUNCHES PLANE FOR TRAIN TICKET GIVEAWAY

  • 23/03/2011
  • Offer aims to attract travellers grounded by airline’s decision to scrap competing flights

• EAST COAST URGES OLYMPIC TRAVELLERS TO PLAN AHEAD AND SAVE

  • 10/03/2011
  • London 2012 spectators can buy travel tickets 12 months in advance

• LINCOLN TO LONDON FOR JUST £1!

  • 03/03/2011
  • Fantastic fare to help launch new East Coast services between Lincoln and the capital

• EAST COAST ON THE RIGHT WAVELENGTH FOR A SAFER RAILWAY

  • 25/02/2011
  • Train operator becomes first to use new train cab radio system

• BIG RUSH TO SNAP UP BARGAIN RAIL TICKETS TO LONDON FOR WILLIAM AND KATE’S BIG DAY

  • 24/02/2011
  • Train operator East Coast reveals ticket sales surge for Royal Wedding day

• SSHH .. IT'S THE NEW FIRST CLASS QUIET COACH!

  • 22/02/2011
  • East Coast’s peaceful plan for a more relaxing First Class journey

• EAST COAST UNVEILS EXCITING NEW TIMETABLE

  • 14/02/2011
  • More seats, more services, improved frequency and faster journeys on East Coast trains from 22 May 2011

• EAST COAST GIVE LOCAL YOUTH TEAM A KICK-START

  • 08/02/2011
  • East Coast sponsor under 15s football team

• EAST COAST RAIL TRAVELLERS URGED TO BOOK EARLY FOR WILLIAM AND KATE’S BIG DAY

  • 03/02/2011
  • Bargain Advance train tickets go on sale for Royal Wedding weekend

• EAST COAST SEEKS VIEWS OF RAIL USERS AT ‘MEET THE MANAGER’ EVENT

  • 31/01/2011
  • Passengers can discuss rail services at Darlington Station

• EAST COAST TO EXTEND HARROGATE TRAIN SERVICE

  • 25/01/2011
  • New evening service will provide a direct link to Harrogate from London

• PETERBOROUGH STATION TO RECEIVE £2.5 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT

  • 14/01/2011
  • Station to receive smart new frontage and a lighter and brighter interior

• EAST COAST SEEKS RAIL USERS' VIEWS AT ‘MEET THE MANAGER’ EVENT

  • 13/01/2011
  • Passengers can discuss rail services at Retford station

• EAST COAST’S MINIATURE PRICES ARE BACK – WITH EVEN BIGGER SAVINGS!

  • 13/01/2011
  • Award winning Miniature Prices campaign returns with great value travel for groups

• EAST COAST LAUNCHES CAR BAY SHARING SCHEME

  • 12/01/2011
  • Darlington station spaces to be used by cars with two or more occupants

• NEW TENANT SOUGHT FOR PRESTIGIOUS PREMISES FOLLOWING DEPARTURE OF YORK MODEL RAILWAY

  • 06/01/2011
  • East Coast property team seek new tenant for the former tea room building within York Station

• EAST COAST SEEKS VIEWS OF RAIL USERS AT ‘MEET THE MANAGER’ EVENT

  • 05/01/2011