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Hatfield Association of Rail Travellers - working with local and national partners on issues impacting train services and the station. hatfield.rail@gmail.com
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Christmas and New Year rail travel in London: Day-by-day guide to closures and reduced services
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/chr...
#london
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#london
Christmas and New Year rail travel in London: Day-by-day guide to closures and reduced services
A summary of the railway closures and engineerings works that might affect your travel this Christmas.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Christmas and New Year rail travel in London: Day-by-day guide to closures and reduced services
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/chr...
#london
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/chr...
#london
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@walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social Working party out last week on National Cycle Network 61, The Alban Way, in Hatfield, clearing the edge of the okd platform and getting rid of overgrowing vegetation. Lemsford Rd Halt was built in WW2 to get workers to the de Havilland dactory making Mosquitoes.
November 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
@walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social Working party out last week on National Cycle Network 61, The Alban Way, in Hatfield, clearing the edge of the okd platform and getting rid of overgrowing vegetation. Lemsford Rd Halt was built in WW2 to get workers to the de Havilland dactory making Mosquitoes.
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Did you know? 💭
It's #NationalTreeWeek AND #ProtectOurPlanetDay 🌍
The fantastic partnership between Network Rail and The Tree Council means that more is being done to safeguard wildlife connectivity and preserve our railways' natural heritage 🌳⬇️
It's #NationalTreeWeek AND #ProtectOurPlanetDay 🌍
The fantastic partnership between Network Rail and The Tree Council means that more is being done to safeguard wildlife connectivity and preserve our railways' natural heritage 🌳⬇️
Our work with Network Rail - Tree Council Members and Partnerships
Working together for a better railway for nature. With 20,000 miles of track, which are home to more than six million trees, Network Rail is the guardian of one of Britain’s most important wildlife…
treecouncil.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Did you know? 💭
It's #NationalTreeWeek AND #ProtectOurPlanetDay 🌍
The fantastic partnership between Network Rail and The Tree Council means that more is being done to safeguard wildlife connectivity and preserve our railways' natural heritage 🌳⬇️
It's #NationalTreeWeek AND #ProtectOurPlanetDay 🌍
The fantastic partnership between Network Rail and The Tree Council means that more is being done to safeguard wildlife connectivity and preserve our railways' natural heritage 🌳⬇️
GN/TL press release: UK’s largest train firm supports White Ribbon Day with 1,000 free places on active bystander course www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
UK’s largest train firm supports White Ribbon Day with 1,000 free places on active bystander course
On White Ribbon Day today, the UK’s largest train operator, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has announced free training sessions supporting staff and...
www.mynewsdesk.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
GN/TL press release: UK’s largest train firm supports White Ribbon Day with 1,000 free places on active bystander course www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
Last week for this free exhibition at Hatfield station - don't miss it!
Our exhibition showcasing the history of Hatfield station is now open!
November 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Last week for this free exhibition at Hatfield station - don't miss it!
Final week coming up to visit the free exhibition highlighting the History of Hatfield Station. The station will be open today / tomorrow, even though buses replace trains.
Our exhibition showcasing the history of Hatfield station is now open!
November 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Final week coming up to visit the free exhibition highlighting the History of Hatfield Station. The station will be open today / tomorrow, even though buses replace trains.
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Swap socks for sculptures: The best Museum Memberships for Christmas gifts
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/swa...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/swa...
Swap socks for sculptures: The best Museum Memberships for Christmas gifts
If you’d like to give a Christmas present that lasts longer than the festive season – and won’t end up forgotten in a drawer – consider giving them an annual museum or gallery membership.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Swap socks for sculptures: The best Museum Memberships for Christmas gifts
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/swa...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/swa...
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House building must be sustainable, by being served by rail. All but one of the first 12 ‘new towns’ is already rail-served or the subject of rail proposals. Strategic planning, integrating land use with transport planning, is necessary to identify more. www.railfuture.org.uk/article1924
Railfuture | Strategic plan for homes
House building must be sustainable, by being served by rail. The location of the first 12 ‘new towns’ was announced at the Labour party conference, all but one already rail-served or the subject...
www.railfuture.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
House building must be sustainable, by being served by rail. All but one of the first 12 ‘new towns’ is already rail-served or the subject of rail proposals. Strategic planning, integrating land use with transport planning, is necessary to identify more. www.railfuture.org.uk/article1924
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The Railways Bill will establish Great British Railways with the tools and authority it needs to make the railway deliver for passengers, freight and taxpayers but it is worrying that many politicians think that the job will be done when the law is passed. www.railfuture.org.uk/article1925
Railfuture | The Railways Bill
The Railways Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 November 2025, is intended to establish Great British Railways with the tools and authority it needs to make the railway deliver...
www.railfuture.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Railways Bill will establish Great British Railways with the tools and authority it needs to make the railway deliver for passengers, freight and taxpayers but it is worrying that many politicians think that the job will be done when the law is passed. www.railfuture.org.uk/article1925
Our exhibition showcasing the history of Hatfield station is now open!
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Our exhibition showcasing the history of Hatfield station is now open!
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“The police are sending a very odd message to criminals. The evidence is there, they’re just refusing to use it”
Cycling UK hits out at British Transport Police’s “alarming, gobsmacking” refusal to investigate thefts of bikes left for more than two hours at stations
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Cycling UK hits out at British Transport Police’s “alarming, gobsmacking” refusal to investigate thefts of bikes left for more than two hours at stations
road.cc/316239
October 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
“The police are sending a very odd message to criminals. The evidence is there, they’re just refusing to use it”
Cycling UK hits out at British Transport Police’s “alarming, gobsmacking” refusal to investigate thefts of bikes left for more than two hours at stations
road.cc/316239
Cycling UK hits out at British Transport Police’s “alarming, gobsmacking” refusal to investigate thefts of bikes left for more than two hours at stations
road.cc/316239
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Dates for further transfer of rail services into public ownership are known:
+ Greater Anglia - 12 Oct 2025,
+ West Midlands Trains - 1 Feb 2026
+ Govia Thameslink Railway - 31 May 2026
After this, 8 out of 10 passenger journeys the DfT is responsible for will be under public ownership.
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+ Greater Anglia - 12 Oct 2025,
+ West Midlands Trains - 1 Feb 2026
+ Govia Thameslink Railway - 31 May 2026
After this, 8 out of 10 passenger journeys the DfT is responsible for will be under public ownership.
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Next train services to return to public ownership revealed as government delivers railways reset
West Midlands Trains, Govia Thameslink Railway, Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways set to integrate into Great British Railways.
www.gov.uk
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Dates for further transfer of rail services into public ownership are known:
+ Greater Anglia - 12 Oct 2025,
+ West Midlands Trains - 1 Feb 2026
+ Govia Thameslink Railway - 31 May 2026
After this, 8 out of 10 passenger journeys the DfT is responsible for will be under public ownership.
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+ Greater Anglia - 12 Oct 2025,
+ West Midlands Trains - 1 Feb 2026
+ Govia Thameslink Railway - 31 May 2026
After this, 8 out of 10 passenger journeys the DfT is responsible for will be under public ownership.
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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!
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!
September 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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!
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!
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To mark the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway, the Royal Mail has issued a new set of 10 stamps – perfect for railway fans to use on their Christmas Cards.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/new...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/new...
New postage stamps issued to mark the Railway 200 anniversary
To mark the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway, the Royal Mail has issued a new set of 10 stamps - perfect for railway fans to use on their Christmas Cards.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
To mark the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway, the Royal Mail has issued a new set of 10 stamps – perfect for railway fans to use on their Christmas Cards.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/new...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/new...
Overnight engineering work this week - see www.thameslinkrailway.com/changes and journey planners for changes at end / start of service
www.thameslinkrailway.com
June 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Overnight engineering work this week - see www.thameslinkrailway.com/changes and journey planners for changes at end / start of service
No trains at Hatfield today - check www.greatnorthernrail.com for bus info / journey planning
www.greatnorthernrail.com
June 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
No trains at Hatfield today - check www.greatnorthernrail.com for bus info / journey planning
Slam Dunk music event is happening at Hatfield Park today and trains are likely to be busy in the middle of the day with arrivals and this evening with departures. Trains are also likely to have extra passengers from the closure today of the St Albans line for engineering work.
May 24, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Slam Dunk music event is happening at Hatfield Park today and trains are likely to be busy in the middle of the day with arrivals and this evening with departures. Trains are also likely to have extra passengers from the closure today of the St Albans line for engineering work.
Buses replace trains for all services at Welwyn Hatfield stations this weekend 17-18 May greatnorthernrail.com/service-upda... NB the Stevenage to St Albans buses serve Hatfield as well as WGC. NB FA Cup final Sat and Arsenal at home Sun.
greatnorthernrail.com
May 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Buses replace trains for all services at Welwyn Hatfield stations this weekend 17-18 May greatnorthernrail.com/service-upda... NB the Stevenage to St Albans buses serve Hatfield as well as WGC. NB FA Cup final Sat and Arsenal at home Sun.
Hertfordshire Health Walk on Mon 7 - starting at Hatfield station - see hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/rec... for more info
April 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Hertfordshire Health Walk on Mon 7 - starting at Hatfield station - see hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/rec... for more info
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It's bin day across our various sites, which means all the litter bins across our 30+ sites in the town are emptied, inspected, and had fresh bags put in.
Remember, each of our bins are uniquely numbered - so please do report any faults, overflows, or fly tipping to us!
Remember, each of our bins are uniquely numbered - so please do report any faults, overflows, or fly tipping to us!
March 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It's bin day across our various sites, which means all the litter bins across our 30+ sites in the town are emptied, inspected, and had fresh bags put in.
Remember, each of our bins are uniquely numbered - so please do report any faults, overflows, or fly tipping to us!
Remember, each of our bins are uniquely numbered - so please do report any faults, overflows, or fly tipping to us!
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⏳ Time is running out to secure a Railcard for £30 (1-year variant) or £70 (3-year variant, if available), because prices will be going up from Sunday 2 March 2025.
🔒 Buy within the next week to lock-in your savings at rail.cards
🔒 Buy within the next week to lock-in your savings at rail.cards
February 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
⏳ Time is running out to secure a Railcard for £30 (1-year variant) or £70 (3-year variant, if available), because prices will be going up from Sunday 2 March 2025.
🔒 Buy within the next week to lock-in your savings at rail.cards
🔒 Buy within the next week to lock-in your savings at rail.cards
No trains again at Hatfield this weekend. No Piccadilly line again Cockfosters / Kings Cross. NB Check detailed info re buses on Sunday - reduced service due to over-crowding concerns iro Arsenal match. www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-infor...
www.greatnorthernrail.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
No trains again at Hatfield this weekend. No Piccadilly line again Cockfosters / Kings Cross. NB Check detailed info re buses on Sunday - reduced service due to over-crowding concerns iro Arsenal match. www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-infor...
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One day left to buy your tickets in the Great British Rail Sale!
January 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
One day left to buy your tickets in the Great British Rail Sale!
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DB Cargo UK opens ETCS training centre https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/db-cargo-uk-opens-etcs-training-centre/67921.article
December 6, 2024 at 6:26 AM
DB Cargo UK opens ETCS training centre https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/db-cargo-uk-opens-etcs-training-centre/67921.article