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- BBC News
Interactive train exhibit celebrates 200 years of the railway
A train with hands-on interactive exhibits to celebrate 200 years of the railway has arrived in Inspiration is a mobile exhibition touring the UK as part of national will be at Horsted Keynes, one of the stations on the heritage Bluebell Railway line, and will be open from 23 to 29 marks the anniversary of the world's first public railway to use steam trains, the Stockton and Darlington railway, which began running in 1825. A project by the National Railway Museum, Inspiration features exhibits on how railways changed the world, hands-on displays on railway engineering and on how the future of the industry might Bluebell Railway will be running extra services from its other stations in East Grinstead and Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes to link up with the display. Jon Beardmore, business development manager at the Bluebell Railway, said: "We're delighted to have Inspiration with us for a week at the start of the school holidays."This will be the best chance for people in Sussex and Surrey to see it in 2025."Tickets are available in advance, with the national tour ending with visits to Paddington and Victoria stations in December.
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Cost of over-60s Oyster card set to nearly double
Transport for London (TfL) has raised the price of London's Oyster cards for the first time in a decade – and it's the over 60s that have been hit the hardest. The 'modest' increases, most just £1, have been introduced to cover the increasing costs of providing the cards, said TfL. In the largest of the price hikes, the application fee for the 60+ London Oyster card will now set Londoners back £35 – almost double the previous £20 price. TfL have also increased the fee for the annual eligibility check and the fee for a replacement 60+ photocard from £10 to £18. According to the transport operator, the 60+ Oyster photocard has the 'biggest gap' between estimated revenue and the income it receives through fees. Holders of the over-60s card benefit from unlimited free travel on the Tube, buses, TfL rail services and most National Rail services in London, excluding peak times on weekday mornings. An Oyster card can be used to pay public transport fares in London, often offering cheaper price-capped fares than paper tickets. The cost of applying for six different Zip photocards that provide half price tube travel and free bus journeys for kids, students, apprentices and care leavers also increased today. As of 22 July, the following Oyster photocard charges will apply: 60+ London Oyster card – now £35 (previously £20) 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard – now £11 (previously £10) 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard – now £16 (previously £15) 16+ Zip Oyster photocard – now £21 (previously £20) 18+ Student Oyster photocard– now £21 (previously £20) Apprentice Oyster photocard,– now £21 (previously £20) 18-25 Care Oyster photocard – now £21 (previously £20) TfL said it will review the new charges annually to 'mitigate the impact of inflationary cost pressures'. Alex Williams, TfL's chief customer and strategy officer, said: 'We are fully committed to keeping travel in London affordable and accessible to everyone. 'Our fees for photocards haven't increased in 10 years, and these changes will mean that we can continue to provide these concessions while ensuring that the fees better reflect our costs for operating the schemes.' Further price changes are set to be introduced from 7 September with new Oyster cards and Visitor Oyster cards now £10 from £7. Chief executive of London TravelWatch Michael Roberts called the fee increases 'unwelcome news to Londoners who continue to feel the pinch of the ongoing cost of living crisis'.
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Jess Glynne finally meets Jet2 voiceover artist who has become viral sensation
has finally met the woman responsible for taking over social media with the viral Jet2holidays advert. Zoe Lister is well known for declaring "Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday", set over Glynne's 2015 hit "Hold My Hand" in promotional videos for the airline's deals. The memorable jingle has been used in viral videos on social media. The pair recreated the moment live in the Capital Breakfast studio. "When I do my gigs, I feel like when I go to sing the hook, I feel like they're waiting for me to go 'nothing beats a Jet 2 holiday'. It is tempting but I need to take this seriously it can't be a joke," Glynne explained.
