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Blackpool train users can get free Domino's pizza between London Euston and Stirling this bank holiday (aff). Published 24th Aug 2026, 10:26 BST Blackpool South's Labour MP Chris Webb say the Government officially handing back the resort's Metropole Hotel will be huge boost for Blackpool Blackpool South's Labour MP Chris Webb say the Government officially handing back the resort's Metropole Hotel will be huge boost for Blackpool This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Blackpool commuters planning to travel between London Euston and Stirling this Bank Holiday weekend could have a free fresh, hot Domino's pizza delivered directly to their seats. Trainline has today announced the UK's first-ever Train Thru delivery service on Lumo's newest route. The first-of-its-kind offering comes as new research reveals 57% of train travellers are hungry for more food options while travelling, with almost two-thirds (63%) saying they would like to have a hot, fresh takeaway delivered directly to their seat during their journey - with pizza topping the list of train takeaway wishes. You May Like To enjoy a free pizza train users from Blackpool and the Fylde coast would have to catch the Lumo train services at Preston Railway Station. The exclusive service will launch on Lumo's newest route, connecting passengers travelling on selected direct Lumo train services between London Euston and Stirling in both directions across the Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday, August 29 to Monday, August 31. The initiative targets the exact window when travel "hanger" hits hardest, with 40% of passengers experiencing hunger within the first hour of boarding and reaching its peak between 2 and 3 hours into a long journey. Lumo train bosses said to combat this mid-trip slump, Trainline ambassadors will be delivering fresh, piping-hot Domino's pizzas to passengers in their seats when the trains make their scheduled stops at Preston station, roughly mid-journey between Stirling and London. Passengers can order a pizza in advance of their trip, as long as they are on the train when it travels through Preston. Natalie Marques, Head of Creative Innovation at Trainline said: "At Trainline, we want every journey to feel on the passenger's terms, including looking forward to what they're going to eat onboard. "Food shapes how people enjoy travel, so we're making this busy bank holiday and festival weekend even better by ensuring passengers can satisfy their pizza cravings en route. When travelling with friends and family, no transport makes sharing a pizza easier than a train." Bookings for the Trainline Train Thru are open from today on a first-come, first-served basis. Train travellers can choose between Domino's Original Cheese and Tomato, Peperoni Passion, Vegi Supreme and Plant-Based Margheri-tastic, with booking open until midnight the day before each journey. Ryan Kenton, PR Manager & Special Deliveries Expert at Domino's said: "Over the years we've heard the stories of train travellers trying to time a cheeky pizza delivery with a station platform visit. Domino's is known for super speedy delivery, so we're delighted to partner with Trainline to make those Train Thru dreams come true. Now, passengers can get a piping hot pizza pick-me-up delivered right to their seats, just as those mid-journey hunger pangs start to bite." Pizzas will be delivered when the train stops at Preston. Customers do not need to travel the full route but must pass through Preston on their journey to receive their pizza. To view which trains this service is available on, or book your pizza, visit here.

FTSE 100 dips as JD Sports issues profit warning. The UK's FTSE 100 experienced a decline on Thursday, primarily driven by JD Sports, which saw a significant drop following the release of a pessimistic forecast. Concurrently, a rebound in government bond yields exerted additional pressure on the stock market. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index dipped 0.2% to 10,723.02 points by 1017, while the midcap FTSE 250 fell 0.3% to 24,575.63 points. * After cutting its profit projection due to a decline in second-quarter sales in its important North American market, British sportswear and apparel company JD Sports opened a new tab that fell nearly 15%, on track for its largest percentage drop in nine months. * Shares of insurer Legal & General and wealth manager Investec fell 3.6% and 4.5%, respectively, as they traded without entitlement to a dividend payout. * The yield on British 30-year bonds increased to nearly 5.80% after dipping to a low of 5.76% on Wednesday, a reaction to a surprise U.S. Treasury buyback announcement. Concerns regarding inflation and escalating government debt continue to create unease in the markets. * Meanwhile, oil prices have reached three-week highs, propelled by apprehensions that the stalemate in the Iran conflict will persist in disrupting supply from the crucial Middle Eastern production area. * U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned that there would be economic repercussions for any nation that extended "any type of lifeline to Iran." * Brent crude increased by over 2% to $94, contributing to a rise in the shares of British energy giants BP and Shell. * Among other UK movers, rail ticketing company Trainline extended its prior day's losses by 10% following the competition regulator's probe into ticket pricing. * After the subsea equipment rental and solutions company predicted yearly results below market expectations due to project delays across numerous countries, Ashtead Technology opened a new tab that plunged 15.4%.

Trainline and Virgin Atlantic face CMA drip pricing investigation. Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School are being investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority over concerns that customers were not shown the total price upfront when buying train and coach tickets, package holidays and driving lessons. The CMA announced the investigations on Wednesday and said they were at an early stage, with no conclusions yet reached on whether any of the three companies had broken consumer law. If breaches are found, the regulator said it could order the firms to pay compensation to affected customers and fine them up to 10 per cent of their global turnover. The Trainline investigation focuses on whether all mandatory fees were displayed to travellers buying train and coach tickets in advance on the platform's app and website. The CMA said it observed transactions with additional fees ranging from 59p to £2.79 on train bookings, and a £1.50 booking fee on coach journeys. The case against the FTSE 250 company was formally opened on 18 August, according to the regulator's case record. Shares in Trainline, the only listed company of the three, fell 16 per cent, or 38p, to 205p in early trading on Wednesday. The investigation into Virgin Atlantic concerns mandatory resort fees and local taxes charged on package holidays, while RED Driving School is being examined over how a mandatory booking fee and a so-called digital fee - which the CMA put at more than £7 per booking - were displayed to customers booking driving lessons. The investigations are being brought under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, which strengthened the CMA's consumer protection powers. The regulator said each of the three businesses had previously received an advisory letter as part of an earlier round of enforcement action. A Trainline spokesman said: "We've proactively engaged with the CMA over several months and we are taking proactive steps to enhance how certain fees are presented to our customers. We will continue engaging with the CMA to address their questions." A Virgin Atlantic Holidays spokesman said: "Mandatory fees are indicated at multiple stages throughout the booking journey. We are reviewing the points raised by the CMA carefully and will co-operate fully with its investigation." Emma Cochrane, executive director for consumer protection at the CMA, said: "Clear pricing helps people compare offers confidently and choose the option that works best for them... At a time when many households are watching every pound they spend, it is important that people are not surprised by extra fees." She added: "The first price customers see should be the price they pay." Sue Davies, head of consumer rights policy at Which?, said the regulator should not hesitate to act if breaches were established. "The CMA shouldn't hesitate to use its new consumer enforcement powers to fine any firms that have broken the rules - especially after each firm has already received a warning advisory letter," she said. "Following comments made by the prime minister last week that unfair pricing practices have no place in our economy, this move sends a clear message to other businesses to follow the rules." Amy Ingham. Amy Ingham is a reporter at Business Matters, covering UK business news with a focus on breaking news, business policy, late payments and insolvency. She joined the magazine in 2026 after completing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at Harlow College's journalism school. Her recent reporting includes British Steel's nationalisation and its impact on SME suppliers, the decline in late payments by large firms, and Insolvency Service director disqualifications. Reach her at [email protected]. August 19, 2026