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New trains enter service on Birmingham’s Cross City Line

Passengers on Birmingham’s iconic Cross City Line have been travelling on a brand new train fleet for the first time today (Monday 15 April). Train operator West Midlands Railway (WMR) said the introduction of the Class 730 fleet represents the start of a new era for rail travel on the...

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Multi-million-pound investment for world famous Glenfinnan viaduct

Network Rail will start a £3.4m investment to carry out repairs on the 123-year-old Glenfinnan viaduct this month. Along with...

Planning approval granted for final key West Midlands structures bringing HS2 into Birmingham

The final two major structures being built to bring HS2 into Birmingham have been approved by local councils -...

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Calling all schools: Join EMR’s Rail Safety Pathways Program today!

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a new program designed to promote rail safety education among primary and secondary...

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Elizabeth Line train order could save Alstom jobs

It is believed that a deal between the UK government and Alstom, over an order for new trains to be built at the company's...

Cullercoats Metro station footbridge re-opens following major restoration work

A major project to refurbish the historic footbridge at Cullercoats Metro station in North Tyneside...

‘Bug hotels’ coming to Bentham Line stations to support biodiversity

Northern is set to open ‘bug hotels’ at three stations on the Bentham Line between...

LNER launches new digital information platform

LNER customers will be able to find the latest journey updates, destination inspiration and more...

The Rail Academy becomes ORR-registered

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has confirmed that The Rail Academy has been...

Engineering works to affect trains in the Worcester area next week

Great Western Railway (GWR) services in Hereford and Worcester will be affected by essential engineering...

Changes to train services as major upgrades continue on Midland Main Line

Network Rail, East Midlands Railway (EMR), and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) are encouraging passengers to...

South Western Railway Supports Samaritans as employees gear up to run the 2024 TCS London Marathon

Railway workers across are set to raise thousands of pounds for Samaritans this April as...

New trains enter service on Birmingham’s Cross City Line

Passengers on Birmingham’s iconic Cross City Line have been travelling on a brand new train...

New multi-million-pound footbridge and lifts installed at Dumfries station

A new £3.6m footbridge and lifts are now in place at Dumfries station. That’s after...

Redhill to Tonbridge line to reopen after Network Rail completes Edenbridge landslip repairs

The railway between Redhill and Tonbridge will reopen for the start of service on...

“Railway stations are a great ‘platform’ for my work”, says artist

An autistic artist from Middleton in Rochdale, Greater Manchester has spoken out about the...

Conwy Valley Line in North Wales reopens after emergency repairs

Train services on the Conwy Valley Line in North Wales have resumed (Saturday 13...

Calling all schools: Join EMR’s Rail Safety Pathways Program today!

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a new program designed to promote rail safety...

Safety improved in Cornwall as level crossing work is completed

Network Rail has improved safety on two branch lines in Cornwall after work to...

Partnership with local steel fabricator strengthened by accessibility projects

Network Rail engineers visited a steelworks in Annan to see progress on steel fabrication...

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New trains enter service on Birmingham’s Cross City Line

Passengers on Birmingham’s iconic Cross City Line have been travelling on a brand new train fleet for the first time today (Monday 15 April). Train operator West Midlands Railway (WMR) said the introduction of the Class 730 fleet represents the start of a new era for rail travel on the line, which is used by millions of passengers every year and connects Birmingham with destinations including Lichfield, Redditch, and Bromsgrove. The...