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WATCH: First commercial freight train runs along East West Rail

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June 17, 2025
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A milestone in the construction of East West Rail was met yesterday when the first commercial freight train travelled along the line as part of…

£850,000 to be given out to Oxford businesses due to Botley Road disruption

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June 14, 2025
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Businesses in Oxford may be able to receive goodwill payments in recognition of the disruption caused by the Botley Road scheme. Rail Minister, Lord Hendy,…

Newcastle to Brighton train service proposed

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April 26, 2025
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A new application has been submitted by Arriva Group that could see Grand Central run trains between Newcastle and Brighton via Gatwick Airport. Arriva says…

Train operator for East West Rail announced

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March 25, 2025
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Chiltern Railways has been named as the operator for the first phase of East West Rail when services start later this year.

Class 20 locomotives to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday

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February 20, 2025
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Class 20 locomotives are to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday (22nd February 2025) as part of the UK Railtours’ Shakespearean Sonnet.

Worcestershire’s economy would benefit from North Cotswold Line improvements

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February 18, 2025
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Preliminary plans are afoot to improve services and infrastructure on the North Cotswold Line

Valentine’s Day Love Hearts celebrates tourism

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February 15, 2025
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The rail operator hand delivered the giant six foot sweets to four attractions across its network, with a personal message of love for each.

Luxury train to pass through Oxfordshire this Wednesday

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February 10, 2025
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The Belmond British Pullman is set to run again this Wedneday (12th February 2025) and will visit Oxfordshire.

Manchester rail passengers warned of Major Disruption after car crashes onto railway tracks

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February 7, 2025
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Due to a police incident, which involved an overnight car crash that saw the car crash onto the railway line, there is major disruption this…

UK economic growth policy goes further and faster for freight

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January 30, 2025
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A third runway at Heathrow grabbed the headlines. The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer is in danger of becoming known as Rachel “Further and Faster”…