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Birmingham CrossCountry trains to be disrupted this Bank Holiday

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August 24, 2026
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Network Rail and train operator CrossCountry are reminding passengers planning to travel by rail over the upcoming August bank holiday weekend to check before they travel, because major HS2 building work in Birmingham will disrupt services.

Bank holiday disruption to CrossCountry services through Birmingham

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July 30, 2026
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CrossCountry train services in the Birmingham area will be disrupted during the August bank holiday because of engineering work.

Comments invited for major changes to Birmingham’s railways

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July 8, 2026
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An eight-week consultation has opened into proposals by the Midlands Rail Hub Alliance for a major upgrade to railways around Birmingham.

London to Scotland trains subject to major disruption due to collapsed railway bridge

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June 12, 2026
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Major disruption to trains between London and Scotland are subject to major disruption this evening due to a bridge partially collapsing. Significant damage has been…

Steam locomotive 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe to visit Newcastle

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June 10, 2026
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5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe will head to Newcastle this Friday, 12th June 2026.

Birmingham trains to be disrupted for two weekends

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June 4, 2026
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CrossCountry services through Birmingham will be disrupted over the next two weekends because of work associated with the construction of HS2.

Birmingham railway line to close for three days

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May 28, 2026
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From Friday (29 May) until Sunday (31 May), workers will be installing a new viaduct for high-speed rail line HS2 in the West Midlands

Tornado set to conquer the Settle & Carlisle line in September

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May 22, 2026
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A1 Class Pacific no. 60163 Tornado is set to storm the Northern Fells in September for a journey along the iconic Settle & Carlisle line.

New rail timetable brings more seats and new overnight trains

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May 18, 2026
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The new national train timetable on 17th May, will see more seats, connectivity, overnight trains, and the return of the iconic Flying Scotsman.

Train derailment in Staffordshire causes widespread major disruption

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May 6, 2026
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A freight train has derailed in Bilbrook, Staffordshire, and is causing widespread major disruption this morning. The derailment happened earlier this morning and has blocked…