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New centre for Transport and Infrastructure to be established in West Midlands

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February 5, 2026
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A Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure, along with a new campus, is to be established in the West Midlands.

East Midlands Railway named a Top Employer for tenth year running

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February 1, 2026
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The Top Employers Institute has accredited East Midlands Railway (EMR) as a Top Employer in the UK for 2026.

‘Chiltern Explorer’ trains enter service

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January 29, 2026
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Chiltern’s new MK5 ‘Chiltern Explorer’ trains enter public service.

Class 37 locomotives to haul charity railtour to Staffordshire

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January 29, 2026
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The BLS charity tour to Scotland will conclude with a trip to Uttoxeter

First Caledonian Sleeper runs from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands

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January 19, 2026
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Caledonian Sleeper’s first journey from the English West Midlands to the Scottish Highlands took place overnight on Thursday 15 January.

First Caledonian Sleeper runs from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands

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January 19, 2026
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Caledonian Sleeper’s first journey from the English West Midlands to the Scottish Highlands took place overnight on Thursday 15 January.

Have a chat and a cuppa with East Midlands Railway and Samaritans on “Brew Monday”

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January 18, 2026
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Samaritans is again running its Brew Monday campaign this January to turn “Blue Monday” into a day for connection, conversation and community.

Do Not Travel: All West Midlands Railway services suspended

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January 9, 2026
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A Do Not Travel notice is in place with both London North Western Railway and West Midlands Railway after severe weather overnight. London Northwestern Railway…

130 extra trains a week through Gloucestershire town thanks to Midlands Rail Hub

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December 23, 2025
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Direct train services between Swindon and Birmingham via Kemble could become a reality with the development of the Midlands Rail Hub.

Bedfordshire station car park to close over Christmas

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December 20, 2025
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The car park at Harlington station in Bedfordshire, which is already partially closed off as a worksite, will close fully between Tuesday 23 and Saturday 27 December so that a crane can lower a new footbridge into place.