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Midland Main Line upgrades allow larger freight trains to use routes

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May 28, 2026
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Network Rail has released information about the benefits provided by its Midland Main Line Electrification programme.

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

WATCH: Onboard Lumo’s new Stirling to London train service

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May 27, 2026
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RailAdvent was invited last week to take a test run on Lumo’s new Stirling to London train service, and we have now released a video of our day.

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.

Travel disruption for Download festival-goers

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May 21, 2026
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Train services on the Midland Main Line to London St Pancras International on Saturday and Sunday, 13th and 14th June, will be severely disrupted due to engineering work.

Two Derby sites remain as possible GBR Headquarters

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April 16, 2026
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The new Headquarters for GBR have been shortlisted to two possible sites in Derby

Leicestershire heritage railway announces Diesel Gala guest

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April 13, 2026
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The Great Central Railway has announced the final guest locomotive for its Spring Diesel Gala later this month.

Leicestershire heritage railway announces Diesel Gala guest

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April 13, 2026
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The Great Central Railway has announced the final guest locomotive for its Spring Diesel Gala later this month.

UK DIRFT rail connectivity underpinning new client commitments

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March 17, 2026
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Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal, at the heart of the UK’s Logistics Golden Triangle, is set for further rail‑served development.

WATCH: Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway charter train passes through Chirk

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March 6, 2026
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On Monday 2nd March, Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway ran a private charter from Wrexham General to London Euston to promote the new potential service,…