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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

Simon Walton
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,…

New images released of new Birmingham Railway Station

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March 6, 2026
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HS2 engineers have finished installing 2,011 concrete piles to underpin the foundations of the new Curzon Street station in Birmingham.

HS2 opens more apprenticeships and jobs

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February 11, 2026
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To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, HS2 has announced that it is looking to recruit another 34 apprentices and 16 graduates.