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Tarmac opens new rail depot in Rugby

Simon Walton
September 30, 2025
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Tarmac, the aggregates and building materials specialist, has officially opened a new rail depot at Hunters Lane in Rugby. It’s transformed a previously disused siding…

Blue Pullman HST to pass through Scotland this Saturday

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September 12, 2025
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The Blue Pullman HST will be passing through Scotland this Saturday (13th September) as it heads to Inverness. Departing Rugby at 07:13, the HST will…

Blue Pullman HST to pass through Scotland this Saturday

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September 12, 2025
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The Blue Pullman HST will be passing through Scotland this Saturday (13th September) as it heads to Inverness. Departing Rugby at 07:13, the HST will…

Rob Burrow to Have Northern Train Named in Honour of Him

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July 23, 2025
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Northern has announced that it will be naming a train after Rob Burrow, rugby league legend and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) campaigner.

London Northwestern Railway launches new fleet of five-car trains

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June 10, 2025
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The first of 36 new Class 730/2 trains built by Alstom in Derby for London Northwestern Railway entered service yesterday, Monday, 9 June.

Book Review: Rails Around Rugby: Pre-Grouping to BR Blue by Robert Hendry

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May 10, 2025
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This book illustrates the importance of Rugby as a railway hub and relates fascinating tales from the author’s memories of growing up in the town.

Steam locomotive 45212 to visit Cheshire this Saturday

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March 13, 2025
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LMS Black 5 No. 45212 is to visit Chester this Saturday (15th March 2025) as it hauls The Cheshireman.

Steam locomotive 45212 to pass through Northampton tomorrow

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March 12, 2025
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45212, fresh from repairs in Rugby, will be heading to Southall tomorrow (13th March 2025).

Class 40 locomotive to visit Norwich this Saturday

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February 28, 2025
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Class 40 No. D213 Andania is set to visit Norwich this Saturday (1st March 2025). Departing Crewe at 06:39, the locomotive will take passengers onboard…

Steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere to pass through Yorkshire this Saturday

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February 20, 2025
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34067 Tangmere is to pass through Yorkshire this Saturday, 22nd February 2025.