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There’s Light at the Northern end of HS2’s longest tunnel

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March 23, 2024
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Tunnel Boring Machine ‘Cecilia’ brakes-through at the northern end of the Chiltern tunnel, marking the end of tunnelling.

Partial train services resume from Shropshire railway station

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March 21, 2024
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Train services have resumed at Telford Central station after work had progressed sufficiently to rectify the landslip that occurred near Wellington.

West Midlands railway tunnel used to test emergency response plans

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March 21, 2024
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On 16/17 March, the emergency services and Network Rail carried out an ‘incident scenario’ to test their emergency response plans.

New trains soon to start running on Birmingham railway line

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March 20, 2024
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West Midlands Trains is making the final preparations for the introduction of Class 730 electric trains on the Cross City Line from Lichfield to Redditch.

Minister views progress on Coventry Very Light Rail system

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March 19, 2024
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The Shadow Rail Minister visits BCIMO, to see the progress being made on the CVLR project.

WATCH: Drone footage shows extent of damage caused by Shropshire landslip

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March 15, 2024
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On 8 March a landslip between Oakengates and Wellington closed the line but is expected to reopen by the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Plans unveiled to run new direct Wrexham to London trains

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March 14, 2024
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Alstom, mainly known in the UK for its train manufacturing business, has plans to run an open access train operation providing a service from Wrexham to London Euston.

Shropshire trains cancelled as landslip closes railway line

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March 12, 2024
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Network Rail are on site carrying out emergency repairs to the railway line after a landslip closed the railway.

Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham: New report shows benefits to universities of potential rail link

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March 11, 2024
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Midlands Connect has published a report claiming ‘massive’ benefits to major universities in the region from the rail link between Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham.

Railway safety highlighted as passengers head to Birmingham Dog Show

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March 10, 2024
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Network Rail safety teams have been offering dogs and their owners treats, while reminding them of the dangers of railway crossings.