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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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Major disruption to Shropshire trains as urgent repairs take place

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  • January 19, 2026
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Urgent repairs are taking place to the railway between Telford Central and Wolverhampton, with major disruption expected until the end of the day. The line…

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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.

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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.

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Colas Rail UK awarded contract for further work on West Midlands Metro extension

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  • January 17, 2026
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Colas Rail UK has been awarded a further contract for construction work on extensions to the West Midlands Metro network.

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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…

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HS2 assesses progress made during 2025

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  • December 31, 2025
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With HS2 soon to undergo a fundamental reset, it has assessed its achievements in 2025.

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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.

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