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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.

London Euston trains affected by Easter closure

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March 16, 2024
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Several Engineering Works are to take place over the Easter Bank Holidays, which will see London Euston close for 4 days.

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.

GWR steam locomotive to visit Carlisle this Saturday

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March 15, 2024
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Tyseley based GWR Castle No. 5043 ‘Earl of Mount Edgcumbe’ will be hauling The Shap Mountaineer this Saturday, 16th March 2024.

London to Birmingham tour announced for Class 52 locomotive

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March 14, 2024
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Pathfinder Tours and UK Railtours have joined forces for the first time and are offering a chance for enthusiasts to ride behind a Class 52 locomotive.

HS2 release images of Buckinghamshire ‘green bridge’

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March 12, 2024
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The images reveal how the eco-friendly bridge will look once complete as it crosses the new railway close to the village of Turweston near Brackley

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.

Improved Birmingham train services to come as Midlands Rail Hub design work begins

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February 29, 2024
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has today announced that work on designing the ‘Midlands Rail Hub’ will begin soon.

The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

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February 28, 2024
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Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.