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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.

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.

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…

Significantly reduced or no Chiltern Railway service due to Storm Goretti

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January 9, 2026
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A significantly reduced service will be in operation tomorrow due to Storm Goretti, Chiltern Railways has announced. 50% of normal train services will operate on…

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.

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.

Where and when to see a Class 52 locomotive as it hauls The Pathfinder Finale

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December 19, 2025
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Class 52 No. D1015 is to haul The Pathfinder Finale this weekend (20th December), which will bid farewell to tour promoter, Pathfinder Railtours. Departing Salisbury…

Book Review: Euston to Birmingham 1837 to Rail Blue by Robert Hendry

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December 16, 2025
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This book illustrates the railway between London Euston and Birmingham, from its 19th-century beginnings to the British Rail era of Rail Blue.

Shakespeare Express services to return in 2026

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December 11, 2025
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Steam-hauled services between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon will again run in 2026 along the Shakespeare Line and the Chiltern main line.

Two steam locomotives to pass through Yorkshire and Derbyshire this Wednesday

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December 2, 2025
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60163 Tornado and 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe will pass through Yorkshire and Derbyshire this Wednesday (3rd December) as they haul The Christmas White Rose.