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Cemex and Victa Railfreight continue partnership at Derbyshire quarry

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November 17, 2024
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Construction materials company Cemex is to continue its partnership with Victa Railfreight at Dove Holes quarry in the Peak District.

Where to see steam locomotive 45212 in Derbyshire this Sunday

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October 25, 2024
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LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be in operation this Sunday (27th October 2024), hauling The Peaks Express from Preston to Derby and return. Note:…

50 Northern stations to have parcel delivery lockers

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September 24, 2024
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Lockers operated by the parcel delivery service Quadient are being installed at 50 railway stations throughout the North of England.

Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set to make 2024 mainline debut

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September 13, 2024
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45596 Bahamas is to have its first run of 2024 on Sunday, 27th October when it hauls “The Shakespeare Express” from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon.

Derbyshire railway line defunded in Labour announcement

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July 30, 2024
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In speech this week, Rachel Reeves announced that the Restoring Your Railways Fund is to be cancelled.

Derbyshire railway raising funds to repair roof of Main Exhibition Hall

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June 28, 2024
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The Midland Railway Trust at Butterley has opened an appeal to raise £40,000 towards urgent repairs needed to the roof of its main exhibition hall.

Derbyshire railway attacked by vandals for second time this year

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June 25, 2024
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The Midland Railway Centre at Ripley in Derbyshire has experienced another bout of mindless vandalism.

Derbyshire railway line set for seven week closure

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June 24, 2024
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7-week closure of line between Sheffield and Manchester because of emergency engineering work.

New London trains set to be built in Derbyshire

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June 15, 2024
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Alstom has signed a new £370m contract for the supply of 10 new nine-car Aventra trains for London’s Elizabeth Line.

Appeal launched as Derbyshire trains hit shopping trolleys

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June 10, 2024
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A safety warning and appeal has been launched by East Midlands Railway following a series of incidents involving trains in Derbyshire. During May, three trains struck shopping trolleys that were left on the line. On the 8th May, around 22:36, a freight…