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Special steam train trip to raise money for Manchester cancer charity

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September 27, 2024
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This weekend’s Mancunian trip between Manchester and Bridgnorth will raise money for Maggie’s charity. Maggies offer emotional and practical support to those with cancer and…

Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set for Blackpool visit

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September 16, 2024
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On 16 November 45596 Bahamas will haul The Blackpool Illuminations Express from Birmingham New Street to Blackpool North.

Charity railtour to bid farewell to West Midlands trains

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September 5, 2024
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The Branch Line Society is running the Class 323 Farewell from Birmingham to Liverpool on 29 September as a tribute to the class.

New Avanti West Coast safety campaign brings station facilities to life

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August 30, 2024
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In a drive to help people take care on train journeys, Avanti West Coast has brought station facilities at Stafford, Staffordshire, to life through its ‘Take care. Get there.’ campaign.

Proposals for new Manchester – London train service announced

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July 1, 2024
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London Northwestern Railway has announced proposals for a new train service connecting Manchester with London Euston via the West Midlands.

Investigation finds locomotive was going to fast to stop at red signal in Staffordshire

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June 17, 2024
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released a report into a signal passed at danger at a Staffordshire junction.

Investigation finds locomotive was going to fast to stop at red signal in Staffordshire

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June 17, 2024
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released a report into a signal passed at danger at a Staffordshire junction.

Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower to pass through Dawlish this Saturday

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May 31, 2024
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Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower is set to haul part of The English Riviera Express this Saturday, 1st June.

Bank holiday disruption expected on West Coast Main Line

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May 22, 2024
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The work will take place around Stafford and Milton Keynes.

West Coast Main Line: £24m worth of upgrades to take place this Bank Holiday

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May 20, 2024
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Engineering work will affect West Coast main line services. Chiltern trains will also see changes due to HS2 work at Wendover.