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Book Review: Northern Diesels: DMUs in the North of England by Martyn Hilbert

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December 8, 2025
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This book is a photographic record of diesel multiple units (DMUs) operating throughout northern England.

No step-free access at Staffordshire railway station for next two weeks

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September 26, 2025
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For approximately two weeks from 29th September, there will be limited step-free access between the platforms at Stoke-on-Trent railway station.

Wabtec to expand its Midlands manufacturing facility and create 150 new jobs

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September 23, 2025
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Wabtec has announced it is expanding its manufacturing facility at Barton-under-Needwood in Staffordshire to enhance its production capabilities.

Watch: Upgrade works promise better journeys through Staffordshire

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August 26, 2025
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Network Rail has spent £12.5m on renewing tracks, points, bridges and viaducts in Staffordshire over the last three weeks. It promises that rail journeys on the West Coast Main Line through Staffordshire will now be better.

Network Rail reopens West Coast Main Line after 21-day closure

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August 25, 2025
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Just in time for the August bank holiday, Network Rail has reopened a 50-mile stretch of the West Coast Main Line after major engineering works.

£600,000 project sees railway station shelters upgraded

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April 6, 2025
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New modern waiting shelters are being delivered across the east midlands by EMR

Staffordshire train manufacturer to supply hybrid locomotives to Australia

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February 25, 2025
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Mackay Sugar, Australia’s second-largest sugar milling company, has ordered five hybrid locomotives and Brake Vans from Clayton Equipment.

Staffordshire train manufacturer to supply hybrid locomotives to Australia

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February 25, 2025
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Mackay Sugar, Australia’s second-largest sugar milling company, has ordered five hybrid locomotives and Brake Vans from Clayton Equipment.

New blue livery for Staffordshire steam locomotive

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February 2, 2025
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Steam locomotive Isaac has been repainted into a Caledonian-style livery at the Statfold Barn Railway & Museum at Tamworth in Staffordshire.

Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to pass through Staffordshire this Thursday

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January 28, 2025
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60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will be passing through Staffordshire this Thursday, 30th January 2025. The A4 locomotive is heading to Derby Litchurch Lane Works before…