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JD.com expands UK logistics footprint

Simon Walton
January 6, 2026
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Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has acquired a major logistics site near Leicester, England. It further strengthens its presence in the UK’s so-called Golden Triangle.

Leicestershire railway to run ‘Pay What You Can Afford’ steam train service this Christmas Day

Guest authors
December 16, 2025
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The Great Central Railway are to run a special service this Christmas Day, with passengers only advised to pay what they can afford. Three trains…

Automatic ticket charging using GPS technology to be expanded

Guest authors
November 3, 2025
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A trial of digital ticketing using GPS (Global Positioning System) technology is being expanded to Northern services between Sheffield and Doncaster.

CrossCountry to run full timetable as RMT strikes called off

Guest authors
October 30, 2025
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CrossCountry says that they will run a normal timetable this Saturday, 1st November, following the suspension of planned RMT strike action. The train operator says…

Buses replace trains as East Midlands bridge is demolished this weekend

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October 3, 2025
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East Midlands Railway (EMR) is warning passengers travelling on its Intercity route this weekend (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October) that rail replacement buses will run between East Midlands Parkway and Leicester due to bridge demolition work.

December timetable alterations for CrossCountry

Guest authors
September 16, 2025
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CrossCountry has announced its timetable changes, which will be altered from the 14th December.

December timetable alterations for CrossCountry

Guest authors
September 16, 2025
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CrossCountry has announced its timetable changes, which will be altered from the 14th December.

December timetable alterations for CrossCountry

Guest authors
September 16, 2025
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CrossCountry has announced its timetable changes, which will be altered from the 14th December.

Disruption to East Midlands train services next Saturday

Guest authors
September 15, 2025
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Engineering work next weekend will affect train services between Nottingham and Leicester, and some journeys to/from London St Pancras.

London trains to be affected by track work

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September 5, 2025
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On the 20th September, journeys on the Midland Main Line will be affected while 565 metres of new rail is installed.