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Newcastle to Brighton train service proposed

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April 26, 2025
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A new application has been submitted by Arriva Group that could see Grand Central run trains between Newcastle and Brighton via Gatwick Airport. Arriva says…

Shakespeare Express steam train to run from Derby in anniversary year

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March 10, 2025
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The Shakespeare Express celebrates the fortieth anniversary of its first run this year, its anniversary coinciding with the bicentenary of the modern railway and the 186th anniversary of Derby railway station opening.

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…

Luxury train to visit Edinburgh later this week

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November 21, 2024
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The Northern Belle will be visiting Edinburgh this weekend (23rd November). Departing Burton-on-Trent at 06:00, the train, which is expected to be hauled by a…

New train service will link Wales, England and Scotland for first time

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November 13, 2024
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455 miles and 22 stations will be connected thanks to a new service from CrossCountry. The service, described by CrossCountry as the first of its…

Where to see steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas this Sunday

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October 26, 2024
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LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas is set to haul its first tour of 2024 this weekend as it hauls Vintage Trains‘ Shakespeare Express from Derby…

Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set to pass through Yorkshire this Tuesday

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October 21, 2024
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45596 Bahamas is set to pass through Yorkshire tomorrow (21/10) as it heads to Tyseley. Departing the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway at 12:45, the…

East Midlands Railway to roll out free Wi-Fi to 97 stations

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September 18, 2024
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With the latest rollout of Wi-Fi, 97 stations across East Midlands Railway’s network will benefit from a new free Wi-Fi service.

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.

Weekend disruption to CrossCountry services in Birmingham area

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February 9, 2024
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CrossCountry services in the Birmingham area will be disrupted each weekend until the beginning of March to allow construction of a bridge for HS2.