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Train derailment in Staffordshire causes widespread major disruption

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May 6, 2026
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A freight train has derailed in Bilbrook, Staffordshire, and is causing widespread major disruption this morning. The derailment happened earlier this morning and has blocked…

Train derailment in Staffordshire causes widespread major disruption

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May 6, 2026
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A freight train has derailed in Bilbrook, Staffordshire, and is causing widespread major disruption this morning. The derailment happened earlier this morning and has blocked…

Police Incident leads to Shrewsbury and Machynlleth train delays

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February 5, 2026
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Transport for Wales services are being delayed in Shropshire this evening due to a police incident. Disruption is expected until 7 pm this evening and…

First Caledonian Sleeper runs from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands

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January 19, 2026
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Caledonian Sleeper’s first journey from the English West Midlands to the Scottish Highlands took place overnight on Thursday 15 January.

First Caledonian Sleeper runs from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands

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January 19, 2026
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Caledonian Sleeper’s first journey from the English West Midlands to the Scottish Highlands took place overnight on Thursday 15 January.

CrossCountry to run full timetable as RMT strikes called off

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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…

Caledonian Sleeper is coming to Birmingham!

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October 1, 2025
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Caledonian Sleeper has announced that it is adding Birmingham International to its stopping locations from 2026. Passengers will be able to board and alight from…

Holiday engineering works draw to a close

Simon Walton
August 25, 2025
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Britain’s railway network is beginning to emerge from a weekend of intensive engineering activity. Infrastructure teams have been working around the clock. They have been…

Railway level crossing safety advice handed out at Crufts

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March 8, 2025
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Network Rail has deployed staff to the Crufts dog show, to give information and advice about safety at level crossings.

Various Welsh railway lines remain closed after Storm Darragh

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December 9, 2024
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Transport for Wales is urging passengers to check before travelling, as a number of lines remain suspended after Storm Darragh. No Transport for Wales service…