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Birmingham New Street marks 10-years since transformational redevelopment

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September 22, 2025
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Birmingham New Street celebrated the 10th anniversary of its £750 million redevelopment this weekend which helped transform it into a modern and flagship railway station. The nationally important station, the busiest outside of London, has welcomed more than 400 million passengers and seen over 3.5 million trains pass through it since it reopened on 20 […]

Birmingham New Street marks 10-years since transformational redevelopment

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September 22, 2025
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Freight figures mirror sluggish UK economy

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September 22, 2025
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The latest official quarterly analysis of freight rail performance in the UK shows a significant downturn. There was a five per cent decline in the…

Great Yarmouth railway station gets new Broads Discovery Hub

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September 22, 2025
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A Broads Discovery Hub has been installed at Great Yarmouth as part of a series of improvements to the station.

Inspiration Train to stop in Blackpool this November

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September 21, 2025
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Inspiration, the Railway 200 train is just finishing its visit to Darlington station.

New Murals at Leamington Spa Station Celebrating Railway 200

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September 21, 2025
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As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, Leamington Spa Station has new murals which highlight the railway through the years.

Greater Anglia helps fund a walking route to be transformed.

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September 21, 2025
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The walking route between Harlow Town station and the town centre is being transformed to address a long-standing issue, which was noted by both residents and visitors.

Cornwall Council Submits Improvement Scheme for Bodmin Parkway

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September 21, 2025
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New funding from Cornwall Council will see £200,000 go towards a new accessible footbridge for Bodmin Parkway station.

Škoda Group to supply hybrid trains to serve Northeast Bohemia

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September 21, 2025
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Škoda Group and RegioJet have signed a contract worth over CZK 9 billion to deliver 18 two-car and 16 three-car hybrid BEDMU type (Battery Electric Diesel Multiple Unit) train units.

Transpennine Route Upgrade Community Fund Applications to Open This October

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September 20, 2025
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A second round of the Transpennine Route Upgrade Community Fund has been launched, which will see £250,000 go towards supporting community groups, charities and schools.