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Plans to restart direct trains from Swindon to Birmingham after 20-year gap

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November 9, 2025
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Will Stone, Labour MP for Swindon North, has been discussing plans to restore direct train services between the town and Birmingham for the first time in two decades.

Midlands Rail Hub names preferred alliance partners

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August 29, 2025
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The ‘Midlands Rail Hub’ project has named the four companies which are its preferred partners for the scheme.

UK 10-year infrastructure plan leaves freight disappointed

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July 14, 2025
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Ely enhancement is not there. Midland Main Line wires are on pause. Infill electrification is sadly missing. The UK government’s newly published 10-year infrastructure strategy…

Rail Industry to Benefit from £92.8 Billion Investment

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July 10, 2025
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The government has given the green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades, which are set to benefit millions.

Rail Industry to Benefit from £92.8 Billion Investment

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July 10, 2025
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The government has given the green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades, which are set to benefit millions.

Redditch MP Backs Midlands Rail Hub

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July 9, 2025
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Midlands Connect’s plans for the Midlands Rail Hub have been backed by Redditch MP Chris Bloore as it will see over 25 trains a day added to the line.

“West Midlands” carriage features as the Inspiration train arrives in Birmingham

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July 9, 2025
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A specialist West Midlands carriage features in the Inspiration exhibition train, as it opens its doors in Birmingham

Midlands Connect Secure Government Funding

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July 8, 2025
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A new rail improvement scheme, which will benefit 7 million people, has been given the go-ahead.

Train services between Nuneaton and Birmingham could double as part of plans

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March 11, 2025
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Midlands Connect has outlined plans in which train services from Nuneaton to Coventry, Leicester and Birmingham could be doubled.

An extra 300 trains a week for Cheltenham passengers thanks to project

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February 21, 2025
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As part of the Midlands Rail Hub project, Midlands Connect says that plans could see nearly 300 extra trains a week going through Cheltenham. This…