First upgraded East Midlands Railway Class 170 enters service

The first train has entered service in East Midlands Railway’s £23 million programme to refurbish and upgrade its Class 170 fleet that operates regional services…

Luxury Blue Pullman HST to pass through Leicestershire this Tuesday

The Midland Pullman HST is to pass through Leicestershire this Tuesday (17th December) on its way to Edinburgh. Departing Bedford at 05:28, the HST will…

School trips by train instead of coach could benefit budgets

To save money on school trips, train operator Northern has suggested that schools should “Give up the coach and try us instead”.