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Western Champion to celebrate Golden Jubilee with Vintage Trains

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May 6, 2026
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To celebrate 50 years since D1015 Western Champion hauled its last trains for BR, on 23rd May it will haul a special rail tour from Birmingham to Plymouth.

Chiltern Railways’ charity event to celebrate Mark III fleet

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December 14, 2025
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In February, Chiltern Railway is to host a special train journey to bid farewell to its Mark III coaches, which date back to the era of British Rail. The trip will also raise money for the charity Railway Children.

Striking Blue Pullman HST to pass through Oxfordshire on its way to Scotland

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November 24, 2025
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The Blue Pullman HST is set to pass through Oxfordshire this Wednesday (26th November) as it heads to Edinburgh. Departing Oxford at 06:03, the HST…

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…

FA Cup semi-final train travel advice issued to Aston Villa supporters

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April 19, 2025
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Travel advice has been issued to supporters heading to Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa on 26th April.

Birmingham City v Peterborough United EFL Trophy Cup Final travel advice

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April 11, 2025
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Trains between Birmingham and London will be busy this weekend for Birmingham City’s appearance in the Vertu Trophy Cup Final at Wembley.

Class 20 locomotives to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday

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February 20, 2025
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Class 20 locomotives are to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday (22nd February 2025) as part of the UK Railtours’ Shakespearean Sonnet.

London trains subject to severe disruption warns train operator

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February 12, 2025
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Train services on part of the Chiltern Railways lines from London Marylebone will be severely disrupted next Sunday, the 16th of February. The line will…

West Midlands train services set for disruption this Sunday

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January 17, 2025
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Next Sunday, 19th January, train services between Oxford and the West Midlands will be severely disrupted because of essential engineering work.

Steam locomotive to pass through Oxfordshire this Monday

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October 20, 2024
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A private charter is set to run this Monday, 21st October, between Didcot Parkway and Stratford-upon-Avon. The charter is expected to be hauled by 5043…