Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas to pass through Leicestershire this week
45596 Bahamas is back on the mainline later this week as it heads for the Nene Valley Railway. Departing Vintage Trains’ base at Tyseley at…
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Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit York this week
LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is set to visit York this Saturday, 16th November 2024, as it hauls The Christmas White Rose. Departing…
Connecting Midlands cities by rail would create 3,000 jobs
New research shows that a rail link between Coventry, Leicester, and Nottingham would create 3,000 jobs in the construction industry and supply chain.
East Midlands Railway makes changes to its mobility scooter policy
East Midlands Railway announces significant updates to its mobility scooter policy.
East Midlands Railway to roll out free Wi-Fi to 97 stations
With the latest rollout of Wi-Fi, 97 stations across East Midlands Railway’s network will benefit from a new free Wi-Fi service.
Steam locomotive 44871 set to depart Norwich this Saturday
LMS Black 5 No. 44871 is set to depart Norwich this Saturday (7th September) as part of The Stratford Flyer.
Weekend disruption to train services south of Leicester
On 3rd and 4th August there will be no trains between Leicester and Kettering and Leicester and Nuneaton because of major engineering works.
Leicestershire heritage railway announces Christmas programme
Great Central Railway is planning months ahead, launching its festive offering for 2024 and celebrating Christmas in the heat of July!
Latest Section of the Midland Main Line goes ‘Live’
Overhead powerlines are now live between Kettering and Wigston
Residents near Midland Main Line warned of danger of electrification
People living near the Midland Main Line between Kettering and Wigston are being reminded of the potential risks of electrocution from overhead lines.