Leicestershire railway launches £500,000 Reunification appeal
The Great Central Railway has launched a half-million-pound appeal to fund design documents for the ambitious plans for its ‘Reunification’ projec…
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Bedfordshire trains set for Sunday disruption
Major engineering work between Kettering and Wigston and Bedford and Luton will cause severe disruption on Sundays for the next month.
Shakespeare steam train has positive start to 2024
The Shakespeare Express returns with regular steam trains to Stratford-Upon-Avon in 2024, with some trains starting from other city's across the Midla…
Regulator partners with Rail Safe Friendly to spread message about railway safety
The Office of Rail and Road has partnered with Rail Safe Friendly to send a message to children about the dangers of trespassing on the railway.
Black 5 steam locomotive to pass through Worcestershire this Saturday
LMS Black 5 No. 44871 will haul The Worcester Steam Express this Saturday, 6th April 2024.
Minister views progress on Coventry Very Light Rail system
The Shadow Rail Minister visits BCIMO, to see the progress being made on the CVLR project.
Leicester, Luton, and Peterborough train services to be affected by weekend work
Trains will be affected as Midland Mainline Upgrade works continue over the next two weekends.
Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham: New report shows benefits to universities of potential rail link
Midlands Connect has published a report claiming ‘massive’ benefits to major universities in the region from the rail link between Coventry, Leice…
Kids For A Quid and Dogs Go Free at Leicestershire railway this Easter
Kids will travel for £1 while dogs will travel free as part of the Easter holiday events planned at the Great Central Railway.
Improved Birmingham train services to come as Midlands Rail Hub design work begins
The Department for Transport (DfT) has today announced that work on designing the 'Midlands Rail Hub' will begin soon.