Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set for Blackpool visit
On 16 November 45596 Bahamas will haul The Blackpool Illuminations Express from Birmingham New Street to Blackpool North.
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Charity railtour to bid farewell to West Midlands trains
The Branch Line Society is running the Class 323 Farewell from Birmingham to Liverpool on 29 September as a tribute to the class.
New Avanti West Coast safety campaign brings station facilities to life
In a drive to help people take care on train journeys, Avanti West Coast has brought station facilities at Stafford, Staffordshire, to life through it…
Proposals for new Manchester – London train service announced
London Northwestern Railway has announced proposals for a new train service connecting Manchester with London Euston via the West Midlands.
New Hixon Rail Disaster Church Window Unveiled In Staffordshire
On Friday 28th June, the extended Railway Family joined with local residents to unveil a new stained-glass window in St Peter's Church, Hixon Stafford…
Investigation finds locomotive was going too fast to stop at red signal in Staffordshire
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released a report into a signal passed at danger at a Staffordshire junction.
Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower to pass through Dawlish this Saturday
Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower is set to haul part of The English Riviera Express this Saturday, 1st June.
Bank holiday disruption expected on West Coast Main Line
The UK's railway infrastructure owner and operator, Network Rail, has informed passengers intending to travel over the bank holiday weekend that some …
West Coast Main Line: £24m worth of upgrades to take place this Bank Holiday
Engineering work will affect West Coast main line services. Chiltern trains will also see changes due to HS2 work at Wendover.
London to Scotland line reopens after Bank Holiday improvements
The West Coast main line from London Euston to Scotland has reopened after parts of it were closed for upgrades over the Early May bank holiday.