HS2 funding helps 285 local initiatives
HS2's community and business funds have donated a total of £16m to projects close to the HS2 route.
Tag: Staffordshire
Rail Trolley Trust adds more items to its collection
The Rail Trolley Trust has completed the purchase of several items connected with rail trolleys that it has had on loan for several years.
Staffordshire railway launches steam locomotive appeal
The North Staffordshire Railway Company has launched an appeal to fund repairs to return its flagship 4F steam locomotive in time for its centenary in…
Midland Metro tram set for new future
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation is converting a tram to battery power as part of its Clean Futures Accelerator programme.
Staffordshire railway to recreate last steam-hauled Cambrian Coast Express
The Churnet Valley Railway is holding an event to recreate the last steam-hauled hauled Cambrian Coast Express from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth.
Staffordshire heritage railway appeal to purchase ballast wagon
The Churnet Valley Railway based near Leek in Staffordshire has launched an appeal to raise sufficient funds to purchase a BR Sealion wagon.
Steam locomotive to pass through Staffordshire this Saturday
LMS Black 5 No. 44871 is set to pass through Staffordshire this Saturday (9th March 2024) as it heads to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Locomotive to return to steam as 30 year agreement is signed
A narrow gauge locomotive is set to return to steam as a new agreement is signed at the Statfold Barn Railway.
West Coast main line reopened after weekend signalling upgrades
Major upgrades to the signalling between Rugby and Stafford have been completed and the line fully reopened for service yesterday, 23 January.
Centenarian steam loco to move from Penrhyn Castle to East Lancashire
The 108-year old 0-6-0T ‘Vesta’ is moving from Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum to the East Lancashire Railway, arriving this week.