Birmingham’s Cross City line reopens following a bridge removal and replacement over Easter the period
Passengers and freight can now travel on the line between Birmingham and Lichfield following the major project
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Book Review: Rail Rover – East Midlands Rover by John Jackson
This book shows how a Rover ticket can provide great opportunities for both rail enthusiasts and tourists wishing to explore the East Midlands.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway launches urgent £1.5m appeal
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust has launched an appeal to raise £1.5m to undertake urgent repairs to the iconic 120-year-old Stanway V…
Staffordshire leaders support plans for Midlands Rail Hub
After meeting cabinet member, Midlands Connect has given its support to plans for the Midlands Rail Hub.
Fence damaged in Staffordshire heritage railway trespass
Several people entered Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire on Sunday 19 February, causing damage.
East Midlands Railway invests in cycling facilities in Nottinghamshire
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced that it is to invest more than £370,000 in facilities for cyclists at stations on its network.
175-year-old Staffordshire railway tunnel to be upgraded
Train services between Uttoxeter and Stoke-on-Trent will be suspended from 5th to 12th March due to upgrading railway tracks through Meir tunnel.
East Midlands Railway’s Smart Kiosks show real-time travel information
East Midlands Railway is installing Smart Kiosks with screens that provide customers with real-time travel information, including service updates.
WATCH: Steam locomotive 45699 Galatea passes through Staffordshire heading for West London
No. 45699 Galatea, in the guise of 45662 / 45627, passed through Lichfield Trent Valley station this morning as it steamed south to Southall, in West …
Britains most bashed bridges revealed by Network Rail
With more large vehicles on Britains roads than ever, Network Rail has released a list of the most-struck rail bridges across the country