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Investigation into track worker nearly hit by train in Lancashire

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March 31, 2024
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has opened an investigation into an incident in Lancashire when a track worker was nearly struck by a train.

Network Rail’s Easter heavy metal message

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March 28, 2024
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Network Rail says the Easter programme of works on the UK rail network should be music to the ears of freight operators. It is delivering around ninety million pounds (105 million euros) of enhancement works over the Easter weekend. The British infrastructure agency says that freight will benefit from the programme of works, at least…

Watch: New bridge lifted into place at South Lanarkshire railway station

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March 27, 2024
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A new footbridge and lift tower has been installed at Uddingston station in South Lanarkshire as part of the government’s Access for All scheme.

Birmingham trains to be disrupted this Easter

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March 26, 2024
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Train services next week between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley on the Cross City line will be disrupted due to engineering work.

Transport for the North to write to Government over Avanti West Coast contract

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March 21, 2024
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Northern leaders have today passed a motion to write to the Secretary of State asking for Avanti West Coast to be stripped of its contact “at the earliest possible opportunity”.

2,500 pupils enjoy days out thanks to Avanti West Coast

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March 16, 2024
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Avanti West Coast has reached halfway to its target of giving 5,000 schoolchildren a day out by train through its Feel Good Field Trips initiative.

New London to Scotland train services given green light

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March 7, 2024
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Grand Union Trains has been given the go ahead to start a new train service between London and Stirling, providing more services between London and Central Scotland.

Avanti West Coast employee retires after 37 years of service

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March 6, 2024
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Margaret Jones has completed her 37 year railway career with Avanti West Coast.

Landslip blocks railway between Birmingham and London

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February 12, 2024
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Services on the West Coast Main Line between Birmingham and London have been disrupted because of a landslip between Coventry and Rugby.

Book Review: West Coast Main Lines 1957-1963 by John Palmer

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January 27, 2024
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This book provides a history of the West Coast Main Lines and a detailed look at its locomotives and operations during the years 1957 to 1963.