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Class 66 locomotives to be fitted with digital signalling thanks to major deal

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February 28, 2025
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Class 66 locomotives are to be fitted with digital in-cab signalling thanks to a new deal between DB Cargo UK and Siemens Mobility. Work to…

Video: Construction milestone at HS2 Long Itchington Wood Tunnel

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February 26, 2025
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Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in Warwickshire has become the first deep tunnel on HS2 to complete its civil engineering phase.

Appeal launched after Leicestershire train windows smashed

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February 24, 2025
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Public appeal sought following a train that sustained serious damage after masonry was thrown from a bridge

Regional Refresh undertaken at Melton Mowbray

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February 23, 2025
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Melton Mowbray station is the latest to see an EMR regional refresh

Record figures for digital tickets in use with East Midlands Railway

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February 22, 2025
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The latest figures from East Midlands Railway show that the number of digital tickets being used has hit a new record high, with an uptake…

An extra 300 trains a week for Cheltenham passengers thanks to project

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February 21, 2025
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As part of the Midlands Rail Hub project, Midlands Connect says that plans could see nearly 300 extra trains a week going through Cheltenham. This…

Thameslink warn of major disruption due to London signal failure

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February 14, 2025
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Due to a track circuit failure in the London Blackfriars area means that Thameslink trains across its network are being affected. A track circuit detects…

London trains subject to Major Disruption this morning

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February 14, 2025
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A person has been hit by a train and means that all lines are closed on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line.…

Manchester rail passengers warned of Major Disruption after car crashes onto railway tracks

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February 7, 2025
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Due to a police incident, which involved an overnight car crash that saw the car crash onto the railway line, there is major disruption this…

East Midlands Railway releases Nottingham railway station footbridge update

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February 5, 2025
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Back in October 2024, we reported on the news of a trial closure of access to the station from the footbridge at Nottingham railway station.