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First Class 197 unit arrives from CAF
The first of the new Class 197 trains for TfW’s Marches, Mid & North Wales services (197001) left the CAF factory in Newport, South...
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Apr 13, 20211 min read
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New Footbridge to Replace Rusting Structure at Oakengates
Nearly a million pounds is being invested to replace a public footbridge to provide a better way for people to cross the railway in...
rodneypitt9
Apr 12, 20211 min read
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Further £33 million COVID-19 support funding announced for light rail and trams
The Government has announced additional funding to support tram and light rail operators during the coronavirus pandemic. The...
rodneypitt9
Apr 9, 20212 min read
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Deep Soil Mixing
Stafford-based ground remediation contractor, Deep Soil Mixing used a sustainable soil mixing solution to geotechnically improve the...
rodneypitt9
Mar 26, 20213 min read
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New 'Aventra' Train Pays a Visit to Redditch as it Builds Up the Miles
THE new West Midlands Railway Class 730 ‘Aventra’ EMU No. 730002 made its debut run down the branch to Alvechurch and Redditch on the...
rodneypitt9
Mar 26, 20211 min read
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Further £33 million COVID-19 support Funding announced for Light Rail and Trams
Government announces additional funding of £33 million to support tram and light rail operators during the coronavirus pandemic. This...
rodneypitt9
Mar 26, 20212 min read
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Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell on the Camp Hill Line get Funding to Reopen
Work being carried out to clear Moseley railway station site ahead of construction (Image: WMCA) Passenger rail services are set to...
rodneypitt9
Mar 26, 20211 min read
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All Change is Signalled at Birmingham New Street
Birmingham New Street November 1977 (Birmingham Mail) Passengers at Birmingham New Street are being urged to check their platforms...
rodneypitt9
Mar 25, 20213 min read
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Wolverhampton's new Station Complete
The main construction of Wolverhampton’s new railway station is set to be completed this week. It is part of the transformation taking...
rodneypitt9
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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New Hub for Network Rail
Network Rail has agreed a ten-year lease at IM Properties’ industrial and distribution scheme The Hub in Birmingham. The new 30,000 sq ft...
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Mar 19, 20211 min read
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Could Trains Return to Castle Bromwich?
Castle Bromwich as viewed from the top of the parish church and (inset) the plans referenced in Andy Street's blueprint for West Midlands...
rodneypitt9
Mar 16, 20212 min read
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Catching Up With Time at Great Malvern
Rail passengers at Great Malvern station are set to be right on time as renovations to a Victorian clock are now complete. The ornate...
rodneypitt9
Mar 15, 20212 min read
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Restoring Your Railway Fund - Round 3 Bids Received
The Department for Transport is two thirds through its £500 million Restoring Your Railway Fund. The Fund is now closed for any further...
rodneypitt9
Mar 15, 20213 min read
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DfT announces 650 roles to be created in Birmingham and Leeds
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced plans to create a second HQ in Birmingham and a northern hub in Leeds as part of...
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Mar 15, 20214 min read
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Severn Valley Ends Lineside Passes and Photo Charters
7812 “Erlestoke Manor” on the Severn Valley Railway // Credit Erlestoke Manor Fund website The Severn Valley Railway have confirmed that...
rodneypitt9
Mar 5, 20212 min read
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Superfast UpGrade at Stourbridge
Journeys on Stourbridge’s unique 'people mover' will soon be much smoother for passengers after a week-long upgrade of its railway line....
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Mar 5, 20212 min read
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Chancellor Gives Go head for WM stations and help for Apprenticeships
Plans to re-open rail stations in Darlaston and Willenhall will go ahead after Chancellor Rishi Sunak provided funding in his Budget. The...
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Mar 4, 20212 min read
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£50m Rail Improvements around HS2 Station unveiled in Budget
The government will provide £50m to develop proposals for transport improvements around the High Speed 2 Birmingham Interchange Station....
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Mar 4, 20212 min read
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More Trains for Students
Great Western Railway joins West Midlands Railway in announcing increases in trains for students and pupils returning to school. Great...
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Mar 4, 20211 min read
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New West Midlands Rail Stations get £60m boost
Plans have been put forward for Kings Heath station and two others in Birmingham on the Camp Hill line (West Midlands Rail Executive) The...
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Mar 2, 20211 min read
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