130 extra trains a week through Gloucestershire town thanks to Midlands Rail Hub
Direct train services between Swindon and Birmingham via Kemble could become a reality with the development of the Midlands Rail Hub.
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Where and when to see a Class 52 locomotive as it hauls The Pathfinder Finale
Class 52 No. D1015 is to haul The Pathfinder Finale this weekend (20th December), which will bid farewell to tour promoter, Pathfinder Railtours. Departing Salisbury…
Here’s how to get FREE train travel to Christmas Markets, including Cardiff, Reading and Hyde Park
Great Western Railway has launched a new challenge, with two weeks of unlimited rail travel to Christmas Markets up for grabs. The catch is that…
Plans to restart direct trains from Swindon to Birmingham after 20-year gap
Will Stone, Labour MP for Swindon North, has been discussing plans to restore direct train services between the town and Birmingham for the first time…
Gloucestershire stations could gain direct services to Birmingham
The Midlands Rail Hub has been under discussion between MP Dr Simon Opher, Midlands Connect and rail chiefs.
Vintage Trains recreates ‘Farewell to Steam’ 60 years on
Last Saturday (1 November), Vintage Trains recreated British Rail Western Region’s 1965 'Farewell to Steam' rail tour, from London Paddington to Bri…
West of England rail services to be disrupted over Christmas
Network Rail has issued information about train services across the West of England over Christmas.
Gloucestershire railway work delayed for second time
Network Rail has announced that the work in Gloucester has been delayed for a second time. The station has been closed since the 27th September…
Gloucestershire railway line to remain closed as upgrade work extended
The railway line through Gloucester will remain closed on Monday, 6th October, as essential upgrade work has taken longer to complete than planned. The line…
Severe disruption for Gloucester train services for nine days
Train services through Gloucester will be severely disrupted from 27th September until 5th October, because of upgrading the Gloucester signal box.