Over 120 days of delays caused by bridge strikes
Over the past year, numerous large vehicles have collided with bridges, causing days' worth of delays.
Tag: Hinckley
Proposed Midlands rail link to save over 13 million minutes a year
Today (Tuesday 11 March), Leicester's City Mayor Peter Soulsby, Midlands Connect and business leaders pledged their support for the proposed rail link…
East Midlands Railway to roll out free Wi-Fi to 97 stations
With the latest rollout of Wi-Fi, 97 stations across East Midlands Railway’s network will benefit from a new free Wi-Fi service.
Weekend disruption to train services south of Leicester
On 3rd and 4th August there will be no trains between Leicester and Kettering and Leicester and Nuneaton because of major engineering works.
Residents near Midland Main Line warned of danger of electrification
People living near the Midland Main Line between Kettering and Wigston are being reminded of the potential risks of electrocution from overhead lines.
Black 5 steam locomotive to pass through Worcestershire this Saturday
LMS Black 5 No. 44871 will haul The Worcester Steam Express this Saturday, 6th April 2024.
East Midlands Railway lists top 10 most hit bridges
The rail operator has issued advice to HGV drivers in an attempt to reduce the number of bridge strikes each year
Planning Inspectorate to scrutinise Leicestershire freight hub plan
The Planning Inspectorate has declared that a plan for a National Rail Freight Interchange scheme at Hinckley should be subject to close scrutiny.
Leicestershire rail freight hub plans resubmitted
Blaby District Council is to scrutinise the new application submitted by developer Tritax Symmetry for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange.
East Midlands Railway to install Smart Kiosks at 29 stations across its regional network
Smart Kiosks are to be installed at 29 stations across EMR's regional network to make it simpler and easier for passengers to buy the cheapest fares.