Midland Main Line: Leicestershire railway footbridge reopens
A new footbridge over the railway at Kibworth in Leicestershire has been opened as part of the project to electrify the Midland Main Line.
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Regulator partners with Rail Safe Friendly to spread message about railway safety
The Office of Rail and Road has partnered with Rail Safe Friendly to send a message to children about the dangers of trespassing on the railway.
Leicestershire landslip to be repaired after 3 months delay
Network Rail engineers have started to repair a landslip that occurred at its Old Dalby test track last December and forced the line to be closed.
Great Central Railway: Loughborough locomotive shed to be relocated
Loughborough Central locomotive shed is set to be moved to a new location to allow the double track heritage railway to run north of Loughborough.
Kids For A Quid and Dogs Go Free at Leicestershire railway this Easter
Kids will travel for £1 while dogs will travel free as part of the Easter holiday events planned at the Great Central Railway.
Leicestershire railway to hold anniversary event
The Great Central Railway will celebrate the railways 125th anniversary with a special Open Weekend in March
Heritage railway cancels 1940s event
The Great Central Railway has announced that it is cancelled its 1940s weekend for 2024.
Leicestershire’s Great Central Railway announces voluntary redundancies
The Great Central Railway in Leicestershire has announced a voluntary redundancy scheme in order to save around £250,000.
Great Central Railway acquires two Class 153s for driver training
The latest trains to arrive at the Great Central Railway are two single-car Class 153 diesel multiple units.
Steam locomotive 75069 to star at Great Central Railway’s Winter Steam Gala
Great Central Railway has announced that BR Standard 4 Locomotive 75069 will star in its Winter Steam Gala, from Friday 26 through to Sunday 28 Januar…
