Tag: West Midlands

East and West Midlands joined by quarter-hourly rail link

Better connections between East and West Midlands arrive as a result of…

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Station repairs and track upgrades in the North West this Christmas

Network Rail will be carrying out important work on rail routes in…

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Highfurlong Brook is first HS2 viaduct to finish deck beam installation

The Highfurlong Brook Viaduct in Northamptonshire has all its deck beams installed,…

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Mayors’ new group to explore better rail links between Midlands and North

The Mayor of the West Midlands and the Mayor of Greater Manchester…

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Contractor sought for enabling works for HS2 automated people mover

A contractor is being sought to lead the enabling works programme for…

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Video: HS2 funding helps renovation of 900-year-old Staffordshire tower

HS2’s Community and Environment Fund (CEF) have awarded a grant of £70,170…

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CrossCountry confirms disruption due to ASLEF industrial action

CrossCountry has confirmed that its services will be seriously disrupted by industrial…

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Overhauled Castle Class steam locomotive to haul rail tour on GWML

Castle Class 4-6-0 No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe will soon be…

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Plans for HS2 viaduct in Warwickshire to go on public display

Proposals for the HS2 River Blythe viaduct in Warwickshire will be on…

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Birmingham Snow Hill turns white to support an end to violence against females

Birmingham Snow Hill turned as white as snow after people signed up…

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