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Gas leak shuts rail route between two major UK stations

The platform canopy at Wolverhampton Low Level Station, pictured in 1969

Part of old station to get a new lease of life on the Severn Valley

Dan Stacey takes us on a walk along the Smestow Valley old railway line, from Compton to Tettenhall, stopping for a brew at the café in the old station

I walked the historic old railway line from Compton to Tettenhall

LMS 11243 (picture: Gary Essex)

Severn Valley Railway marks 50 years of its popular spring steam gala

This peaceful West Midlands railway trail is ideal for a flat and easy stroll

The tiny station building at Eardington will take centre stage at the SVR's Branch Line Weekend. Photo: Jason Hood

Smallest station set to take centre stage at Severn Valley Railway's Branch Line...

The first trams will soon be running on the long-awaited tramline. They will terminate at Flood Street, opposite the site of the proposed ice rink

Plus The Wednesbury-Dudley tram link: 21 years of soaring costs, shortfalls and delay...

Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway

Most rail journeys under public ownership by middle of next year, says minister

Train operator bucks trend by introducing first-class travel

Continued disruption at Waterloo as services return after signal failure

Travel disruption after major signalling failure at London Waterloo

The Shakespeare Express Celebrates 40 Years since its Inaugural Run

Syrian refugee's name emblazoned on Great Western Railway train to celebrate com...

HS2 unveils test designs as it aims to create UK’s ‘most comfortable’ train seat

Billy Joel jumps on train for only UK performance this year

Proposed law to bring train services into public ownership clears first hurdle
The Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill is expected to clear the House of Commons in September.
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Plus Watch: Hundreds turn out for special Kidderminster Railway Station's 40th annive...

32 evocative photos of the Severn Valley Railway as its own-build station turns ...

Hundreds of trains cancelled as drivers snub overtime to watch Euro 2024 final

Fans travelling to Glastonbury by train suffer disruption

Trains cancelled as drivers refuse to work extra shifts on day of England match

Unique steam loco completed in 2019 returns to Severn Valley Railway this summer

FirstGroup cautions over threat of railway renationalisation after election

UK’s first intercity battery train trialled to cut emissions and fuel costs

Train strike: The railway lines with fewer services this week as drivers stage l...

Appeal after thieves target Severn Valley Railway stations

What are open access train services?
Here the PA news agency answers 10 key question about open access operators.
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Find out how to take a trip on record-breaking 88-year-old locomotive as it trav...

Industrial action by train drivers continues to disrupt services

Plus Where to see pair of vintage steam locos as they pass through Black Country and ...

Trains hit with disruptions after incident further down line

Visitors steam in as Severn Valley Railway gala weekend makes heritage railway b...

Music mogul Pete Waterman joins appeal to save Severn Valley Railway

Severn Valley Railway's photo charter services with classic engine the star

Show-stopper locomotive is guest of honour for Severn Valley Railway’s Spring St...

The Platform cafe, Wombourne

Sisters who used to visit cafe as kids now own venue at former railway station

Travel disruption to continue as commuters return to work after Christmas

Passengers face ‘significantly disrupted’ trips into January – Network Rail

Rail union calls off one day of strike action out of respect for Poppy Day

Mark Andrews: You won't believe why it's taking so long to build a tramline

When are the rail strikes? Dates, operators affected and why staff are walking o...

How travel, work and going to the gym may change after lockdown

Captain Tom Moore asks people to ‘stay home, stay safe’ on his birthday

Train named after Captain Tom

Boardmasters festival-goers to get refunds after 11th hour cancellation

Full steam ahead at Severn Railway Gala - pictures

Special guests steam in for Severn Valley Railway's spring gala

Virgin Trains launches new Alexa feature for disabled passengers to book help

Model fun for steam enthusiasts in Wolverhampton

Loco steams back home to Severn Valley Railway after a decade

Severn Valley Railway's £2.5 million target is on track

Severn Valley Railway steams towards £2.5 million fund's halfway mark for Bridgn...

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Severn Valley Railway steams towards fund's halfway mark

New exhibitions at Severn Valley Railway this Easter

Transport heritage centre opens in Wolverhampton

Severn Valley Railway: Three new exhibitions on offer

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