East Midlands

East Midlands: Preserved railways, museums and centres…

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Shannon Butcher

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28th January 2020

The East Midlands is a large and varied area, and its contribution to railway preservation is equally eclectic. The premier preserved steam railway is undoubtedly the Great Central Railway…
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Abellio awarded East Midlands franchise – after DfT disqualifies Stagecoach

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Sam Hewitt

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22nd April 2019

A decision by the Department for Transport (DfT) to award the East Midlands rail franchise to Abellio in the face of the disqualification of incumbent Stagecoach could have far reaching effects on rail franchising. The decision could lead to the Virgin Trains name disappearing, company founder Sir Richard Branson has admitted. .@VirginTrains can’t accept a…
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Talgo picks Scottish site for UK factory

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd December 2018

LONGANNET in Fife has been selected by Spanish train builder Talgo as the site for its proposed UK factory. The location is currently occupied by a closed power station, and has been chosen as it is rail-connected, close to sea ports at Grangemouth and Rosyth, and in a region with a good supply of skilled…
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