Flooding and cable theft closes Shropshire railway line
Flooding in the Wellington area as well as signalling cable theft have left passengers facing disruption between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
Tag: Wellington (Shropshire)
Steam locomotive 60532 Blue Peter set to visit Shropshire this Thursday
60532 Blue Peter is set to visit Shropshire this Thursday as it completes a loaded test run as part of its return to mainline service
WATCH: Drone footage shows extent of damage caused by Shropshire landslip
On 8 March a landslip between Oakengates and Wellington closed the line but is expected to reopen by the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Cancelled: Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit Shropshire this Tuesday
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is returning to the mainline this Tuesday as it operates a loaded test run on the LSL circuit.
UPDATED: Steam locomotive 70000 Britannia to pass through Wrexham and Shrewsbury this Monday
70000 Britannia is set to be out on the mainline this Monday (22nd January 2024) as it heads on a test run to Shrewsbury.
Book Review: Rails from Shrewsbury: A Pictorial Journey 1970s to 2012 by Peter J Green
This book illustrates trains on lines around Shrewsbury from just after the end of steam with a selection of photos to satisfy the harshest critic.
Somerset’s new Wellington station to replace victim of Beeching cuts
Wellington in Somerset is to be served by the railway again, after the government approved the building of a new station.
Network Rail to renew track in Dinmore Tunnel between Hereford and Shrewsbury
The Marches Line will close between Hereford and Shrewsbury for nine days starting next Tuesday.
A Visit to the Vale Of Rheidol Railway and steam locomotive 3114
The story of Kerr Stuart Wren 3114s restoration in the 1960s and the author's visit to see it again for the first time in 50 years.
Transport for Wales and Visit Shropshire sign deal to boost rail travel in the county
Transport for Wales (TfW) and Visit Shropshire are to work together to advertise the ease and benefits of travelling in the West Midlands county by tr…