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Rail’s resurgence in the midlands

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RAIL’S RESURGENCE IN THE MIDLANDS

The West Midlands is enjoying something

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Rail Magazine

17 January, 2026

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With both Midland Main Line electrification and the eastern leg of Midlands Rail Hub recently kicked into the long grass, East Midlands Mayor CLAIRE WARD has been talking to PETER PLISNER about what she’s doing to get the schemes back on the agenda

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