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Birmingham New Street trains halted 24-28 December for £13 million power line repairs

Birmingham New Street trains halted 24-28 December for £13 million power line repairs

All services will cease operating at Birmingham New Street between 24 and 28 December due to significant engineering work on overhead power lines. Network Rail verified that the £13 million upgrade represents the initial stage of a three-year programme. Subsequent work is scheduled for 2027 and 2028, with timetables available from early October.

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