Fire closed a major Midlands line and disrupted traffic across the UK

Burton on trent Fire 2022 03 31 (NR)

An animal feed factory was totally destroyed in a major blaze at the end of last week. Fire fighting services in the region were at full stretch to contain the blaze, which required the closure of the Derby-Birmingham railway line. The mixed-traffic route forms the major connection between the East and West Midlands, and is central to the ‘CrossCountry Trains’ passenger network.

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Fire closed a major Midlands line and disrupted traffic across the UK

Burton on trent Fire 2022 03 31 (NR)

An animal feed factory was totally destroyed in a major blaze at the end of last week. Fire fighting services in the region were at full stretch to contain the blaze, which required the closure of the Derby-Birmingham railway line. The mixed-traffic route forms the major connection between the East and West Midlands, and is central to the ‘CrossCountry Trains’ passenger network.

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