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  • Millions more passengers using West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services – official report

    Rail operators West Midlands Railway (WMR) and London Northwestern Railway (LNR) have reported a huge jump in passenger numbers following the publication of official industry figures.
    A recent report from the Office of Rail Road showed a massive 12% year-on-year increase in the number of people using the sister operators’ services in the first quarter of 2025/26, equating to more than two milli

  • Birmingham stations gear up for the festive season

    Birmingham's German Christmas market opens this weekend, attracting hundreds of thousands. Stations, including New Street, are prepared for increased passenger traffic. Visitors are advised to plan journeys, respect staff, and check train times as services may be exceptionally busy.

    A photo of the crowds at Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market

  • £70million upgrades complete at key West Midlands Railway depot

    West Midlands Railway formally opened its redeveloped train depot in Tyseley, East Birmingham, on 24 October alongside the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker. WMR invested £70million to upgrade Tyseley Traction Maintenance Depot with the aim of enhancing train service reliability in the Midlands and beyond.

    WMR senior representatives with Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, in front of Tyseley Train Depot

  • West Midlands Railway seeks next cohort of trainee drivers

    West Midlands Railway is recruiting over 40 trainee drivers aged 20 and above. No prior experience is needed; candidates will undergo 12 months of paid training. Opportunities are available in Worcester, Leamington Spa, and Coventry, closing 24 October.

    Female WMR train driver standing in front of a train

  • Local love story puts Shirley Station in the running for World Cup of Stations


    Shirley station was the setting for Wendy Parker’s first dates with her husband, Ian Parker, over 50 years ago. The station is now nominated in the World Cup of Stations competition as Britain’s ‘Most Life-Changing’ after Wendy shared her story with the judges.

    Wendy, now 80 years old, and Ian were married for more than 50 years before he passed away in 2021. Early in their relatio

  • New cycle hub facility opens at Wolverhampton Interchange

    A secure bicycle storage facility with space for 110 cycles has opened at the Wolverhampton Interchange, making public transport more accessible for passengers in the city.
    The free-to-use ‘cycle hub’ features controlled access, LED lighting and CCTV. Users can register their details online to access the facility.
    The hub, which has been funded by charity Walk Wheel Cycle Trust working on be

  • Commemorative Plaque Unveiled for 175th Anniversary of Worcester Shrub Hill


    A commemorative plaque marking 175 years since the opening of Worcester Shrub Hill station has been installed by West Midlands Railway (WMR).

    On Sunday 5 October, the mayor of Worcester, Councillor Matt Lamb, unveiled a replica nameplate for the diesel locomotive named ‘City of Worcester’ to celebrate the station’s anniversary.

    Built in 1961, the ‘City of Worcester’ was

  • Birmingham’s Cross City Line electric train fleet carried more than 12 million passengers in its first year

    A West Midlands Railway (WMR) train fleet has carried more than 12 million passengers since completing its rollout on a popular Birmingham route one year ago today.
    Passengers on the Cross City Line, which connects Lichfield to Bromsgrove and Redditch via Birmingham, first boarded the new Class 730/0 electric train fleet in March 2024, with the full rollout officially completed on 26 September

  • National award for West Midlands Railway's new Cross City Line train fleet

    A new West Midlands Railway (WMR) train fleet which has transformed millions of journeys on Birmingham's Cross City Line has picked up a prestigious national award.
    The Class 730/0 fleet of electric trains was introduced onto the route, which runs between Lichfield, Birmingham and Redditch/Bromsgrove, last year to replace an outgoing 30-year-old train fleet.
    The new trains - part of WMR's £1

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