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A long-serving West Midlands Railway (WMR) worker who helped launch a mental health hub at the station where she works has been honoured with a national award.
Sam Passmore, a customer experience manager at Wolverhampton station, was named Wellbeing Champion at the 2025 Heart of Gold Awards run by the Railway Benefit Fund.
Working with colleagues in WMR, Sam was recognised for her work estab
Hundreds of passengers travelling with West Midlands Railway (WMR) are expected to join a national pledge to end violence against women and girls during a fortnight of action.
The operator will be inviting passengers to speak up about gender inequality as part of White Ribbon Day (25 Nov) and the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 Nov – 10 Dec).
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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
West Midlands Railway has introduced the ‘Festive Fiver’ ticket. The £5 return ticket is for journeys after 4pm within zones 1-5. It is available until 23 December.
West Midlands Railway has identified the quietest and busiest travel dates to Birmingham's Christmas Market, with November 5 and December 18 being ideal for less crowded journeys.
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.
West Midlands Railway named a train "The Stourbridge Lion" to honour a historic steam engine from 1829. The naming followed a community competition.
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.
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.
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
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
