London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has named one of its trains in honour of Bedford’s historical roots, following a competition with a local college.
The train, which operates on the Marston Vale Line between Bletchley and Bedford, has been named ‘Brickfield Breeze’. The competition was held in partnership with Kimberley College, Bedford, where students were encouraged to submit name ideas to be
Two thought provoking artworks have been installed at a West Midlands Railway (WMR) station to stir the imagination of railway passengers.
Following the success of the ‘Trains of Thought’ project in 2024, the display at Marston Green station has been refreshed with two new banners on the platforms.
Theatre in Education (TiE) charity Big Brum held railway-themed workshops with children from
London Northwestern Railway encourages passengers to take the White Ribbon pledge against violence towards women and girls during a two-week campaign, coinciding with White Ribbon Day and the UN's 16 Days of Activism. Awareness events will be held at various stations.
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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A remarkable community group which encourages friendship among people with different communication needs have celebrated being recognised as Cross City Heroes.
Children at a primary school in Birmingham are feeling the benefit of a West Midlands Railway scheme to install thousands of cycle spaces on the rail network.
A rare glimpse of railway history will be on offer at a West Midlands Railway station as part of the Heritage Open Days event.
Students considering studying at the University of Worcester can claim free travel on West Midlands Railway services when attending an Open Day under a new pilot scheme launched today.
The crucial role played by community rail partnerships and station adopter groups up and down the country was highlighted at a Community Rail Conference hosted by West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.
Passengers passing through Ledbury station over the next week will be visiting the official ‘Ledbury Junction for Poetry’. The railway station has been renamed in honour of the town’s week-long poetry festival which starts today.
Local library supporters in Sutton Coldfield have been celebrating their recognition as Cross City Heroes. FOLIO Sutton Coldfield has been recognised as part of the West Midlands Railway ‘Cross City Heroes’ initiative, which celebrates contributions to communities along the popular rail line.
Runners in Erdington braved the rain and pulled on their sports gear to celebrate the Run Birmingham group being recognised as Cross City Heroes.
