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London Northwestern Railway urges passengers to check journeys ahead of timetable change

London Northwestern Railway urges passengers to check journeys ahead of timetable change

London Northwestern Railway is urging passengers to check their journeys ahead of a number of changes to its timetable next week.
From Sunday 12 December the operator is introducing an additional fast service between Northampton and London Euston on weekdays in response to customer demand.
The change means departure times on many services running between Birmingham New Street, Northampton an

West Midlands Railway urges passengers to check journeys this December

West Midlands Railway urges passengers to check journeys this December

West Midlands Railway is urging passengers to check their journeys carefully this month ahead of a new timetable coming into effect next week.
Departure times on some routes will change from Sunday 12 December. With trains expected to be busy in the run-up to Christmas, passengers are advised to check their travel plans.
The operator is also reminding passengers that some services may be can

Members of UB40 with invited guests at Hall Green station in Birmingham

Reggae legends UB40 launch 'Musical Routes' with West Midlands Railway

Legendary reggae band UB40 were guests of honour as West Midlands Railway (WMR) unveiled its new 'Musical Routes' initiative to celebrate the region's musical heritage.
Founding members Jimmy Brown, Robin Campbell, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan were joined by new vocalist Matt Doyle at Birmingham's Hall Green station this afternoon (Friday 26 November).
The 'Musical Routes' project is the

Perry Barr: Rapid progress on new station as roof installed

Perry Barr: Rapid progress on new station as roof installed

A £30.9million redevelopment of the new Perry Barr railway station has reached new heights with the installation of the roof.
Work on the significant scheme is rapidly progressing as the roof has now been added to the station.
Redevelopment of the site is being led by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), which is part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the new station is sched

Passengers given chance to quiz West Midlands Railway in Worcester

Passengers given chance to quiz West Midlands Railway in Worcester

Passengers in Worcester will be able to speak to managers from West Midlands Railway (WMR) at a special drop-in event in the city next week.
The session will take place on the concourse at Worcester Foregate Street from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Thursday 25 November as part of the operator’s ‘Whistle Stop Tour’.
Managers will be on hand to answer questions about WMR services and listen to feedback

From left, Oscar Wilding, Max Rumsey-Kane of London Northwestern Railway and Dean Griffin at Milton Keynes station.

Remembrance Day: London Northwestern Railway partners with communities to pay respects

Military veterans in Milton Keynes and Northampton were represented at a major national Remembrance ceremony today (Thu 11 Nov) thanks to a partnership with rail operator London Northwestern Railway (LNR).

Under the “Routes of Remembrance” initiative, wreaths on behalf of The Veterans Charity were laid at a London memorial after being transported aboard LNR services to Euston.
The initia

Iraq veteran Dean Griffin with London Northwestern Railway staff members Edd Morris (left) and Daniel Dalmonego (right).

Remembrance Day: Northampton veterans pay respects in partnership with London Northwestern Railway

Military veterans in Northampton were represented at a major national Remembrance ceremony today (Thu 11 Nov) thanks to a new partnership with rail operator London Northwestern Railway (LNR).

Under the “Routes of Remembrance” initiative, a wreath was laid at a London memorial by Northampton-based Iraq veteran Dean Griffin after being transported aboard an LNR service to Euston.
The initi

Oscar Wilding, from The Veterans Charity, at Milton Keynes station with Max Rumsey-Kane from London Northwestern Railway

Remembrance Day: Milton Keynes veterans pay respects in partnership with London Northwestern Railway

Military veterans in Milton Keynes were represented at a major national Remembrance ceremony today (Thu 11 Nov) thanks to a new partnership with rail operator London Northwestern Railway (LNR).
Under the “Routes of Remembrance” initiative, a wreath on behalf of Milton Keynes-based 678 Squadron (Rifles) Army Air Corps was laid at a London memorial after being transported aboard an LNR service to

Community members at Small Heath station in Birmingham

Last chance for communities to join West Midlands Railway conference

Rail users in the West Midlands are being urged to join a discussion on how communities can get involved in the railways at a special online event next week.
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is holding its annual Community Rail Conference on Thursday 11 November from 10am to 12.30pm.
The virtual event, being held jointly with London Northwestern Railway (LNR), comes at a time when passengers are

London Northwestern Railway joins fight against domestic abuse

London Northwestern Railway joins fight against domestic abuse

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) is joining the fight against domestic abuse by teaming up with campaigners to offer victims quick access to information while browsing online.
The operator has added the Online Safe Spaces widget to the bottom of every page on its website in support of the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign.
The link helps victims of domestic and sexual abuse to access specialist supp

West Midlands Railway joins fight against domestic abuse

West Midlands Railway joins fight against domestic abuse

West Midlands Railway (WMR) is joining the fight against domestic abuse by teaming up with campaigners to offer victims quick access to information while browsing online.
The operator has added the Online Safe Spaces widget to the bottom of every page on its website in support of the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign.
The link helps victims of domestic and sexual abuse to access specialist support an

Stourbridge Junction named Britain's favourite in "World Cup of Stations" poll

Stourbridge Junction named Britain's favourite in "World Cup of Stations" poll

Stourbridge Junction has been named Britain’s favourite station after winning the World Cup of Stations 2021.
The West Midlands Railway site claimed the accolade ahead of more than 2,500 stations after winning an online vote held by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train operators.

Having come through a close semi-final, Stourbridge went up against Scottish stations Aviemo

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