With another rail strike currently expected this Saturday, 7 December, train companies are warning passengers to plan ahead. As the run up to Christmas attracts more people onto the network, London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway are concerned that less frequent rail users may not be aware of the industrial action.
Passengers travelling from Liverpool to London on London Northwestern Railway can enjoy faster journeys when a new timetable comes into effect this month.
Northampton passengers will benefit from faster afternoon services to London when the new London Northwestern Railway timetable comes into force later this month.
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will provide additional compensation to its customers following a drop in train performance since May. West Midlands Trains is in discussions on the best form of compensation and the best way to give this to its customers.
Birmingham’s famous Frankfurt Christmas market opens this week and passengers travelling by train are being advised to plan ahead allow extra time for their journeys.
Passengers are benefiting from a more reliable railway after major work to upgrade signals in Liverpool this weekend.
West Midlands Trains has issued a statement following the outcome of a ballot for industrial action held by members of the RMT union.
Statement from West Midlands Trains following recent service delays and cancellations.
Rail operator London Northwestern Railway is playing its part in the upcoming Remembrance Day commemorations by offering free or discounted travel to poppy collectors, armed forces personnel and veterans.
London Northwestern Railway passengers are being warned to expect continued disruption to services across the network on Saturday morning following a serious trespass incident on Friday evening.
Passengers using Watford Junction are being reminded that all lifts at the station will be out of use for three months from Monday for replacement works.
A fare-dodger who assaulted railway staff at Northampton station and risked his life by running down the tracks has been jailed.
