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Special timetable to tackle Cross City leaf fall

Special timetable to tackle Cross City leaf fall

​A special seven-week timetable for commuters on the Cross City line through Birmingham is being introduced by West Midlands Railway to combat delays caused by autumnal leaf fall.

Final call for London Northwestern Railway communities to claim cash boost

Final call for London Northwestern Railway communities to claim cash boost

There is little over a week left for communities with ideas for innovative projects across the London Northwestern Railway network to submit bids for a slice of a £1.7m fund.
The Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) was launched earlier this month as part of London Northwestern Railway’s drive to improve the wider station environment. The Fund will run every year for the next six y

West Midlands rail operators come to aid of Thomas Cook customers

West Midlands rail operators come to aid of Thomas Cook customers

Holidaymakers affected by the collapse of holiday company Thomas Cook are being offered assistance by West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway - including free travel or refunded tickets to and from Birmingham or Liverpool airports.

West Midlands Grand Rail Collaboration launched

West Midlands Grand Rail Collaboration launched

​Rail industry bosses have come together in a ground breaking deal and the first of its kind in the country to drive up standards for rail passengers in the West Midlands.

West Midlands Trains statement in response to RMT

West Midlands Trains statement in response to RMT

West Midlands Trains has today issued a statement in response to the RMT union, which has declared a dispute with the company in relation to driver-controlled train operation.

Have your say at Birmingham New Street

Have your say at Birmingham New Street

Rail passengers using Birmingham New Street station will be able to discuss this summer’s timetable changes - and all aspects of West Midlands Railway services at the station - on Monday.
As part of the ‘Whistle Stop Tour’ initiative, West Midlands Railway officials will be on hand to answer questions at the busy hub from 7.45am through to 6.15pm on Monday 16 September.
The session follows t

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