Rail passengers using Cheddington station are being urged to make alternative travel plans while one of its platforms is closed for repairs.
Network Rail is undertaking work on Platform 4 at the Buckinghamshire station after a maintenance inspection identified repairs required to the supporting structure.
The closure means no southbound train services will call at Cheddington on weekdays fro
West Midlands Trains (WMT) has announced the appointment of Charlotte Ritchie as the organisation’s head of external communications and engagement.
Charlotte, who started her role earlier this month, replaces the outgoing Francis Thomas, who will shortly retire from his role as head of corporate affairs after nine years with WMT and its predecessor London Midland.
Francis first joined the ra
Major upgrade work to install new passenger lifts at Smethwick Rolfe Street station is due to get under way next week.
The £6.1m Network Rail investment, part of the Government’s ‘Access for All’ scheme, will see two new lifts installed to provide step-free access to platforms one and two for the first time.
This will help customers with reduced mobility, families with prams and those carryi
Rail passengers are being urged to plan their journeys as major work to protect the West Coast Main Line from flooding begins today.
Railway drainage upgrades are taking place until January 12 to improve future journeys between Milton Keynes and Rugby. The work will prevent heavy rain from flooding tracks, making the economically important rail route more reliable for passengers and freight.
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has today (Wed 22 Dec) confirmed the temporary suspension of train services between Nuneaton and Leamington Spa due to an increase in staff absences linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In recent weeks WMR has seen a sharp increase in the number of colleagues off work due to either testing positive for Covid-19 or being required to self-isolate, leading to an rise in the
Passengers visiting Long Buckby railway station are enjoying a greener experience thanks to a partnership between London Northwestern Railway (LNR) and community volunteers.
The project, titled “Trees for Station Road”, has seen dedicated volunteers plant dozens of young trees along the approach road to the popular station.
Chris Heaton-Harris MP, whose Daventry constituency includes Long Bu
London Northwestern Railway has issued a reminder to passengers about changes to timetables over the Christmas period.
Fewer services will run on Christmas Eve afternoon and last trains will be earlier on all routes. As usual, there will be no train service on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
A Saturday level of service will be in operation between Monday 27 December and New Year's Day inclusive
West Midlands Railway has issued a reminder to passengers about changes to timetables over the Christmas period.
Fewer services will run on Christmas Eve afternoon and last trains will be earlier on all routes. As usual, there will be no train service on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
A Saturday level of service will be in operation between Monday 27 December and New Year's Day inclusive, with
West Midlands Railway is urging passengers to check their journeys before travelling this weekend with some service cancellations expected due to shortages of available traincrew.
The operator has experienced an increase in cases of Covid-19 among its staff in recent days, on top of existing shortages caused by delays to driver training during the pandemic.
A number of services are likely to
Paralympic silver-medallist Rebecca Redfern unveiled a special plaque at the new-look Kidderminster station to mark its official opening.
The station, operated by West Midlands Railway, opened its doors in June 2020 following a multi-million-pound transformation. Due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions nationwide at the time, no official event could be held to mark the opening.
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Passengers in Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton station from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday 7 December as part of the operator’s ‘Whistle Stop Tour’.
Managers will be on hand to answer questions about WMR services, listen to feedback from
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 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
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
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 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
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 initiative
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 initiativ
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
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
