Lorry drivers are being urged to know the height of their vehicle after a Birmingham bridge was hit three times in less than a week.
The railway bridge on Summer Lane, Erdington, was hit just before 10am today (7 January). After being inspected and given the green light to safely reopen, it was then bashed for a second time at 12.10pm, reopening again at 1.45pm.
The first lorry did not stop
People travelling on the West Coast Main Line are being urged to continue to check their journeys following damage to overhead line equipment in Warwickshire.
Following a routine track inspection on the railway through Polesworth on 6 December, rail engineers discovered damage to an overhead line structure which carries the wires that provide power to electric trains.
Since the issue was id
A new matchday calling pattern at Bordesley station for Birmingham City fixtures will continue until the end of the current football season, West Midlands Railway (WMR) has confirmed today.
The station does not receive a regular service apart from matchdays, when trains make special stops. This season, fans have experienced long waits as a queuing system is required for safety reasons, promptin
Passengers travelling with London Northwestern Railway (LNR) are being reminded to check journey planners before travelling this festive period.
Due to Christmas markets and engineering works, services are expected to be busier than usual across the railway network.
Service changes for London Northwestern Railway include:
An amended timetable will run between Christmas Eve and New Year’s
Passengers travelling with West Midlands Railway (WMR) are being reminded to check journey planners before travelling this festive period.
Due to Christmas markets and engineering works, services are expected to be busier than usual across the railway network.
Service changes for West Midlands Railway include:
An amended timetable will run between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
There w
Passengers travelling with London Northwestern Railway are being reminded that timetable changes come into effect this weekend.
From Sunday 15th December, LNR will be making minor changes to some services, including an additional hourly train service between Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street.
Those travelling between Liverpool and Birmingham on a wee
Passengers travelling with West Midlands Railway are being reminded that timetable changes come into effect this weekend.
From Sunday 15th December, WMR will be making minor changes to some services, including between Hereford and Birmingham.
An additional hourly train service between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will also become available. Oper
West Midlands Railway is warning passengers to expect disruption on Birmingham’s Cross City Line to continue tomorrow (Monday 9 December) following damage caused by Storm Darragh.
The line, which runs from Lichfield via Birmingham to Redditch and Bromsgrove, remained entirely closed on Sunday following significant storm damage sustained on Saturday.
Engineers from Network Rail are working at
London Northwestern Railway is advising passengers to check their journey times ahead of the upcoming national timetable change next month.
From Sunday 15 December, departure times and frequencies on some routes will change as part of a national twice-yearly timetable change.
While the changes will be minor in most locations, customers are urged to check their journey times before travelling
West Midlands Railway is advising passengers to check their journey times ahead of the upcoming national timetable change next month.
From Sunday 15 December, departure times and frequencies on some routes will change as part of a national twice-yearly timetable change. This includes minor changes to calling patterns between Hereford and Birmingham.
While the changes will be minor in most lo
Rail passengers travelling between Liverpool and Birmingham will soon benefit from more frequent trains under a major timetable change from London Northwestern Railway (LNR).
Currently, just one LNR train per hour connects the two cities for the majority of the day, with additional services at peak times. However, with passenger numbers continuing to rise, LNR is now introducing a second servic
Rail passengers travelling between Birmingham and Liverpool will soon benefit from more frequent trains under a major timetable change from London Northwestern Railway (LNR).
Currently, just one LNR train per hour connects the two cities for the majority of the day, with additional services at peak times. However, with passenger numbers continuing to rise, LNR is now introducing a second servic
A limited train service will resume at Northampton station on Thursday (November 28) following severe flooding earlier this week during Storm Bert, operator London Northwestern Railway has confirmed.
Due to ongoing infrastructure challenges caused by the flooding, a reduced hourly timetable will be in place when services resume, with passengers advised to check journey planners before
A trial of a new matchday calling pattern at Bordesley station following Birmingham City football matches is to be extended for a further two fixtures, West Midlands Railway (WMR) has announced.
The station does not receive a regular service apart from matchdays, when trains make special stops. Under the trial, only Birmingham-bound trains will call at Bordesley before matches. After the game,
Rail engineers continue to work around the clock to repair flood-damaged railway equipment in Northampton after the River Nene burst its banks on Monday (25 November).
Passengers are being advised that disruption on the West Coast Main Line through Northampton station is likely to continue for the rest of the week after severe flooding on Monday saw tracks, signals and other vital railway equip
Network Rail has issued an update to passengers following severe flooding in Northampton caused by the River Nene bursting its banks in the early hours of Monday 25 November.
Passengers are being advised that the railway through Northampton station will remain closed on Tuesday 26 November while engineers work urgently to clean up and repair flood-damaged tracks and signalling equipment.
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West Midlands Railway has partnered with Colmore Business District (Colmore BID) to reveal a striking new look for Birmingham Snow Hill station, celebrating the region’s most loved attractions.
The station’s entrance has been refreshed with an eye-catching new frontage and vibrant panels, designed to enhance the visitor experience with wayfinding instructions for the local area.
To raise aw
London Northwestern Railway passengers will be encouraged to open up about allyship this White Ribbon Day (Monday 25th November).
Passengers visiting stations including London Euston, Watford Junction and Bletchley will be encouraged to make the White Ribbon promise - a personal commitment to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women and girls.
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West Midlands Railway passengers will be encouraged to open up about allyship this White Ribbon Day (Monday 25th November).
Passengers visiting stations including Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Snow Hill, Worcester Foregate St, Wolverhampton and Stone, will be encouraged to make the White Ribbon promise - a personal commitment to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’
A train driver and guard who worked together to save the life of a vulnerable man during a dramatic incident on the railway in Cheshire have been honoured for their actions.
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) driver Glynn Smith and senior conductor Jessie Hinds-Taylor were operating a service on the approach to Alsager station when from behind the controls Glynn found himself face-to-face with a
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