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Fabrizio Mihailescu, 16, (left) and Abhay Sangwan, 17, (right) launch the “Visit 200” website with West Midlands Railway at Birmingham Snow Hill station

Thousands of children in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire challenged to travel by train to celebrate Railway 200

A major drive to encourage thousands of students across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire to visit 200 different railway stations across the country has launched today (Tuesday 18 February).
The project, named Visit 200, is being run in partnership by West Midlands Railway and West Coventry Academy. It offers schools and colleges the chance to arrange special journeys for groups of students t

West Midlands Railway apprentice technicians Owen and Yuvraj at Tyseley Depot in Birmingham.

West Midlands Railway: Young rail professionals showcase their skills to mark National Apprenticeship Week

Apprentices at the West Midlands’ primary rail operator have shared their experiences of working in the rail industry to mark National Apprenticeship Week (February 10-14).
West Midlands Railway (WMR) carries millions of passengers across the region every year and employs more than 100 apprentices across its depots, offices and on its trains.
Officials from the worlds of skills, local govern

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Barnt Green station access improvements nearing lift-off

Preparation for work to provide step-free access to trains at Barnt Green station will get underway next week.
Network Rail will start on-site preparations from Monday (3 February) which will be a catalyst for major work to start in spring to build lifts on to the existing footbridge which links all four platforms.
The £7.5m investment, which is expected to be completed in autumn this year,

Huge Champions League match means busier trains to Villa Park

Huge Champions League match means busier trains to Villa Park

Aston Villa’s match against Scottish champions Celtic will bring thousands of fans into Birmingham, meaning trains and stations will be busier than normal on Wednesday (29 January).
Trains to and from Aston and Witton stations on Wednesday afternoon onwards are expected to be packed with fans, especially in the build up to the game and immediately afterwards.
The fixture is expected to make

University Station staff members celebrate anniversary of new building launch

West Midlands Railway: Three million passengers use University Station in its first year

More than three million passengers have passed through Birmingham’s new-look University Station in the first year since its multi-million pound redevelopment, West Midlands Railway has confirmed today.
The busy station, which serves the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, opened its spacious new buildings to passengers on 28 January 2024.
Since then, more than 50,000 train

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Six days of journey changes between Worcester and Hereford

Passengers between Worcester and Hereford are being urged to plan their journeys and check before they travel ahead of six days of disruption which starts this Sunday (26 January).
West Midlands Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR) services will be affected because of important track upgrade work which takes place between Sunday 26 January and Friday 31 January inclusive.
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(l-r) John Doughty, West Midlands Railway; Rosie Coyle, Coventry City Council; Cllr Pervez Akhtar, Coventry City Council; Edward Hughes, National Skills Academy for Rail; and Dave Ellis, RailForum viewing upgrades and a Cl.730 at Coventry North Yard.

West Midlands Railway unveils major £5m investment in Coventry maintenance facility for new electric train fleet

West Midlands Railway (WMR) is celebrating the completion of a major £5million upgrade at a key depot in Coventry where the region’s newest fleet is maintained.
The works at Coventry North Yard, near the city’s railway station, mean WMR’s Class 730 electric fleet can be maintained and stabled more effectively. The fleet entered service in the West Midlands last year and has already carried mil

Packwood House, Warwickshire (photo credit: National Trust Images / Shaun Fellows)

A great day out with National Trust tea and train offer

The railway, canals and historic houses of Warwickshire have joined forces to reward green travel with a free cup of tea.
Network Rail’s Central route has teamed up with the National Trust, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Railway and waterways charity Canal & River Trust to offer visitors that travel by train from Birmingham Moor Street to Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House a free regula

Changes to journeys between Oxfordshire and Birmingham this weekend

Changes to journeys between Oxfordshire and Birmingham this weekend

Passengers travelling between Oxfordshire and Birmingham are being warned of changes to services this Sunday (19 January).
Due to planned maintenance and improvement work, the railway will be closed on Sunday 19 January between Bicester North/Banbury and Birmingham Moor Street and between Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Network Rail’s teams will be working to improve drainage, cut ba

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Drivers urged to ‘wise up, size up’ after bridge bashed twice in one day

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

West Midlands Railway: Matchday calling patterns at Bordesley confirmed following trial

West Midlands Railway: Matchday calling patterns at Bordesley confirmed following trial

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

West Midlands Railway advises passengers to check journeys ahead of festive period

West Midlands Railway advises passengers to check journeys ahead of festive period

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

West Midlands Railway passengers reminded timetables will change this weekend

West Midlands Railway passengers reminded timetables will change this weekend


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: Disruption on Birmingham’s Cross City Line continues following Storm Darragh damage

West Midlands Railway: Disruption on Birmingham’s Cross City Line continues following Storm Darragh damage

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

Passengers advised new train timetables will be implemented in December

Passengers advised new train timetables will be implemented in December

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

London Northwestern Railway: Services to resume from Northampton station following flooding

London Northwestern Railway: Services to resume from Northampton station following flooding

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

West Midlands Railway to extend trial of matchday service pattern at Bordesley for Birmingham City fixtures

West Midlands Railway to extend trial of matchday service pattern at Bordesley for Birmingham City fixtures

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,

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Storm Bert clean up: Passengers urged to check journeys as flood-damaged rail repairs continue in Northampton

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

Credit: Network Rail

Northampton flooding update: passenger disruption continues as major rail repairs begin

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 unveils vibrant new look for Snow Hill station in partnership with Colmore BID

West Midlands Railway unveils vibrant new look for Snow Hill station in partnership with Colmore BID

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

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