Western Champion to celebrate Golden Jubilee with Vintage Trains
To celebrate 50 years since D1015 Western Champion hauled its last trains for BR, on 23rd May it will haul a special rail tour from Birmingham to Plym…
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Shakespeare Express services to return in 2026
Steam-hauled services between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon will again run in 2026 along the Shakespeare Line and the Chiltern main line.
Travel advice issued for those attending Birmingham’s German Christmas Markets
Starting this weekend, thousands of people are expected to travel by train to visit Birmingham's German Christmas market.
Midlands Rail Hub names preferred alliance partners
The 'Midlands Rail Hub' project has named the four companies which are its preferred partners for the scheme.
Shakespeare Express steam train to help mark 175th Anniversary of Worcestershire railway station
Its a big year for Vintage Trains’ Shakespeare Express – it is 40 years since the first train ran and it is also the 175th…
Class 20 locomotives to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday
Class 20 locomotives are to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday (22nd February 2025) as part of the UK Railtours' Shakespearean Sonnet.
Birmingham trains to be disrupted this Sunday
Train services between Birmingham Snow Hill and Kidderminster will be severely disrupted on 16th February because of essential engineering work.
West Midlands station receives new art installation
Birmingham Snow Hill station has a new mural that shows local landmarks
Section of Chiltern main line reopens following five-day closure
The line between Bicester and Leamington Spa has reopened following extensive engineering works
West Midlands Trains receive White Ribbon accreditation
West Midlands Trains has been awarded the White Ribbon UK, for its dedication to ending violence against women.