Tag: Birmingham

New electric trains begin operating in West Midlands

New Class 730 trains have begun operating on the Wolverhampton to Walsall…

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New West Midlands railway stations given £1m funding

Shortlisted locations for new railway stations in the West Midlands have been…

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Landslip blocks railway between Birmingham and London

Services on the West Coast Main Line between Birmingham and London have…

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Platforms reopen after Roof Repairs at Birmingham New Street

All platforms have reopened at Birmingham New Street following the completion of…

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Shortlist announced for HS2’s mass transit system in Birmingham

A shortlist of bidders has been announced for the operation and maintenance…

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Weekend disruption to CrossCountry services in Birmingham area

CrossCountry services in the Birmingham area will be disrupted each weekend until…

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West Midlands Railway showcases new trains at Wolverhampton station

West Midlands trains launch their new 730 Class electric trains at Wolverhampton…

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Trains in West Midlands cancelled due to overtime ban

As with other train operators throughout the country, West Midlands Railway (WMR)…

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‘Tap in, Tap Out’ for railway stations in Manchester and the West Midlands

Passengers in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands are set to benefit…

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New buildings at University station in Birmingham to open on Sunday

New buildings at University station in Birmingham which serves the adjacent university…

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