Tag: West Midlands Railway
CCTV images released after SHOCKING incident involving railway staff
British Transport Police has released CCTV images after West Midlands Railway staff were attacked in Birmingham.
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Rowley Regis tunnel repairs means no trains this January
Network Rail has announced that a historic railway tunnel in the West Midlands is being made more reliable for passengers this January.
Smethwick Galton Bridge gets lift improvements
The lifts in use at Smethwick Galton bridge station are out of use from the 8th of January until July 2020, for improvements and maintenance.
Fancy a job on the railway? West Midlands Railway has some...
West Midlands Railway has a number of jobs on offer for the public to apply for.
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Rail industry to introduce 1,000 additional train carriages in 2020
In 2020, nine operators are introducing new and upgraded trains across Britain's rail network.
West Midlands Railway shows glimpse of new train fleet
West Midlands Railway has shown off the first look at their new Class 196 diesel trains that are part of a new £800 million investment in the West Midlands.
Opening date for Wolverhampton’s new railway station to be announced
The date for the opening of phase one of Wolverhampton's new railway station will be announced next month as construction nears completion.
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Passengers advised to check before travelling as new West Midlands Railway...
West Midlands Trains are introducing a new timetable on Sunday the 15th of December, and passengers are advised to check their journeys before they travel to avoid any delays.
Passengers advised to plan ahead as rail firms strike this weekend
Another rail strike will be taking place this Saturday, and train operators are warning passengers to plan ahead.
New rail timetable to bring more reliable service to Coventry and...
West Midlands Railway has announced that rail passengers in Coventry and Warwickshire will be benefitting from a more reliable train service thanks to a new timetable that will begin operation later in December.
EXCLUSIVE: The Duke – The Impossible Dream – Past, Present and...
Following on from this, we are delighted to announce that we have been contacted by The BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust and they have provided us with an exclusive update on the history of the project, written by Trevor Tuckley. The update below is in its original unedited version