Staffordshire train disruption to continue after derailment
A freight train derailed at low speed in Oxley last night, causing major disruption to passengers travelling through Wolverhampton today.
Tag: West Midlands Railway
West Midlands Railway earns gold apprenticeship accreditation
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has been awarded ‘Excellent Employer’ status for its engineering apprenticeship scheme, becoming the first train opera…
Class 730/2 rollout honoured with award
At the recent 2026 Rail Industry Planning Awards, London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway were both honoured.
West Midlands railway stations reopen after over 80 years
The West Midlands Railway have announced the opening of three new railway stations in South Birmingham to passengers from 7 April, marking the return …
Marston Green station gets new artwork as part of West Midlands Railway’s ‘Trains of Thought’ project
Two new artworks have been installed at Marston Green station as part of West Midlands Railway’s ‘Trains of Thought’ project, first launched in …
West Midlands see two new stations open
Today (19th March), two new stations, operated by West Midlands Trains and served by their Class 196s, opened their doors for the first time.
Birmingham overhead wire damage causes major disruption
Services between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton are disrupted today due to damaged overhead wires.
Shropshire railway used by emergency services
An emergency response exercise was carried out yesterday, Thursday, 12th March, at Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway.
West Midlands train services set to move to public ownership
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway are set to move into public ownership from Sunday.
Major disruption to Shropshire trains as urgent repairs take place
Urgent repairs are taking place to the railway between Telford Central and Wolverhampton, with major disruption expected until the end of the day. The line…