Porterbrook acquires WMT/LNWR Class 730 and 196 trains
A new deal has been made between Porterbrook and Corelink Rail Infrastructure Limited (Corelink).
Tag: West Midlands Trains
DFTO announces major plans for train operators
The Department for Tranport Operator (DFTO) has announced major changes for publicly owned train operators during the coming year
Sunday’s Greater Anglia transfer means half of operators now publicly owned
This Sunday (12 October), Greater Anglia's services will transfer into public ownership under Great British Railways (GBR). This will mean that half o…
Rail Staff Cyclist Raise £44,000 for Charity
Rail staff cyclists known as the Bonkers Bikers have completed their ride across three countries over the May bank holiday.
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.
Proposals for new Manchester – London train service announced
London Northwestern Railway has announced proposals for a new train service connecting Manchester with London Euston via the West Midlands.
West Midlands Trains to continue to maintain CrossCountry Class 170 trains
West Midlands Trains (WMT) has announced that it has come to a long-term maintenance contract to keep maintaining, servicing and cleaning CrossCountry…
Kent train services to be extremely limited due to strike action
Southeastern announces its extremely limited service plan and timetable for the 8th April ASLEF strike day.
Travel advice released as train drivers go on strike
Advice on next weeks train strikes, including dates that individual TOCs go on strike and potential ticket refunds.
New trains soon to start running on Birmingham railway line
West Midlands Trains is making the final preparations for the introduction of Class 730 electric trains on the Cross City Line from Lichfield to Reddi…