Tag: West Midlands

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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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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Book Review: West Coast Main Lines 1957-1963 by John Palmer

5 out of 5

This book provides a history of the West Coast Main Lines and…

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ASLEF industrial action to hit West Midlands Railway passengers

Passengers using West Midlands and London Northwestern Railway services face disruption between…

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CrossCountry services to be affected by ASLEF of industrial action

Because of a strike by ASLEF, there will be no CrossCountry services…

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West Coast main line reopened after weekend signalling upgrades

Major upgrades to the signalling between Rugby and Stafford have been completed…

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Thousands fined for fare evasion on West Midlands Railway

Figures released by West Midlands Railway show that last year the company…

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Safeguarding lifted on route of HS2 Phase 2a

Minister Mark Harper MP has lifted safeguards that had been put in…

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