Tag: West Midlands

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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ORR gives approval for University station, Birmingham, to open

The Office of Rail and Road has authorised the opening of new…

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ASLEF announces new round of strike action for train drivers

ASLEF members will take strike action this January and February in a…

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Severn Valley Railway shortlisted for three heritage awards

Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is on the 2024 shortlists for three categories…

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Local community gets a say over HS2 design for Balsall Common Viaduct

Communities will be asked to vote on designs for acoustic parapets to…

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Video: Major Christmas upgrades at Lichfield Trent Valley

Network Rail has carried out major improvements at Lichfield Trent Valley station…

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Birmingham railway station to be upgraded ready for 2028 tournament

The West Midlands Rail Executive has released plans to upgrade Witton Railway…

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