West Midlands - VibeWire Magazine

New trains soon to start running on Birmingham railway line

Guest authors
March 20, 2024
0

West Midlands Trains is making the final preparations for the introduction of Class 730 electric trains on the Cross City Line from Lichfield to Redditch.

Minister views progress on Coventry Very Light Rail system

Guest authors
March 19, 2024
0

The Shadow Rail Minister visits BCIMO, to see the progress being made on the CVLR project.

WATCH: Drone footage shows extent of damage caused by Shropshire landslip

Guest authors
March 15, 2024
0

On 8 March a landslip between Oakengates and Wellington closed the line but is expected to reopen by the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Plans unveiled to run new direct Wrexham to London trains

Guest authors
March 14, 2024
0

Alstom, mainly known in the UK for its train manufacturing business, has plans to run an open access train operation providing a service from Wrexham to London Euston.

Shropshire trains cancelled as landslip closes railway line

Guest authors
March 12, 2024
0

Network Rail are on site carrying out emergency repairs to the railway line after a landslip closed the railway.

Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham: New report shows benefits to universities of potential rail link

Guest authors
March 11, 2024
0

Midlands Connect has published a report claiming ‘massive’ benefits to major universities in the region from the rail link between Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham.

Railway safety highlighted as passengers head to Birmingham Dog Show

Guest authors
March 10, 2024
0

Network Rail safety teams have been offering dogs and their owners treats, while reminding them of the dangers of railway crossings.

Improved Birmingham train services to come as Midlands Rail Hub design work begins

Guest authors
February 29, 2024
0

The Department for Transport (DfT) has today announced that work on designing the ‘Midlands Rail Hub’ will begin soon.

West Midlands Mayor opens new regional rail training academy

Guest authors
February 25, 2024
0

Earlier this week, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street officially opened a new rail training academy

Refurbished Warwickshire station building reopened as community space

Guest authors
February 23, 2024
0

A refurbished station building at Henley-in-Arden was officially opened on 22 February, by Network Rail’s Lord Peter Hendy and local representatives.