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New West Midlands Railway trains welcomed on new route

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November 6, 2024
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West Midlands Railway’s Class 730 electric trains are now calling at Walsall, with the local council welcoming the new service.

Tributes made as victim dies after stabbing at West Midlands railway station

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October 24, 2024
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Tributes have been made following the death of Rhiannon Skye Whyte, who was seriously assaulted at Bescot Stadium railway station. The incident took place on…

Hat-trick of Birmingham football matches poses challenge for train operators

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October 22, 2024
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Railways in the West Midlands face a challenging time on 22nd October when three football matches will be played at grounds a few miles apart.

Major Disruption continues as flooding closes number of railway lines

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October 17, 2024
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Transport for Wales is urging passengers not to travel as overnight heavy rain has closed a number of railway lines. Services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury…

Major Disruption: Birmingham trains cancelled after fire breaks out

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October 12, 2024
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A number of trains are being cancelled or changed due to a fire near the railway in the Tipton area. All lines have been closed…

Flooding and cable theft closes Shropshire railway line

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September 27, 2024
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Flooding in the Wellington area as well as signalling cable theft have left passengers facing disruption between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

Folding bike hire scheme coming to Warwickshire station

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September 18, 2024
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Folding bikes will soon be able to be hired from Kenilworth station thanks to a grant from West Midlands Railway.

Businesses support report into improving services between Birmingham and Shrewsbury

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August 28, 2024
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Businesses and organisations in Shropshire have backed proposals to improve the railway line between Shrewsbury, Telford, and Birmingham.

‘Widespread IT issue’ causes rail disruption across the country

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July 19, 2024
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Passengers are being warned to check before travelling this morning after a ‘network wide’ IT issue is leading to short term cancellations.

West Midlands Trains receive White Ribbon accreditation

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July 3, 2024
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TOC’s commitment to increasing awareness of violence against women is acknowledged