British Transport Police Network Network Rail Rail Operations Group Sutton Coldfield Volunteer West Midlands West Midlands Railway West Midlands railway tunnel used to test emergency response plans Guest authors March 21, 2024 0 On 16/17 March, the emergency services and Network Rail carried out an ‘incident scenario’ to test their emergency response plans.
Albrighton Avanti West Coast Bilbrook Birmingham Cosford CrossCountry Infrastructure Network Rail Oakengates Shifnal Shrewsbury Shropshire Telford Transport for Wales video Wales Wellington Wellington (Shropshire) West Midlands West Midlands Railway Wolverhampton 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.
Midlands Network Network Rail Oakengates Shrewsbury Shropshire Transport for Wales Wales West Midlands West Midlands Railway Wolverhampton 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.
Henley-in-Arden Network Network Rail Railway Heritage Railway Heritage Trust Stratford-upon-Avon Volunteer West Midlands West Midlands Railway 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.
Blakedown Level Crossing Network Network Rail West Midlands West Midlands Railway Worcestershire Dog walkers issued warning as alarming Worcestershire footage is released Guest authors February 15, 2024 0 CCTV footage has been released of a Worcestershire railway crossing which shows a dog walker ignoring the red lights and barriers.
Birmingham Class 730 Rolling Stock Walsall West Midlands Railway Wolverhampton New electric trains begin operating in West Midlands Guest authors February 13, 2024 0 New Class 730 trains have begun operating on the Wolverhampton to Walsall via Birmingham route.
Alstom Birmingham Bromsgrove Class 730 Derby Lichfield Liverpool London London Northwestern Railway Metro Redditch Rolling Stock Walsall West Midlands West Midlands Railway West Midlands Trains Wolverhampton West Midlands Railway showcases new trains at Wolverhampton station Guest authors February 9, 2024 0 West Midlands trains launch their new 730 Class electric trains at Wolverhampton Station.
Alstom Birmingham Bromsgrove Class 730 Derby Lichfield Liverpool London London Northwestern Railway Metro Redditch Rolling Stock Walsall West Midlands West Midlands Railway West Midlands Trains Wolverhampton West Midlands Railway showcases new trains at Wolverhampton station Guest authors February 9, 2024 0 West Midlands trains launch their new 730 Class electric trains at Wolverhampton Station.
ASLEF Birmingham Birmingham New Street Coventry Hereford Leamington Spa Network Nuneaton Rugeley Shrewsbury Strike Action West Midlands West Midlands Railway Trains in West Midlands cancelled due to overtime ban Guest authors February 2, 2024 0 As with other train operators throughout the country, West Midlands Railway (WMR) train services will be disrupted by industrial action until 6 February.
ASLEF Avanti West Coast Disruption London Northwestern Railway Network Strike Action West Midlands Railway Avanti West Coast services to be affected by ASLEF strike Guest authors January 31, 2024 0 In common with other train operators, Avanti West Coast train services will be disrupted by ASLEF strike action and overtime ban until 5 February.
