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    Aston Station. // Credit: Network Rail

    Trains in Birmingham expected to be busy for World Cup qualifying match

    The England football team is playing a World Cup qualifying match against Andorra tomorrow, Saturday, 6th September, at Villa Park in Birmingham.
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    Roger Smith 5 September, 2025
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    Network Rail engineers removing vegetation from the Cross City line between Birmingham and Lichfield - Network Rail

    Lichfield to Birmingham line reopens following 7-day closure

    Network Rail thanks passengers for their patience after the Litchfield to Birmingham Line was shut for 7 days
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    Mark Wilson 4 August, 2025
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    West Midlands Railway Class 730 train

    Passengers Reminded of Seven Day Cross City North Closure

    At the end of the month, the Cross City North line between Birmingham and Lichfield will have no trains running for seven days.
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    Victoria Thompson 15 July, 2025
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    Witnesses sought after man threatens passengers with imitation firearm – Birmingham

    The British Transport Police are looking for witnesses to come forward after man threatened passengers with an imitation firearm in Birmingham. At around 3.30pm on…

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    Victoria Thompson 21 February, 2025
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    Aston station

    Aston Villa v Celtic: Birmingham trains set to be busier than normal

    Passengers are being advised that Aston Villa’s Champions League match with Celtic will bring thousands of fans into Birmingham on Wednesday 29th January 2025. Trains…

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    Michael Holden 28 January, 2025
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    Birmingham New Street concourse. // Credit: Network Rail

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

    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.
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    Roger Smith 22 October, 2024
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    lichfield Trent Valley sign

    Birmingham trains cancelled ‘until further notice’

    Train operators are warning passengers of disruption this morning following a signalling system at Aston. The fault means that the line between Lichfield Trent Valley…

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    Michael Holden 11 June, 2024
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    Saltley Viaduct. // Credit: HS2

    HS2 receives planning approval for final key structures in West Midlands

    HS2 has been granted planning approval for the last two "Key Design Elements” (KDEs) to take the line into Birmingham.
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    Roger Smith 6 April, 2024
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    Designs for a new pedestrian tunnel under the rail line at Station Road.

    Birmingham railway station to be upgraded ready for 2028 tournament

    The West Midlands Rail Executive has released plans to upgrade Witton Railway Station in readiness for Villa Park to host Euro 2028 fixtures.
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    Roger Smith 26 December, 2023
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    Aston Church Road Overbridge walkway at night

    HS2 receives planning approval for new bridge in north-east Birmingham

    Birmingham City Council have approved an eco-friendly road bridge to be erected over the HS2 line in north-east Birmingham.
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    Roger Smith 4 September, 2023
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